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Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) announced today her co-sponsorship of H.R. 220, the National Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Control and Accountability Act of 2019. If enacted, this bill would create a new national strategy for combating Lyme disease and other tick-borne disease and strengthen efforts across the federal government to fight, treat and prevent tick-borne disease.

by Candice Davis The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and USDA Wildlife Services report government feral hog trappers experience difficulties with vandalism and trespassing at trapping sites. The public can help by educating others on feral hog damage, reporting feral hog sign, and reporting those who trespass with intent to hunt feral hogs or interfere

In over ten years of operation, one University of Missouri program has saved Missouri industries nearly $65 million or on the average of about $50,000 per year in energy costs. The Midwest Industrial Assessment Center (IAC), located in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Missouri, provides a free opportunity for an

Broomsedge (or sagegrass) has been a steadily growing problem in southwest Missouri pastures for many years according to Tim Schnakenberg, agronomy field specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “I receive calls on how to deal with the problem nearly every month, and it appears to be an ever-growing problem across our area,” said Schnakenberg. Broomsedge

Missouri’s aeronautical chart has been updated and is now available to pilots and other aviation enthusiasts. A planning tool for pilots and users of Missouri’s aviation system, the chart is produced every other year by the Missouri Department of Transportation. It provides airport information, communication frequencies, a guide to airfield signs and airspace classification, and

Your focus often determines the type of leader that you are. According to David Burton, county engagement specialist with University of Missouri Extension, our communities need more positive leaders. It often begins with the issue of your focus. “I remember buying a Pontiac Grand Am in 1989 when I got my first full-time job. As

Finding a house or apartment to rent can be a time-consuming, frustrating business, especially in areas where rentals are in high demand. You need to scan online listings, newspaper ads and even scout neighborhoods where you want to live to find rental signs. But not all listings are genuine, especially online. Consider the recent case

By now, many high school seniors have finished their college applications and are waiting for results. That means it’s time to start thinking about how a family or individual is going to pay for it. Some financial aid is awarded based on need, while other scholarships may be based on merit, a special skill or