June 27, 2026
They are big, beautiful and bold. Their show-stopping flowers pack a wallop of color. Few flowers signal fall’s arrival more than the cheerful chrysanthemum, mum for short, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Mums’ long-lasting blooms show off for weeks, long after other flowers have clocked out for the season. Not only are
“Way down yonder in the pawpaw patch” is an old song you might be familiar with, but today, surprisingly few Missourians know a pawpaw tree when they see one. This week on Discover Nature brought to you by the Missouri Department of Conservation we find the pawpaw. Missouri’s answer to the banana, pawpaws are short,
GOOD GOLLY WHAT A GOURD – In June, Avelina Heath planted a seed in her garden. On Sept.22, she had an Asian Calabash that’s 38 inches long 19 inches around and weighs 20 lbs. She says she’ll use it in stir fry. Got anything interesting growing in your garden? Contact us at 417/876-3841.
Over 70 community-spirited volunteers assembled at the El Dorado Springs Chamber of Commerce office this past Saturday for the fall “Clean-Up El Do” campaign. The “Spring City Clean Team” volunteers improved many local properties along with miles of streets, ditches and sidewalks throughout the community. Committee member Glenda Baker mentioned, “Everyone here is showing their
UGLY BUT HARMLESS – Fall webworm damage may look bad but likely won’t affect tree health. MDC photo.
by Beverly Sullins, president Papinville was buzzing with fun and good times on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Approximately 150 persons from 20 different towns in Missouri and Kansas were present for a good old fashioned country get together. The day begin with two historical tours given by Phyllis Stewart on the history of the Drainage
by Gary Vickers Gary Vickers had the honor and privilege to spend his 3rd reunion with the 1st CAV, the unit he served with in Vietnam in 1968-1969. It was the 11th reunion for the 1st of the 12th but, the 3rd for the 2nd-12th that he served with. The Lawrence Welk Resort has hosted
As a part of its “Road to Tomorrow” initiative, the Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking proposals for a pilot project to incorporate innovative technology into a Missouri roadway that potentially could generate new revenue streams for transportation. The project will evaluate if “smart pavement” can make roads sustainably self-funded by providing value-added wireless services
CITZEN OF THE YEAR – Terry Smith LAWN OF THE YEAR – Dena McKinney
SCHELL CITY ROYALTY- Schell City crowned their royalty to reign over the Fall Festival earlier this month. (From left) Lil Prince Bladen Haddix, Lil Princess Liya Bailey-Thompson, Queen Ruth Ijams, Princess Haley Elliot and Prince Treyton Pippin.
