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Audio: Missouri Governor Parson calls on Auditor Galloway to audit Department of Public Safety Director’s Office

The new Missouri Department of Public Safety director describes an internal review of the director’s office as “concerning”, and supports the governor’s call for a state audit. Brian Hauswirth has the story.     The Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) includes the State Highway Patrol, the Missouri National Guard, Capitol Police, the Missouri Veterans, […]

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Jamesport City Council approves ordinance

The Jamesport City Council accepted a bid and approved an ordinance at its meeting Tuesday evening. The accepted bid was from Ryan Ranes for $850 for a Ford Ranger for the city. The approved ordinance regarded raising salaries for City Clerk Shelley Page and employee Brett Matthews.  Page reported her pay increased by $1.00 an hour, […]

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Smithfield Foods announces investment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Smithfield Foods, Inc. announces, through the nationwide expansion of Smithfield Renewables, innovative projects designed to help meet its goal to reduce the company’s greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2025, which it set in concert with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). This month marks the one-year anniversary of Smithfield Renewables. As part of the expansion of Smithfield […]

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Two area nurses receive DAISY Award

Two area nurses have received the DAISY Award. Sarah Carey from Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton and Debbie Shafer from Hedrick Medical Center of Chillicothe were presented the award at a recognition ceremony. The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the clinical skill and care nurses provide. Others nominated were Ashley […]

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Audio: Missouri agriculture director says technology is crucial to attracting young farmers

The Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) director says technology is important in attracting young farmers.  Brian Hauswirth with Missourinet has the story.   The state Department of Agriculture says the average age of a Missouri farmer is 58. MDA Director Chris Chinn notes Governor Mike Parson’s two top priorities are workforce development and infrastructure, adding […]

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USDA announces investments to support infrastructure and other essential services for rural Missourians

USDA Rural Development State Director Jeff Case announced today that the USDA is investing over $734,000 in eight (8) projects that will build community infrastructure and provide essential services for over 57,000 rural Missourians. “The commitment to improving infrastructure and essential services throughout rural America is a priority of this administration,” said Case.  “USDA is […]