Sprung
Michael Boyink/Herald With daytime temps starting to stay in the 60’s consistently, Spring has sprung across the Ozarks. These wildflowers, believed to be “Wild Sweet Williams” were found along Hunter Creek.
Read MoreSwatosh is a Semifinalist
Submitted Photo The preliminary selections of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars have been made, and Reagan Swatosh was named a semifinalist. She is among approximately 620 semifinalists who have been selected from a pool of nearly 5,600 candidates. The Commission on U.S. Presidential Scholars will soon complete its selection of the high school seniors who…
Read MoreCity’s Largest Annual Group Event Extends Contract by Three Years
Springfield, Missouri – After being forced to cancel the 2020 event due to the pandemic crisis, the organizer of the National Christian HomeSchool Basketball Championships signed a contract to bring the event to Springfield for an additional three years. That’s much needed good news for the local leisure and hospitality industry, said Tracy Kimberlin, president/CEO…
Read MoreMorse Code, Carrier Pigeon And…
Skyline administrators and staff recently posted a message to the community, parents and students stating “WE MISS YOU.” Since all schools are suspended for the remainder of this term, students and staff at Skyline are also foregoing opportunities to celebrate birthdays and share cupcakes together. Skyline School’s April birthdays are J.P. Rhodes, 5th grade April…
Read MoreBass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris to Donate One Million Face Masks to COVID-19 Healthcare Workers
Convoy of Hope will distribute FDA-approved masks in every Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s community across the United States SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris is personally donating one million FDA-approved ASTM Level 1 Procedure Face Masks to healthcare workers and first responders working on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis…
Read MoreAG Schmitt Sends Cease and Desist Letter to Branson-Area Business for Inflated Mask Prices
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt today sent a cease and desist letter to a Branson-area business, Tuning Element, for allegedly inflating the prices on KN95 masks. The letter demands that the business cease and desist from selling masks at substantially higher prices. “Since this pandemic began, we have remained vigilant in…
Read MoreDNR To Host Six Free Pesticide Pickups in 2020
JEFFERSON CITY –– The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will provide six free pesticide collection events in 2020: June 13 – Northeast Missouri Fairgrounds, 2700 E. Illinois St., Kirksville; Aug. 1 – MFA Agri Services, 226 N. Walker St., Montgomery City; Aug. 29 – University of Missouri – Hundley-Whaley Research Center, 1109 S. Birch St.,…
Read MoreBee-Ware
Sue Curry Jones This grouping of honeybees was hard at work on Saturday, with the hive completely covered with bees, and bee activity occurring 4-5 ft. around the hive. Hanging from a pine tree branch, the pine cone hanging on the right side of the hive, gives a visual comparison of the actual size of the hive. …
Read MoreMissouri State Parks Extends Temporary Closures Through May 3
Events, programming and group reservations also suspended JEFFERSON CITY, Apr 17 –– Out of an abundance of caution and in response to the extension of the statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order, Missouri State Parks is extending temporary closures of campgrounds, park-run lodging, offices and visitor centers and extending the suspension of special events and programming…
Read MoreMSU Spring Grads Can Participate in Traditional Ceremony
While Missouri State University’s May 2020 graduation ceremonies have been canceled due to COVID-19, spring 2020 graduates can still participate in a traditional, in-person commencement ceremony. Students who are set to graduate in May will have two opportunities to celebrate later this year at JQH Arena: Oct. 18, Sunday after Homecoming. Dec. 11, during the…
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