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The Missouri Veterans Commission invites the public to attend Memorial Day ceremonies May 27 at its fi ve State Veterans Cemeteries — Bloomfield, Fort Leonard Wood, Higginsville, Jacksonville and Springfi eld. Continue reading...
Pineville Legion To Continue Tradition
PROGRAMS SLATED TO FILL DAY
For the 15th, or maybe 20th, consecutive year, Pineville/Jane American Legion Post 392 will host a Memorial Day ceremony. Continue reading...
Decoration Day Has Proud History
Decoration Day! May 30th! A day set aside to “decorate” the graves of fallen heroes with fl owers. Continue reading...
Volunteer Celebrates 39th Year Of Putting Out Flags
ANDERSON STARTED AT AGE 12
How many people start volunteering for something at age 12 and still love doing it 39 years later? Michelle Anderson said she started placing flags at the Noel Cemetery for Memorial Day under the tutelage of Evelyn Haymes, “who was like a grandma to me.” Continue reading...
Pineville 5K Run/Walk Set For Nov. 16
The 4th annual Pineville 5K run/walk will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. Continue reading...
April, May Set Weather Records
Lots of rain, low temperatures and even snow set weather records in April and May in Missouri. Continue reading...
Website Tracks Risk Of Nitrogen Loss In Grain
Grain producers can track rainfall and risk of nitrogen loss during spring on a website from a University of Missouri plant scientist. “Nitrogen Watch 2013” identifies “danger areas” which are on track to have widespread problems with nitrogen loss. Continue reading...
Late Planting Could Put Plants At Risk
The excessive spring rains could put plants at risk when Missouri weather turns dry and hot. Continue reading...
Horse Owners Should Watch For Eastern Tent Caterpillar
Owners of horses, mules and donkeys should keep their animals away from trees favored by eastern tent caterpillars, say University of Missouri Extension specialists. Continue reading...
Tips For Beginning Gardeners
It could be the memory of shelling peas with your grandmother or a desire for fragrant flowers. It could be as simple as wanting to shave a bit off your food bill. Whatever the reason, you’ve decided to plant your first-ever garden. Now what do you do? Continue reading...
To Raise Quality, Make Hay Before Seeds Set
“Don’t delay making hay,” says Rob Kallenbach, University of Missouri Extension. Continue reading...
Ache Dental Clinic Wants To Take Your Pain Away
Many people have misunderstandings of what Ache Dental Clinic in Anderson is all about, and Ann Marie Carlos, executive director, would like to clear these up. Ache Dental, with four locations, was established in 2003. Its mission is to improve the “quality of life for youth and families of southwest Missouri by providing education, services and programs that promote physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and economic well-being through a collaboration of public and private resources.” Misconception No. 1 — Ache Dental only serves children. They actually serve patients of all ages. Continue reading...
Wet First Quarter Has Officials Advising To Plant Now, Add Nitrogen Later
The wettest first quarter of the year since 2008 has delayed nitrogen fertilizer applications and corn planting. Continue reading...
Grazing School Scheduled At Crowder College
The 14th annual Management Intensive Grazing School will be held on June 11-13 at the Williams’ Agriculture Building at Crowder College. Continue reading...
Steps To Stop Knapweed From Getting Established
Since the first report of spotted knapweed in southwest Missouri (in 2002) a number of groups have been working hard to control its spread. Continue reading...
