Lifestyle

Gastrointestinal Issues Linked With Anxiety, Social Withdrawal For Kids With Autism

Children with autism spectrum disorder tend to experience gastrointestinal issues, such as constipation and stomach pain, at a higher rate than their neurotypical peers. Some also experience other internalizing symptoms at the same time, including stress, anxiety, depression and social withdrawal. Until now, no studies have examined the causal relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms and internalizing symptoms.

Read MoreGastrointestinal Issues Linked With Anxiety, Social Withdrawal For Kids With Autism

Around Linn County

NOMO hosting Sedalia Visual Arts exhibit, reception The North Missouri Arts Council (NOMO) is hosting an exhibition of work by members of the Sedalia Visual Arts Association. A public reception for the artists will be held on Friday, April 29, from 5 - 7 p.m., at the gallery at 111 S.

Read MoreAround Linn County

Spring Wine Walk May 13

It’s spring time and the Main Street Wine Walk is back! The Chillicothe Wine Walk will be Friday, May 13, from 4:30 p.m., until 7:45 p.m. Sip the night away with your complimentary wine glass compliments of Ashley Gabrielson and the United Country Real Estate, Graham Agency, LLC.

Read MoreSpring Wine Walk May 13

Leaving Young Wildlife Alone Best Course Of Action

Arkansas offers one of the greatest fishing spots for children in the country. It’s called Dry Run Creek. This gorgeous little stream is full of giant trout. It’s located next to the Norfork National Fish Hatchery a few miles east of Mountain Home. It fishes for less than a mile from the hatchery outflow to its confluence with the Norfork River just below the dam. Only youths under 16 and mobility impaired anglers may fish Dry Run Creek.

Read MoreLeaving Young Wildlife Alone Best Course Of Action

Science Olympiad Heads To State

Fifteen Marceline students competed at Missouri State University in the State Science Olympiad competition on Saturday. The Marceline Science Olympiad performed well, competing against both public and private schools of all sizes from across the state with no class divisions. This year the team has competed in 22 events and placed in five events, the best the teams has ever done at the state level. The following honors were earned: 3rd place, Trajectory--Hayden DeWeese and Jack DeWeese; 3rd place, WiFi Lab--Lance O'Dell and Will Krumpelman; 4th place, Bridge--Brayden King and Rhea Krumpelman; 4th place, Wright Stuff--Lance O'Dell and Will Krumpelman; and 5th place, Experimental Design--Madison Foster, Rhea Krumpelman, and Veronica Vaughn. Other students who attended but did not place included: Molly Allen, Aiden Bussman, Piper Hoon, Olivia Johnson, Ava Sportsman, Micah Tate and Brianna Teeter.

Read MoreScience Olympiad Heads To State

Second and Seventh Legislative District Lincoln Days Luncheon April 23

The annual Second and Seventh Legislative District Lincoln Days Luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m., April 23 and will feature Missouri Senators Josh Hawley and Roy Blunt. The event, hosted by the Grundy County Republican Central Committee, will feature linch at 12 p.m., at the Ketcham Community Center on the North Central Missouri College campus in Trenton.

Read MoreSecond and Seventh Legislative District Lincoln Days Luncheon April 23