It is with hopeful optimism that I write to you in what is my first Capitol Report of this new year. The 2022 legislative session began this week, and each day began with a morning prayer service and breakfast. January 5 began the Second Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly.
It didn’t come as a surprise that New Franklin High School Principal Benji Dorson would be stepping into a new role for the 2022-23 school year. After spending the last 20 years in the New Franklin R-1 School District, Dorson was recently named the new superintendent of the school at the December 15th board meeting.
Exercise and fresh air are good for you. Reason enough to go for a hike. It’s the intangibles though, that make hiking such an enjoyable experience. You never know what you’re going to see while taking a walk in the woods. Carrying a pair of binoculars is worth the weight. So is your phone, which gives you both a camera and a voice recorder. As you walk and think, use the recorder to capture your thoughts. Lots of good ideas come to us on the trail as we exercise our minds and body.
The 25th Amendment, sections 1 and 2 The 25th Amendment was passed in 1965 and ratified in 1967. Congress was attempting to clarify what our founding fathers had been so vague about in 1787.
COLUMBIA, Missouri (December 27, 2021) - Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the Fall 2021 Semester (August-December, 2021.) To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 semester hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale.
MARSHALL, Mo. (December 17, 2021) - Dr. Diane Bartholomew, vice president of academic affairs for Missouri Valley College, has announced the Fall 2021 Dean’s List. The requirements for the Dean’s List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester and no “D,” “F,” or “Incomplete” grades for the semester. The following student from the area was named to the Dean’s List:
Bunceton School pre-kindergarten through 5th grade participated in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) event held the last day before Christmas break on Dec. 17th. More than 50 students folded and cut squares that resulted in beautiful snowflakes; mixed together hydrogen peroxide, yeast and soap to make an expanding foamy substance organizers called “Reindeer Toothpaste;” and put together a three-foot tall Santa puzzle.
Winter temperatures have arrived and that means the water temperature of Missouri’s lakes and rivers is becoming colder. In some areas of the state, ice has begun to form on smaller bodies of water. If you have plans to be near or on one of the state’s lakes or rivers, or a private pond — the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) asks that you — be careful and stay alert.
The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) is offering a variety of virtual programming in anuray, including: Raptors of Missouri — Virtual Program Thursday, Jan. 13, 4–5 p.m.
The Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Medical Center of Mid-America shares important safety tips to ensure pets are kept warm and safe during this extreme winter weather Over the last few days, Missouri has seen temperatures well below freezing that can be life-threatening to pets. During this extreme winter weather, the Humane Society of Missouri is reminding everyone to prioritize the safety of their pets and urges pet owners to remember our lifesaving motto: 35 Degrees and Below, Protect Fido! Remember these six tips to protect pets in extreme temperatures: 1.