COLUMBIA, Mo., June 22, 2022 – Fifty-five Missouri students recently competed in the 2022 National History Day contest. Students from Missouri received outstanding entry awards and special prizes. A student team from Odessa was also selected to be part of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History exhibit showcase.
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)
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.
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.
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 competed in the annual Mutt Strut for Heritage Days. Finn won first place in the Most Unique category.
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, owned by Rhianna Rumbaoa was so excited to be participating it the Mutt Strut Thursday evening for Heritage Days. (Photo by Laura Wax) .
Kemper Park went to the dogs Thursday evening for the annual Heritage Days Mutt Strut. Hosted by the Boonville Correctional Center’s Puppies for Parole program, the Mutt Strut saw 25 dogs registered for the informal dog show. Canines of all shapes and sizes competed in seven different categories; Most Unique, Most Resembles Owner, Cutest Dog – Small breed, Cutest Dog – Large breed, Best Trick, Best Dressed, and Top Dog. This year, Gerry Rol, Wesley Wells, and Glenda Pratt, all from the Boonville Correctional Center had the difficult task of being the event judges.
Princess attended the Mutt Strut to compete in the Best Dressed category. (Photo by Laura Wax) .