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Brookfield Community Chest Distributes $9,400

BROOKFIELD - The Brookfield Community Chest met at the Twin Parks in Brookfield on September 11, to distribute funds at the conclusion of their 2025 campaign fundraising event. Qualifying applicants of 501 (C) (3) status were: Animal Shelter of Linn County, Brookfield Area Growth Partnership, Brookfield Junction Park, Brookfield Senior Center, Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri, Ministries in Linn County-Food Pantry, Ministries in Linn County-General Assistance, North Central YMCA, and VFW Auxiliary.

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Laclede Celebrates Pershing Days with Pride and Patriotism

LACLEDE – In the quiet community of Laclede, history is never far away. In fact, it’s all around. American history is tucked into our small community right here off U.S. Highway 36. It was here that General John J. Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I, spent his boyhood. His leadership and legacy have made this small town a proud cornerstone of American military history. Each year, the community comes together for Pershing Days, a celebration that honors both its most famous son and the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States military. This year’s festival, set for Sept. 12–14, carries special weight as it salutes the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps.

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