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Dolly Parton coming to KC as library expands
(MSC News)--The State of Missouri, like its neighbor Kansas, is expanding Dolly Parton's Imagination Library statewide. According to a release, Missouri Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will host a celebration event, complete with an appearance from Dolly Parton, on Tuesday, August 27, in Kansas City, Missouri. The ceremony comes in partnership with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Missouri spending $11M for all children to receive a book monthly through age 5
(The Center Square) – Missouri is spending $11 million for a nonprofit organization to mail a free book each month to all children up to age 5. Senate Bills 681 and 662 in 2022 created the nonprofit “Missouri Imagination Library” to operate through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and partner with “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library,” funded by the nonprofit The Dollywood Foundation. The legislation requires the general assembly to appropriate at least $2.5 million annually to fund the program. It was sponsored by...
Mike Kehoe, Crystal Quade agree to Missouri gubernatorial debate on policy
SEDALIA — Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Kehoe and Democrat Crystal Quade agreed Thursday to a debate next month hosted by the Missouri Press Association. Kehoe did not participate in several Republican debates in the run up to the Aug. 6 primary. News stations have offered to moderate a Kehoe-Quade debate, but a date has not […]
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Ozarks. According to the National Weather Service of Springfield, the watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma until midnight. “The main threat is large hail with damaging winds. While the chance of a tornado is thankfully limited, it […]
NWMSU to host farmers and ag experts for an "Innovation Showcase"
(MARYVILLE, Mo.) Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Mo. announced on Thursday, August 15, 2024, that they are planning to host farmers and Agricultural experts at their School of Agricultural Sciences for an "Innovation Showcase" in September. According to NWMSU, the "Innovation Showcase" is in partnership with BioSTL, a St....
Owner of C-Street store dies at 61
The owner of a bee-themed boutique on Commercial Street has died. Soozeezbeez Honey Beetique announced Susi Caregnato's passing in a Facebook post this week. Caregnato's obituary at GreenlawnFuneralHome.com indicates the 61-year-old died Aug. 13 "after a brave battle with cancer." "She was one of a kind and we loved her...
Commissioner’s Minutes August 13, 2024
Presiding Commissioner Bill Walker called the meeting of the Nodaway County Commission to order at the commissioner’s office. In attendance: Walker, Chris Burns and Scott Walk, associate commissioners and Melinda Patton, county clerk. Burns made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. The motion passed. Walk made a...
Human rights commission listening session
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo) The Human Rights Commission of St. Joseph held a listening session at the Rolling Hills Library. Their goal is to spread awareness of the commission and its purpose and listen to public concerns. The commission, created by St. Joseph City Council, is headed by former councilwoman Joyce Star and former Central football coach, Bill Hedge, addresses human rights grievances of discrimination of race, and sexual orientation and explores potential solutions covering available resources and funding.
Everything you need to know about Lions vs Chiefs, how to watch and who's playing
On to the next one. The Detroit Lions will take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday in Week 2 of the preseason. Here's everything you need to know about the game: Detroit Lions (0-1) vs Kansas City Chiefs (0-1)Date: Saturday, August 17thTime: 4:00 p.m. ETLocation: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, ...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s intimate video call details revealed as pair ‘spend hours talking while apart’
KANSAS City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are reportedly counting down the days until they reunite with the pop star finishing the European leg of her Eras Tour. In the meantime, the lovebirds are said to have been organizing late-night Zoom dates to spend some time together while they are thousands of miles […]
Shocking New Royals Stadium Location Emerges
After the Jackson County voters rejected a Royals stadium proposal, all signs were pointing to the team relocating to North Kansas City or Kansas. Kansas legislators had passed an aggressive plan to lure the Chiefs and the Royals away from Missouri and over to the Sunflower State. The latest reporting,...
WCOTA holds 47th annual Farm Heritage Days
The 47th annual Warren County Old Threshers Association’s (WCOTA) Farm Heritage Days was held August 9 through 11 at the Agricultural Heritage Museum near Warrenton. “We’re here for the county,” said Lori Hargis, representative for WCOTA. “We want to put a little sunlight on all the tractors each year and share their history.”
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