January 2022

Brookfield Wrestlers Rule Night At Home

BROOKFIELD — There wasn’t any drama to the outcomes of the Brookfield High School wrestling Bulldogs’ home matches against Chillicothe and Gallatin last Thursday. With 36 points assured through gaps in the Gallatin lineup, BHS took battle of Bulldogs 45-21, even though it won only two of six contested bouts (one weight was a double-forfeit with no team points awarded).

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MDC’s January programs

The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Northeast Regional Office in Kirksville is open and ready to help area residents connect with nature in the new year. To help ensure public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, MDC asks all visitors to observe current, local guidelines regarding physical distancing and masking.

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Patrol Addresses Cold Weather Water Safety

Winter temperatures have arrived and that means the water temperature of Missouri's lakes and rivers is becoming colder. In some areas of the state, ice has begun to form on smaller bodies of water. If you have plans to be near or on one of the state’s lakes or rivers, or a private pond — the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) asks that you — be careful and stay alert.

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Capitol Report: Week 2

Hello 7th District; As we are getting back into the swing of things here in our second week of session, I would like to express how grateful I am to continue to serve the 7th district. Not only has the budget kicked off in full swing but my other committees have also followed suit.

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What Will Happen with Cash Rents in 2022?

Issues such as when should my tenant pay me part of the rent, how and when can my current lease be terminated, who pays for fertilizer or lime and how much rent should I receive for my farm are some of the questions that will be discussed at the Missouri Farm Leases Program to be held on Thursday, Feb. 10 from 6 - 9:15 p.m. at the Burris Community Center, #1 Center Dr., in Brookfield.

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Water bill assistance begins February 2022

Community Action Partnership of North Central Missouri offers information about water assistance. What is LIHWAP and how can it help me? LIHWAP provides a one-time payment of up to $750 from October 1 through September 30, to help eligible households pay for their current or past due water and/or wastewater (sewer) bills, and disconnection and reconnection fees.

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