An act passed by our lawmakers in Jefferson City recently raised the minimum teachers salary in Missouri to $24,000 per year for the 2009-2010 school year.  This is a $1000 raise from the rate in the last school year.  The minimum salary for a teacher with a Master’s Degree and at least 10 years experience also went up from $24,000 to $33,000.  The good news, though, is that the area’s school district’s are above these averages already.

The Fourth of July celebrations bring warm weather and are full of family events that create great memories. Locally, with multiple fireworks stands in the area, there is a plethora of noisy and fun fireworks to be had. Within Linn County, each town has their own directives regarding the discharge of fireworks.

Last night at the Career Center Conference Room, the Brookfield R-3 Board of Education met in special session and approved the 2009-2010 school year’s budget.  Also in attendance at the meeting were members of L.J. Hart and Company who discussed with the Board some possible financing options for the ongoing capitol projects at R-3.

Sen. Brad Lager, our voice in the Missouri Senate, has been appointed to a stimulus funds oversight committee charged with maximizing the amount of federal tax dollars Missouri is eligible to receive and making certain those funds are appropriately distributed.

The annual Miss Marceline Pageant was held recently in the Marceline High School Auditorium.  Miss Marceline, Junior Miss Marceline, and Little Miss Marceline all help their community with various appearances throughout the year.