Area News
Sr/Jr. High Students of Month/Employee of the Month-Sr/Jr High
The Tiger Stripes character word of the month for September is respect. The English department at SCR-1 has nominated the following students for Student of the Month: Junior High: back row L to R: Niya Coffman, Hannah Campbell, Brenna Phillips front row L to R: Kamdyn Forest, Carter Clatt, Jeremy Gerren Senior High back row L…
Read MoreSC Junior High Marching Tigers Participated in Downing Appreciation Day Parade
On Saturday September 12, the Scotland County Junior High Marching Tigers participated in the Downing Appreciation Day Parade. The band played “Wild Thing” by the Troggs featuring Peyton Miller and Brooklyn Fuller as soloists.
Read MoreAshcroft Urges Missourians to Get Registered, Verify Registration on National Voter Registration Day
Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is urging Missourians to register to vote or verify their registration today on National Voter Registration Day. “With the November 3 general election approaching, we are urging all eligible Missourians to register to vote,” Ashcroft said. “If you’re already registered, make sure to verify your voting…
Read MoreAugust Board Meeting Report
The Scotland County Hospital Board of Directors met in regular session on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, via Zoom Meeting and in person. The Open Session was broadcasted via Facebook Live. In accordance with the Missouri Sunshine Law §610.020.1. As a best practice and if possible, public governmental bodies should take advantage of their website and…
Read MoreNew Arrivals
Courtney E. Barker and David Tutterrow, of Columbia, MO are proud to announce the birth of their son. Dexter Kevin Noel Tutterrow. Dexter was born at Womens & Childrens Hospital on June 17, 2020. He weighed 6 lbs. 5 0zs. & was 19 in. long. Grandparents are Susan E. Barker of Clark, MO. & the…
Read MoreUrban Agriculture Matching Grants Available to Address Food Insecurity
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, the Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant funds of up to $25,000 per project. Applications for the grant funds must benefit residents affected by food insecurity in urbanized areas and are due by Oct. 16, 2020. Projects must be complete and ready…
Read MoreNational Farm Safety and Health Week
Harvest time is always a special time in the Midwest. For many row crop farmers, it’s their favorite time of year. They get to see the fruits of their labor and ag technology showing off through a successful cover crop plan, new seed varieties or a different weed management system. The excitement builds for several…
Read MoreMidwest Antique Fest and Flea Market
The 5th annual Midwest Antique Fest and Flea Market will be located in Bloomfield, IA this year at the Davis County Fair grounds. The event is scheduled to take place on September 25th and September 26th. Organizers are Brittany Kelsey and Lindsey West have shared a passion for finding antiques, trinkets, and locating flea markets,…
Read MoreSeptemper 21-27 is Rail Safety Week
JEFFERSON CITY – Each year, on average, there are 35 highway rail crossing collisions and five fatalities in Missouri, in addition to injuries and fatalities suffered by people trespassing on train tracks. “The goal of Rail Safety Week is to raise awareness of the need for rail safety education and empower the general public to…
Read MoreMU Extension: Develop a family crisis plan: September is National Preparedness Month
Published: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 COLUMBIA, Mo. – The best time to prepare for an emergency is when there is no emergency, says Karen Funkenbusch, University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist. National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is held annually in September and is a good time to…
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