The Missouri House of Representatives started the first full week in high gear. As I’ve mentioned in previous reports, all of the issues making the news headlines are being discussed in committees. Our responsibility of drawing the map for the state Congressional Districts is priority one.
The Pilot Grove FFA Chapter applied for a grant to assemble and distribute Christmas food baskets in our community. FFA members were asked to donate nonperishable sides and extras with each grade being given a category of food items (boxed starches, canned vegetables and fruits, desserts, paper goods, etc.).
Fayette, Mo. – The opening of the spring semester at Central Methodist University is being delayed by a week due to the surge of COVID cases nationally and in the state of Missouri.
Supply-chain issues, inflation and job loss during the pandemic have put many families’ food security at risk. In Missouri, hunger remains higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Previous natural disasters have shown everyone how unpredictable the fallout from storms and other weather events can be. For example, drone footage of areas ravaged by hurricanes or tornados often shows a few seemingly untouched homes in a sea of properties that were leveled or damaged beyond repair. Such footage shows how much damage natural disasters can do and underscores the importance of preparation to surviving potentially deadly storms. In recognition of that importance, the American Red Cross advises everyone to prepare a disaster supplies kit that they can utilize should they need to evacuate their homes. The Red Cross recommends including the following items in the kit and storing them in an easy-to-carry container, such as a backpack or duffel bag.
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There are birds all over the planet Earth. There may be some birds in your backyard right now. Many birds migrate during different times of the year looking for warmer or cooler weather, or to find food. There are birds that never migrate because they are made to live in a certain climate zone. Tropical birds don’t migrate. These birds live in tropical rainforests where it is warm year round, and there is always plenty of food. They are some of the most colorful and smartest birds on the planet. Certain tropical birds can be taught to dance, do tricks like playing fetch and even talk. Some tropical birds, like the hyacinth macaw, are endangered.
After two years in the works, the Cooper/Howard County Regional Port Authority can finally see the fruits of their labor with a newly constructed dock. Although the dock was made possible with the help of a grant from Mo-DOT, Cooper/Howard County Port Regional Authority Secretary-Treasurer John Sponaugle said the total cost of the project was $974,000.
Jefferson City, Mo. (Jan. 11, 2022) — The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until more products become available.
Fermented apple juice, known as hard cider, is growing more popular in Missouri. “Several breweries and wineries in the state have ramped up production to satisfy the demand,” said Michele Warmund, University of Missouri Extension horticulturist.