Several Key Factors Contribute to “Change Failure”
By David Burton, Civic Communications Specialist University of Missouri Extension SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Change is a popular word but why does change so often fail? David Burton, county engagement specialist in community development with University of Missouri Extension, says there are several key factors for “change failure.” “There are certain things organizations and companies need…
Read MoreDouglas County Livestock Report
Jefferson City, MO – Fri. Nov 16, 2018, MO Dept. of Ag, USDA Market News Ava- Douglas County Livestock Auction Feeder Cattle Auction for 11/15/18 Notice: Effective Monday December 3, 2018, this report will only be published as a weighted average. Feeder cattle will be published in a weighted average format, slaughter cattle in table…
Read MoreCounting Our Blessings – Congressman Smith Capitol Report
In a few short days it will be Thanksgiving in America and family members will be traveling home, there will be turkey on the table, games around the house, and football on the television. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays – not just because of the incredible food and traditions – but because of…
Read MoreWhat About This . . .? By Wayne William Cipriano
There are at least two types of techno-phobes. There are those who believe technology has ruined mankind and will continue to do so. You hear the term “Luddites” applied to them which bears some historical reference, I think, to a group that opposed mechnanization in the 19th century. Their fear of technology arises from all…
Read MoreCalendar Of Events
This column is provided to our readers free of charge to announce upcoming events that are free to the public. Publication of the same announcement will be limited to two insertions. *** Thanksgiving Dinner, with Wagner Church, Saturday, Nov. 24th, 2-4 p.m., at the Fordland Fire Station #4, 14 miles west of Ava on Hwy.…
Read MoreBreaking Boundaries With Music
By University Communications It’s a universal fact that music plays an important role throughout the world. “Music communicates what we are not able to verbally,” said Dr. Minju Choi, assistant professor of music at Missouri State University. “It’s the common language we all share.” Choi, a Juilliard-trained pianist, released her first album of piano works,…
Read MoreWorking Together to Improve Behavioral Health
Mercy and Burrell Behavioral Health sign agreement to collaborate on care SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – When someone comes to the emergency room for mental health help, the need is immediate and just as serious as someone who arrives with chest pains. Having the right training and resources to care for all patients is essential, which is…
Read MoreBeef Farmers Learn From 50 Feedouts
JOPLIN, Mo. – Missouri beef herd owners learn profits and risks of sending their calves to a feedlot. They’ve entered 50 Missouri Steer Feedouts run by University of Missouri Extension. To cut risks in learning, they enter samples of five to 20 head, said Eldon Cole, MU Extension livestock specialist. The Missouri Steer Feedout for…
Read MoreMissouri State Parks Encourages People to #OptOutside on Black Friday
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, NOV. 16, 2018 – Missouri State Parks has joined REI, the nation’s largest consumer co-op and specialty outdoor retailer, and its effort to offer the outdoors as a healthy, carefree, natural alternative to the massive Black Friday crowds of holiday shoppers. Come to one of our many state historic sites and parks…
Read MoreMissouri Department of Insurance Reminds Seniors That Medicare Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 7
Seniors who have not enrolled for 2019 should do so now JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Insurance is reminding seniors that Medicare open enrollment ends on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Seniors who have not yet made their plan selections for 2019 are encouraged to contact CLAIM. CLAIM provides seniors and their care givers free…
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