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Hunting and fishing license price increases necessary

The money sportsmen spend on hunting and fishing licenses is a major contributor to funding conservation across the country. Today’s license fees are the foundation of tomorrow’s opportunity. If we hope pass on our national commitment for conservation to future generations, then sportsmen must continue to lead the way. This means license fees must stay current with the times. It’s rare to hear applause for fee increases, but they are at times necessary.

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Prairie Home January 10, 2022

It’s Homecoming week in Prairie Home. The theme for this year is “Boots and Bling”. The week kicked off dress up days on Monday with “Kick off Your Boots and Relax” with the opportunity to wear pajamas to school. Tuesday was “Country vs. Country Club” with a twist on Twin Day where the “twins” were asked to dress opposite each other. Other days: Wednesday, January 12th “Western Wednesday” – Wear Western; Thursday, January 13th “Anything But a Saddle” – Just like “anything but a backpack”; Friday, January 14th “Spirit Day” – Red/Black; Panther Gear.

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New scholarship provides reimbursements for Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment courses

Students in Missouri have a new option to help them pay for college courses during their junior and senior years of high school. The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) has a new state financial aid program to reimburse students for the cost of dual credit and dual enrollment courses. The application for the scholarship went live today, and high schools have been notified of the application opening.

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Red Cross: National blood crisis may put patients at risk

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.

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