Street painting
Sometimes even the state can make mistakes. Recently MODOT came through Boonville and repainted the arrows at the intersection of Main Street and Bingham Road. One problem was they had the stencil backwards. (Photo by Laura Wax)
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Alro Steel donates $100,000 to SFCC’s capital campaign
Sedalia, Missouri – June 23, 2022 –The State Fair Community College Foundation has received $100,000 from Alro Steel for its Stronger Workforce, Greater Community capital campaign to fund the Olen Howard Workforce Innovation Center. This new building, which opened on June 9, on the Sedalia campus expanded the college’s capacity to meet the growing demand for technical workforce training and strengthen the communities it serves.
A ‘sucker punch’: Some women fear setback to hard-won rights
At 88, Gloria Steinem has long been the nation’s most visible feminist and advocate for women’s rights. But at 22, she was a frightened American in London getting an illegal abortion of a pregnancy so unwanted, she actually tried to throw herself down the stairs to end it.
Missouri bans most abortions after US Supreme Court ruling
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri law outlawing most abortions took effect Friday, as Republican state officials acted quickly to enforce a ban following a U.S. Supreme Court decision ending constitutional protections for abortion.
Renee Morril and Finn
Renee Morril and Finn competed in the annual Mutt Strut for Heritage Days. Finn won first place in the Most Unique category.
Carnival Kings
Carnival Kings provided the carnival for Heritage Days this year. Located along Second Street, it featured rides, bounce houses, games, and of course fair food.
Koda
Koda, owned by Rhianna Rumbaoa was so excited to be participating it the Mutt Strut Thursday evening for Heritage Days. (Photo by Laura Wax) .
Princess attended
Princess attended the Mutt Strut to compete in the Best Dressed category. (Photo by Laura Wax) .
The Sauerkraut
The Sauerkraut Serenaders performed at Thespian Hall on Friday for the Heritage Days Opening Ceremony. Originally scheduled to take place in the Hain House Gardens, weather necessitated a move indoors. (Photo by Laura Wax)
Carnival King
Carnival King provided bouncy houses as well as rides for Heritage Days. Children both big and small had a blast climbing and sliding.