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MDC reminds people to celebrate safely this summer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With holiday celebrations happening, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds everyone to be careful with fireworks, campfires, and other sources of fire that could cause a wildfire FIREWORKS: Don’t light fireworks in any areas where the sparks could ignite dry grass, leaves, or other potential fire fuel. Always have an approved fire extinguisher […]

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Missouri Corn and FFA members create agriculture hype

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —Thirty high school seniors from across Missouri completed the eleventh annual Helping Youth Prepare for Excellence (HYPE) FFA Academy June 24-26 in Jefferson City, Mo. The three-day academy is designed to inform and empower agriculture students to effectively engage in issues impacting Missouri agriculture. The annual event was sponsored by the Missouri Corn

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Randolph County Sheriff’s report

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s office has released its latest report. Dean C. Westerman 59, Campbell Hill, arrested June 23, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for unlawful possession of methamphetamine.  Pretrial Release. James E. Oakley 44, Chester, arrested June 23, 2025 by Chester Police for violating order of protection and assault.  Is incarcerated. Jeffrey A.

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Serve up nostalgia: Host a classic ice cream social for friends and family during National Ice Cream Month

ST. LOUIS – Summer has arrived, bringing hot weather with it. What better way to cool off than by enjoying some delicious ice cream with friends, especially during National Ice Cream Month. Thanks to President Ronald Reagan’s love for ice cream, the United States has recognized National Ice Cream Month every July since 1984. Long

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SIU sustainability interns create interactive maps highlighting green initiatives

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Becoming more sustainable isn’t mere talk at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. People and units across campus, including students and Sustainability Office interns Fisayo Akinde and Rajee Tamraker, are bringing sustainability to life in myriad ways. Interns in the SIU’s Stainability Office have put sustainability projects on the map, including those at

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American Tractor Club invites owners to show off machines

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Showcase your historic tractor through a new club established by the American Tractor Museum in collaboration with University of Missouri Extension and Missouri Farm Bureau.   The Case RC, seen in Perryville, was introduced in 1936 as a light-duty row-crop tractor aimed at small farms transitioning from horses. It filled the gap

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Apply online starting July 1, for MDC managed deer hunts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds deer hunters to apply online from July 1–31 for a shot at 145 managed deer hunts throughout the state. There are hunts for archery, muzzleloader, shotgun, and modern firearms from mid-September through mid-January at designated conservation areas, state and other parks, national wildlife refuges, and

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