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US Supreme Court again blocks Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map
The ruling ends weeks of conflicting court orders over which districts voters will use and leaves the state’s 2022 congressional map in place By Rudi Keller Missouri Independent The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday drove a stake through the heart of Missouri’s undead congressional map, ordering it be buried for the year and for voters…
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New sit-down beehives at MU Jefferson Farm benefit veterans, others
COLUMBIA, Mo. – New wheelchair-accessible beehives at University of Missouri’s Jefferson Farm and Garden in Columbia put Missouri Heroes to Hives at the forefront of accessible agriculture education.The AZ beehives, named after their inventor, Slovenian beekeeper Anton Žnideršic (1874-1947), and other sit-down hives combine accessibility, veteran wellness and hands-on agricultural education in a purpose-driven environment,…
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Van-Far Junior High Lady Indians roll past North Callaway for first win of season
By Brandie GayThe Van-Far Junior High Lady Indians celebrated their first victory of the season Tuesday, Sept. 8, defeating North Callaway at home behind strong pitching and an explosive first-inning offensive outburst.Van-Far wasted little time taking control, erupting for 11 runs in the first inning to put the game out of reach early. The Lady…