MDC invites public to ammunition reloading workshop

Free workshop scheduled for Jan. 21 at Andy Dalton Shooting Range near Ash Grove. Reloading ammunition can be an enjoyable hobby and it’s a way for hunters and sport shooters to customize ammunition and get good shells. People can learn more about this popular pastime at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) free reloading workshop

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Rep. Love receives MCA Legislator of the Year Award

The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association (MCA) honored three legislators during the 49th Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show Jan. 9. One senator and two representatives received the 2016 Legislator of the Year Award. From the Missouri House of Representatives, two legislators were recognized. MCA Past-President Keith Stevens said Rep. Warren Love (R-125) knows the

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TIGERS INVADE BULLDOG DEN

TIGERS INVADE BULLDOG DEN – The Lockwood Lady Tigers came to town last Friday with larceny on their mind and they took a W home with them. Here Lady Bulldog Brittany Stevens goes up for a short range jumper as Lady Bulldog Alexis Tough looks on. The score was close all during the game, but

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SCORING IN TRAFFIC

SCORING IN TRAFFIC – Shelby McKinney goes up for two of his 14 points (and 10 rebounds) in the Bullldogs’ 68 – 52 victory over a good Lockwood Tigers team Friday night at home. El Dorado (3-8) led 26-20 going into halftime and held a small 41-39 lead after three quarters. The Bulldogs dominated the

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MDC reports three new cases of CWD from mandatory sampling

Final results from 19,200+ deer tested show total of five cases of chronic wasting disease. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports it has received final results from the more than 19,200 tissue samples tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) following the Department’s mandatory sampling of deer harvested on Nov. 12 and 13 in 29

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New Directions

So a new year begins. My new year’s resolution is the same this year as it has been each and every year since I can remember… “I resolve to live and enjoy every day of this year one day at a time, and try to think of others more than myself. And I will thank

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Beef cow – calf operation production workshop in Stockton Feb. 7

Cedar County MU Extension Center and Council will present the MU Extension Beef Cow – Calf Operation Production Workshop at 6 p.m. Feb. 7, in the Cedar County Library located at 717 East Street, Stockton. The presenters will be Cedar County MU Extension Regional Livestock Specialist Patrick Davis and Dallas County MU Extension Regional Livestock

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Weed management update Feb. 22 in Butler

Dr. Kevin Bradley, MU Associate Professor of Weed Science, will present a Weed Management Update: Some Thoughts on 2016 and Looking Forward to 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 22, in the Sheriff’s Conference Center, 13 W Dakota. He will discuss herbicide management strategies old and new, dealing with resistant weeds, palmer amaranth showing

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Savvy Senior®

How to create a safe ‘aging-in-place’ home Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are thinking about making some modifications to our home so we can remain living there for as long as possible. Can you recommend some good resources that can help us with aging in place ideas? Staying Put Dear Staying, Many retirees,

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Pension plan funding shortfalls threaten retirees in all 50 states

Everyone knows it is important to save for retirement in order to build a nest egg and enjoy the “golden years.” So why is it that state and local governments many times act irresponsibly when it comes to saving for the future of public employees? Government pensions are the way in which state and local

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