Newsletter Early Week
Crop, forage producer event set for Aug. 14 in Palmyra
PALMYRA, Mo. – Row crop and livestock producers can hear the latest disease, insect and forage updates at the fourth annual University of Missouri Extension Crop and Forage Chat on Aug. 14 at Hall’s Hall in Palmyra.
BUILD Grant for Highway 54 Project approved
Rep. Sam Graves, MO-06, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that the Hwy. 54 Shared Four-Lane Project has received a nearly $25 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development grant.
Registration open for Missouri Master Gardener online course
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Registration is open for the fall online University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener course. The 15-week class begins on Aug. 10 and ends in December.
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Opposites attract. The differences in your personalities add spice to your marriage. Unfortunately, that spice can be as irritating as salt on an open wound.
Fun Day in Vandalia a big hit
If you were wondering what all the sirens were about coming from the Tri-County Park on Saturday, just know it was all in good fun. In fact, it was the annual Fun Day put on by the Van-Far Ambulance Service.
Missouri works to retroactively complete 16,000 cannabis employee fingerprint background checks
Missouri cannabis regulators say they’re halfway through getting fingerprint background checks for about 16,000 marijuana workers and volunteers who didn’t get them between 2022 and 2024.
Van-Far Booster Club gears up for another year of supporting student athletes
As the 2025-2026 school year approaches, the Van-Far Booster Club is once again rallying behind the district’s student-athletes with renewed energy and commitment. Known for its support of Van-Far’s sports programs, the Booster Club is preparing for another impactful year of fundraising, community engagement, and school spirit.
War between intoxicating hemp and marijuana industries resumes in St. Louis
When St. Louis Alderman Shane Cohn filed legislation last year to regulate intoxicating hemp products, he didn’t hear much about it from local residents or leaders of the fast-growing industry.
Kids get messy with library's summer program
The Farber Branch Library hosted a children’s Messy Art Saturday in June. The library summer reading program theme this year was Color Our World. The children painted flowerpots, with each taking home a flowerpot.
Vandalia Ball Association ends the season with a splash
The Vandalia Ball Association, also known as Vandalia Little League, wrapped up an exciting and competitive season last Thursday, celebrating a summer of hard-fought games and growing talent.