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Scotland County Announces Round Two CARES Act Application Process
On July 8th, Scotland County is making an application available to request CARES Act funds for a second round of funding. For the second round of funding, local governments and non-profit entities will be eligible to submit an application. Applications for the second round of funding may be based on: (1) requests for reimbursement of…
Read MoreMDC Invites Comments On Wildlife Code Regulations
The Missouri General Assembly requires each state agency to thoroughly review its rules and regulations every five years. In compliance with the Missouri General Assembly’s ongoing review requirements, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to comment on existing Wildlife Code of Missouri regulations during July and August online at short.mdc.mo.gov/Zia. Learn more…
Read MoreMental Health Expert: Take Care of Yourself and Others
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on in the United States, many individuals are experiencing fear and anxiety about the virus and its effect on them, their families, friends and communities. Public health actions, such as stay at home orders, social distancing and canceled events, have disrupted patterns in our…
Read MoreUSDA Adds Digital Options for Farmers and Ranchers to Apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Online portal, e-signature tool enable producers to apply from anywhere
USDA’s Farm Service Agency will now accept applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) through an online portal, expanding the options available to producers to apply for this program, which helps offset price declines and additional marketing costs because of the coronavirus pandemic. FSA is also leveraging commercial document storage and e-signature solutions to…
Read MoreFarm Service Agency County Committee Seeking Nominations
USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting nominations for county committee members on June 15, 2020. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2020 election must be postmarked or received in the local…
Read MoreDowning Approves Water, Sewer Rate Increases
The Board of the City of Downing convened at 6:00 pm on July 6, 2020 with Mayor Alan Garrett presiding. Present were Aldermen Ray Bange, Bill Anderson, Gene Bruner and Deana Petary. City Clerk Carol Dryden and Contract Operator Eric Burns. Copies of the Agenda, Minutes of the last meeting, Deposits & Disbursements, Monthly Water…
Read Moretate Coronavirus Relief Funds to Address K-12 Education Challenges
Missouri will use $55 million from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund to expand educational opportunities for students and address two key challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has presented for K-12 education: student internet connectivity and potential learning loss during extended school closures. While school buildings were closed this spring, one in five Missouri students could not…
Read MoreHealth Department to Offer Back-to-School Immunizations
The Scotland County Health Department will be offering back to school immunization clinics every Monday in July by appointment, which can be scheduled by calling the Scotland County Health Department at 660-465-7275. We will be offering drive-thru clinics so students will not have to leave the vehicles to receive their vaccines. Students under 18 years…
Read MoreDavis’s Named 2020 Scotland County State Fair Farm Family
Dr. Jeff Davis and wife Trinity and their two daughters, Sadie and Clara were honored on July 5th as the 2020 Scotland County State Fair Farm Family. The Davis’s were recognized as part of the opening ceremonies for the 2020 Scotland County Junior Fair. The 4-H junior royalty were also crowned and 2020 Scotland County…
Read MoreAnna Triplett Crowned 2020 Scotland County Fair Queen
Although the traditional fair was cancelled due to the pandemic, the Scotland County Fair Board is sending a representative to the Missouri State Fair Queen competition. In a coronation event held on July 5, Anna Triplett was crowned the 2020 Scotland County Fair Queen. She participated in an interview with judges, performed a speech titled…
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