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Happy Beef Month from your MU Extension dairy specialist
By Chloe CollinsUniversity of Missouri Extension dairy specialistMOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. – Happy Beef Month. Yes, that message is coming from your University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist.At first glance, a dairy voice in a beef conversation might seem unexpected. But across Missouri, where cattle operations of all kinds form the backbone of rural communities, it…
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Van-Far Alumni announce scholarship winners
Winners of Van-Far Alumni and Friends scholarships were announced at the May 12 awards assembly. These include Trinity Skwirtz (Alumni renewable scholarship); Emma Freie (Carol Bishop Smith Memorial Scholarship); Lindsay Jones (Alan Adam Memorial Scholarship); Jackson Fischer (Dan & Margaret Wise Memorial Scholarship and Elaine Brookshier Memorial Scholarship); Lexie Jones (Muriel Beshears Memorial Scholarship); Easton…
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Local athletes excel at Sectional Track Meet, Hopke advances to state
By Brandie GayTwo standout performances highlighted a strong showing for local high school athletes at the State Sectional Track Meet held at South Callaway.Junior Garrett Hopke delivered an impressive race to finish fourth place in the 3,200-meter run, earning himself a coveted spot at the upcoming State Track Meet. With his top four finish, Hopke…