May 2022

GRM Networks, LTC Networks® and SCC Networks® have partnered with the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, to offer grants that support local organizations in their efforts to build and help maintain a high quality of life in rural America. Grants may be awarded for the following categories:

Administrators at a Missouri school district that is the subject of a federal civil rights investigation failed to protect a Black teen from repeated racial taunts that culminated with him being threatened with a lynching, a lawsuit alleges.

In response to our nation’s mental health crisis, University of Missouri Extension will bring a Youth Mental Health First Aid training to Chillicothe on June 9. This groundbreaking skills-based course gives people the tools to identify, understand and respond to adolescents ages 12-18 who might be struggling with a mental health or substance use challenge — and connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary.

Remote working has been associated with a greater work-life balance since the start of the pandemic more than two years ago, but a recent survey suggests that perception may be misleading. According to an Airtasker survey of more than 1,000 full-time employees, roughly half of whom worked remotely, a greater percentage of remote workers reported struggling with work-life balance compared to in-office workers. Twen ty-nine percent of remote workers reported struggling with work-life balance, and that's not the only areas where they're struggling more than employees who go to the office full-time. A greater percentage of remote workers reported being overly stressed during the workday compared to in-office workers. More remote workers than in-office workers reported high levels of anxiety during the workday as well.

Recently, Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of a public website to help guide access to Missouri's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The website, moarpa.mo.gov, enables visitors to learn about how ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds are being spent in Missouri. The website will also provide information on how Missouri organizations, non-profits, municipalities, businesses, communities, and other entities can apply for the State’s ARPA funds.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters and anglers squirrel and black bass seasons open Saturday, May 28. Squirrels The hunting season on eastern gray and fox squirrels runs May 28 - Feb.

As the nationwide infant formula shortage continues to affect parents and caregivers, state health officials and pediatricians urge Missourians to know the dos and don’ts of infant formula use and refrain from hoarding supply.