December 2022

The Linn County Health Department has released a list of mental health resources compiled by that office. Counseling Services Linn County • Preferred Family (660) 258-4188 1 Center Dr.

GRM Networks will sponsor two high school juniors on an all-expense paid trip to the 2023 Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour May 31 through June 4 in Washington, D.C. Youth representing GRM Networks will join other students representing rural telecommunication providers from across the United States as they learn about legislative and government processes and the importance of quality broadband connections.

Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is a tradition said to bring wealth and good fortune in the new year, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Michele Warmund. This custom dates to around A.D.

It all started when a bunch of plein-air painters showed up in Ripley Park with their paints and easels and began painting. Darrell Gardner, the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Director for Marceline at the time, was intrigued, asked them lots of questions, and decided that this would be of interest to local and area people.

Canvas House needs donations, volunteers and members “We’re very close to getting things to a solid start for Canvas House in February 2023,” stated Brandon Gladbach, president of Canvas House Recovery. “We had an event recently that raised $4000. Many donations have come in, but we still have lots more work to be done.”