Letters to Santa
to Children in Linn County in fifth grade or younger are invited to submit Letters to Santa by Dec. 2 Letters can also be dropped off at the Linn County Leader’s office during Peanut Night on Nov.
November 2022
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Drive “stuffed” not intoxicated
As Missourians hit the road to spend Thanksgiving with loved ones this week, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is urging drivers to be cautious, patient and use good judgment behind the wheel. Impaired driving, distracted driving, excessive speeds, and increased traffic are just a few of the concerns that can accompany holiday travel.
Audit of the city of Rockville results in rating of ‘poor,’ the lowest possible
Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway recently released her audit of the city of Rockville, located in Bates County in western Missouri. By petition, city residents requested the audit, which resulted in a rating of 'poor,' the lowest possible rating.
Grannies will dance again in parade where tragedy struck
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The high winds forecasters warned about are blasting down Wisconsin Avenue, but 15 grandmothers lining up in the street are ready to march. They're dressed for this morning's parade in wide-brimmed hats held on tight with elastic chin straps. They've subbed out red pom poms for white ones so the dye won't run in rain that is teasing its return from a leaden November sky.
‘Viral jambalaya’: Early flu adding to woes for US hospitals
As Americans head into the holiday season, a rapidly intensifying flu season is straining hospitals already overburdened with patients sick from other respiratory infections. More than half the states have high or very high levels of flu, unusually high for this early in the season, the government reported Friday.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Ongoing • Linn County Historical Society Tillman House Museum open to the public. Saturdays.
Giving Back: Neighbor Helping Neighbor
Oasis Tutoring Linn County Food Pantry The Linn County Food Pantry hours are from 9 -11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday except on holidays. The pantry is located behind the Trinity United Methodist Church in Brookfield. Contact the Food Ministry at 660-258-7071 to make arrangements for donations. Food and nonfood items are needed at this time.
Livingston County bridge to be replaced through FARM Bridge program
Another northern Missouri bridge is scheduled to be replaced under the FARM(FixingAccesstoRuralMissouri) Bridge Program. The Livingston County Route C bridge over Shoal Creek, just west of Dawn and east of Route DD is scheduled to close on Monday, Dec.
Brookfield Senior Center Menu
There is a $3 suggested contribution for meals for those 60 years and over and $6.75 cost for meals for those 59 years and under. Meals are delivered Monday thru Friday, from 10:30 a.m., – 12 p.m., except on holidays.
Kelce’s Third TD Completes Another Chiefs Comeback
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes II and Travis Kelce ended up putting on a performance that made “The Fonz” proud.