OTC Locations Will be Open Saturday, Aug. 19
SPRINGFIELD, MO — All Ozarks Technical Community College locations will be open on Saturday, Aug. 19 to help students prepare for the upcoming semester. Student Services staff will be available from 9 a.m. to noon to assist students with last-minute admissions, enrollment, advising and financial aid processes. Cashier Services staff will also be available…
Read MoreOTC Offers Free Adult Education Classes in Bolivar, Buffalo, Marshfield and Reeds Spring
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Ozarks Technical Community College is accepting enrollment for its free Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) classes held in Bolivar, Buffalo, Marshfield and Reeds Spring. The classes provide individualized learning programs for adults who want to prepare for the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam, learn English as a second language or improve their…
Read MoreNew Legs Give Student the Power to Compete
By Stacy Tintocalis, Freelance Writer Athletic prosthetic legs have given twelve-year-old Katie Henry a competitive edge. “Katie has gone through so many sets of legs that I’ve lost count,” her physical therapist, Bethany Underwood, said. Underwood has seen Katie Henry weekly since Katie was three. Katie has had the same physical therapist for nine years.…
Read MoreNRCS Announces November 17 Application Deadline for Financial Assistance
COLUMBIA, Mo. Aug. 9, 2017 –– The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced November 17 as the cut-off date to apply for fiscal year 2018 funds through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). EQIP allows farmers, ranchers, forestland managers and landowners to conserve natural resources by making available financial assistance to…
Read MoreNewborns in Need Sleepers in September Program
The Southwest Missouri chapter of Newborns in Need is holding the annual, “Sleepers in September” drive in a national effort to bring warmth and comfort to babies this winter. You can help by collecting new, gently-used, and handmade sleepers. We need sizes NB-18 months. Pajamas, gowns, sleep sacs, or any kind of sleepers are welcome.…
Read MoreNASA TV to Broadcast Solar Eclipse; See it Live
SPRINGFIELD, MO – August 15, 2017 – Mediacom subscribers can watch complete live coverage of the 2017 Solar Eclipse on August 21 and see the unique, close-up views NASA will capture with scientific cameras placed along the path of totality. NASA’s live broadcast coverage of the solar eclipse will be televised on Mediacom’s local channel…
Read MoreOptical Illusion Garments Can Create Desired Effect if Chosen Correctly
Mizzou study uses digital avatars to virtually assess fit, desired appearance COLUMBIA, Mo. – Optical illusion garments have been popular for as long as people have tried to use clothing to enhance appearances, from A-line dresses that accentuate the waist to striped trousers that visually elongate an individual’s stride. However, knowing what outfit is right…
Read MoreWatch the Total Solar Eclipse at Plaster Stadium Join the celebration Aug. 21.
By University Communications On Aug. 21, the sky will go mostly dark. Animals will think the day is over. Flowers will curl up for the night. The temperature could drop up to 15 degrees. Thousands of people will be at Missouri State University Plaster Stadium to experience a unique phenomenon. You should be one of…
Read MoreNew School Year, Same Emphasis on Safety
JEFFERSON CITY – With a new school year beginning for many mid-Missouri students this week, the Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be on the alert for increased traffic around schools, as well as bicyclists, pedestrians and slow-moving vehicles, such as buses. Motorists are reminded to look out for buses dropping off and picking…
Read MoreAfter Setting the Bar for Town Halls, McCaskill to Hold Dozens More in Small Towns Across Missouri
MISSOURI – Building on her already-historic number of public town hall forums across Missouri, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill will hold dozens more town halls in small towns across Missouri during the August recess. McCaskill has already held more public, in-person town halls during her time in the Senate than the rest of Missouri’s Congressional delegation…
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