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University of Missouri School of Law to offer free virtual legal consultation for veterans

Veterans in several area counties are eligible to receive assistance from The University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic, through its Tigers for Troops program. Virtual legal consultation is offered for veterans regarding United States Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits, discharge upgrades, and VA healthcare. The service on Friday, April 22nd from 8 […]

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Pattonsburg man arrested by Missouri State Highway Patrol

A man from Pattonsburg was arrested Monday morning in Daviess County. Fifty-three-year-old Charles Kirch has been accused of felony leaving the scene of a crash along with alleged careless and imprudent driving. Kirch also is accused of driving without a valid license, failure to display valid vehicle registration, and no proof of insurance. The highway […]

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USDA extends to May 11 the application deadline for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program funding

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Department is extending to May 11, 2022, the application deadline for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program, which provides funding to expand meat and poultry processing capacity. The decision to extend the deadline comes after Rural Development heard directly from applicants about challenges with […]

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Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum hosting teacher workshop

The Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum in Hannibal, Missouri is offering a workshop for teachers and media specialists. The 2022 Mark Twain Teacher Workshop will be held July 11 – 15. The weeklong workshop will focus on Twain’s short stories, including The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County, Eve’s Diary, The 1,000,000 Bank-note, and […]

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NCMC one of seven universities receiving Nursing Education Incentive Program grant

The Missouri State Board of Nursing recently announced the award of substantial nursing education program grants to seven Missouri universities and colleges. The Nursing Education Incentive Program grants were established in 2011 in order to increase the physical and educational capacity of professional nursing programs in Missouri. The funding, through legislative appropriations, comes from the […]

Northwest Missouri Regional Spelling Bee set for Saturday

Mosaic Life Care Foundation will host and sponsor the Northwest Missouri Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at emPowerU, 518 South 6th St. Registration for the spelling bee will begin at 12:30 p.m., followed by the competition at 1 p.m. Upon arrival, Mosaic Life Care Foundation will follow appropriate guidelines with visitors including […]