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Statewide winter weather drill set for Oct. 19

Winter is just around the corner, and in preparation, the Missouri Department of Transportation will hold its annual winter operations drill on Thursday, Oct. 19. Motorists may notice an increased number of MoDOT vehicles on state routes during the drill, which will begin at 8 a.m. in rural areas and 9 a.m. in urban areas.

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Check out what Missouri’s state parks offer around Kansas City

When you think of Kansas City, most Missourians think of football and the Chiefs. Well, there’s more to do around Kansas City at nearby state parks. Saturday, Sept. 30: Watkins Mill Association 10th Annual Get Outdoors 6.6k race at Watkins Mill State Park Lace up you running shoes for the 10th annual Get Outdoors 6.6k

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From bingo to fishing, Missouri’s state parks have it all

Join park team members as they host several fun events at our state parks and historic sites. Friday, Sept. 29: Looking at Leaves at Prairie State Park Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? What causes them to turn loose from trees and fall to the ground? Join the team at

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Tri-County Quilt Club to meet Oct. 2

by Marge Zink Tri-County Quilt Club met Monday, Sept. 11, at the Pappenville Museum for their regular meeting hosted by Beverly and Phyllis Stewart. After a carry-in picnic lunch and meeting, 12 members toured the museum and county schoolhouse especially enjoyign the collection of quilts and lots of local history Next meeting will be Monday,

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Festival of Charity features recognitions, entertainment, food, fun

The third annual Festival of Charity, sponsored by West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, will be held Thursday, September 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Harrisonville at the Harrisonville Community Center, 2400 Jefferson Parkway. Highlighting the event is recognition of two outstanding Cass County organizations, Hope Haven and Heart-n-Hand Day Center. In addition,

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Revival to begin at Pacetown

Pleasant Ridge (Pacetown) Missionary Baptist Church will begin revival services at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25. Bro. Gary Sommers will preach along with our Pastor, Bro. Haden Stevens. Everyone is invited to attend. Pleasant Ridge (Pacetown) is located 9 miles south of El Dorado Springs on Hwy. 32 to 425 Rd. Turn south (right) on

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Community fly tying classes held at Bennett Spring State Park

Join Bennett Spring State Park volunteers Danny Goldsmith and Donald Ohler at 9 a.m. each Wednesday in March through October as they provide basic fly tying instruction. Participants will have the opportunity to visit, share stories and see the art of fly tying with experienced Bennett Spring anglers. New to fly tying? No problem, because

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