August 25, 2026
Drivers will experience delays as several bridges located in Henry, St. Clair, Polk, Vernon, Jasper and Barton counties are painted beginning the week of Sept. 9, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Contractor crews will paint the steel components of the bridges as a preventive maintenance measure to extend the lives of the structures. Tentative
University of Missouri Extension specialists recently began a survey to learn how many specialty crop growers there are in the state and what their economic impact is. MU Extension commercial agriculture economists Joe Horner and Ryan Milhollin say the survey helps MU and the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) decide how to best help these
Missouri Livestock Symposium organizers are holding a Missouri farm life photo contest. University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Zac Erwin says amateur photographers may submit photos through Sept. 8 for the contest. Email photos in JPG format to info@missourilivestock.com. Include your name, address, telephone number, age, title of the photo and a brief description of
Health care costs are in the news all the time. You hear about them at work and when you’re with friends and family. The comments are always the same. Health care is getting more and more expensive and it seems to be outpacing the money you make. Fortunately you’re not helpless when it comes to
They say you’re only as young as you feel, and if you’re an older American, the ability to feel young a little while longer is always appealing. Having a youthful state of mind goes a long way toward accomplishing this goal, but you can’t ignore the importance of solid physical health. To improve your physical
Americans are now living longer than ever before. In fact, one of the fastest growing segments is people over the age of 85 who will represent 20 percent of the population by the year 2040. Because we are living longer, certain conditions specific to seniors are also on a steady rise. Dehydration, falls, fractures, cognition
Modern medications can work wonders, improving quality of life, curing illness and even saving lives. However, those miracles can come at a high cost, as anyone who’s had to pay for branded prescription medication knows. In fact, spending on prescription drugs has increased 73 percent in the past seven years, according to a new report
It can be hard to admit your vision isn’t what it used to be, especially when it comes to driving. Maybe you’ve noticed some difficulties reading traffic signals, or you’ve found it challenging to drive at night. If you’re a family member noticing these warning signs in a loved one, pointing out these challenges may
Most of the year, irises grow easily without a care in the world. Rarely do they need attention to thrive. But gardeners should give the carefree beauty their undivided attention in August. By dividing and replanting clumps that have grown too large, gardeners can increase spring displays of the bearded beauty, said University of Missouri
TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church of Christ meeting room on Thursday, Aug.10. Our new leader, Sheryl, opened the meeting and Kay led us in singing “Take me Out to the Chapter.” Marilyn led us in doing some exercises to get everyone into the meetingl Sheryl led us in Roll Call.
