In the midst of a summer heatwave it is often hard to even think of going outdoors and getting some exercise. But that is just what many of us need to do. Being active helps a person maintain or achieve good health. An added bonus to heading outdoors is being able to soak up some of the beautiful...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is conducting its annual search for a large Christmas evergreen tree for use on the Governor’s Mansion lawn in Jefferson City. MDC is asking landowners, homeowners, businesses, and communities that may have possible candidate trees...
MDC is accepting applications through Aug. 17 for its next agent trainee class.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is accepting applications through Aug. 17 for its next class of conservation agent trainees. Selected candidates will undergo 26 weeks of intense...
Hunting seasons will approach quickly as summer wanes. Now is a good time to become hunter education certified through the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) training to be prepared for autumn hunts. Missouri’s Hunter Education Course is required for anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1967, and...
GALLATIN, Mo. - The Honey Creek Bridge on Route 13 just south of Gallatin is now open. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation closed the bridge on Monday, July 6, for extensive repairs. MoDOT appreciates the patience of motorists during this necessary road closure.
The 80-year old...
LATHROP, Mo. - Resurfacing, bridge repair and safety improvements are planned for Route 116 in Clinton and Caldwell counties. Contractors working with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to resurface more than 10 miles of Route 116 from Route 33 (south) to Route D. The project will also...
Long before the Missouri Gas & Steam Engine show is scheduled to begin, preparations are already underway. On a field owned by Walker’s, members of the Gas & Steam Engine Association have gathered to bind oats using an antique McCormick Deering binder. After an hour of hookups and...
The July meeting of the Braymer City Council was held with three council members present, Connie Keller was absent. Employees present were Tanya Mallory, Greg Prothero and Brandon Kehl.
Under old business, the council discussed condeming properties and what to do. The city attorney suggested using...
(SEDALIA, Mo.) – Visitors to this year’s Missouri State Fair can help support the fight against hunger by participating in the Fair’s fifth annual food drive. Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced today that the food drive will also include a Canstruction® display, which will depict a John Deere...
Greetings Friends! Summer time is definitely here. Please remember to check on your elderly neighbors and family. Often times they do not turn their air conditioning on and these hot days can really take a toll on them. If you work outdoors remember to drink plenty of fluids and take breaks to...