People will soon be switching out lawnmowers for snow blowers as homeowners prepare for the winter months. And in the process of fall cleaning, hazardous materials that need special disposal are often uncovered in garages and sheds. But dumping hazardous chemicals down the sink or into a storm drain can have serious health and environmental […]
Hy-Vee, Inc. is taking a big step in its efforts to help the environment. The supermarket chain announced it will fund the planting of 100,000 trees within the Midwest by the end of this fall through the Hy-Vee One Step program, which offers customers a selection of everyday products whose proceeds are donated to relevant, […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation will host the 30th annual fall driving tour through rugged hills and forest at the Poosey Conservation Area on Sunday, October 16th. Visitors can enjoy autumn color and drive on roads that are normally not open to vehicles. Exhibits and conservation displays will be found along the route. Gates for […]
With fall firearms turkey season running Oct. 1-31, the Missouri Department of Conservation advises hunters it could be a challenging season. This year’s annual wild turkey brood survey shows statewide turkey production in 2016 was lower than the five-year average – likely due to poor nesting success. “Although we didn’t have many days with heavy […]
The Spickard City Council met briefly Monday night hearing a presentation about steps needed in connection with a sewer project. The discussion also included the need to increase sewer and water rates as soon as possible. On another topic, the council received a request from Frank Felder that the city have more participation in Spickard […]
The first annual Galt Fair Fall Festival is set for October 1st. There will be activities for all ages, including an archery shoot, a scarecrow decorating contest, pumpkin decorating competition, a pie baking contest, a bake sale, hay rides, a lawn mower poker run, a pitch tournament, food, and music by B-Boppin Dave throughout the […]
The Spickard Fall Festival schedule lists a host of activities for the entire family today. Exhibits can be checked in at the Wise Building this morning from 8 until noon, with judging at 1 o’clock today. A balloon launch in the park is this afternoon at 1 o’clock. Games in the park, a school scavenger […]
The Spickard Fall Festival schedule next month includes check-in for exhibits the afternoon of September 8th from 3 until 6 o’clock and the morning of September 9th from 8 until noon at the Wise Community Center. Other activities on Friday, September 9th include a balloon launch, games, a school scavenger hunt, and kickball. That evening, […]
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer and turkey hunters of regulation changes that apply to hunting this fall. Crossbows have been added as a legal method during archery deer and turkey seasons and also during the fall firearms turkey season. As a result, MDC has removed the “hunting method exemption” requirement for hunters […]
