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Missouri Master Gardeners state conference June 15-16

State Master Gardeners to gather on MU campus

It’s berries, butterflies, bees and buds as Missouri Master Gardeners hold their state conference June 15-16 on the University of Missouri campus. This year’s theme is “Master Gardeners Go to College.” MU is home to the Mizzou Botanic Garden, which comprises 18 different gardens and tree trails....

MU Extension livestock specialist Andrew McCorkill explains the importance of hay testing at a recent alfalfa tour in Ash Grove, Mo. Photo by Linda Geist

Testing tells alfalfa's worth

“Cows and horses think alfalfa looks like candy, smells like candy and tastes like candy,” says University of Missouri Extension livestock specialist Andrew McCorkill. However, alfalfa’s proof is in the pudding. Not all hay that looks good is good hay. Not all good hay looks good. The only way to...

Republican Under House Ethics Probe as Dem Colleagues Get Away with Similar Offense

MAY 25, 2017 Why is the House Ethics Committee selectively investigating a Republican lawmaker for publicly commenting on classified material while two Democrats who committed similar acts go unscathed? It appears to be a new low for the notoriously remiss panel that’s charged with investigating...

59th Annual Hamilton Alumni Banquet

The 59th Annual Hamilton Alumni Banquet will be held on May 27, 2017 at the Penney High School Gymnasium beginning at 6:30 p.m. Each year alumni from Hamilton Penney High School gather to reminisce and renew old friendships from their years in high school in Hamilton. Alumni of all ages attend and...

Iris, a common flower with uncommon beauty, shines in Missouri

Rainbow-colored irises, commonly found in Missouri fence rows, ditches and yards, are anything but common, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. A flower of contrasts, iris is hard to kill yet maintains an intricate and delicate beauty. In Greek mythology, Iris was a...

Hamilton Aldermen raise water/sewer rates

The Hamilton Board of Aldermen met for their regular session on Wednesday, May 10. All members of the board were present with the exception of Alderman Fred Moss. Also attending were Mayor Winford Gilliam, City Administrator, Jean Van Iperen, City Attorney, Robert Cowherd and City Clerk, Debra...

Central air conditioning systems need regular maintenance to perform at peak efficiency.

Air conditioner needs regular maintenance to be efficient

Air conditioner needs regular maintenance to be efficient Central air conditioning systems need regular maintenance to perform at peak efficiency. Things like low refrigerant levels, dirty fans and filters, loose or worn belts, and clogged condenser coils can seriously hinder the A/C unit’s cooling...

Representative Neely's Capitol Report

Greetings Friends! Legislators Wrap Up Productive 2017 Session The Missouri House of Representatives wrapped up an extremely efficient and productive legislative session Friday evening. While lawmakers sent a lower number of bills than normal to the governor, those that did make it include many of...

Free Car Seat Check to Be Held in St. Joseph

ST. JOSEPH, MO – Is your young passenger’s car seat installed correctly? Are you sure they are riding in the right seat for their height and weight? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, three out of four child safety seats are improperly installed. Missouri law requires...

FARMERS: SAVE YOUR BACK

Whether they’re working with crop production, livestock or the typical daily tasks related to working on the farm, potential for farmers getting hurt when lifting or moving objects is a daily reality. Andrew Merryweather, University of Utah Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering...