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The Linn County Commission met on Sept. 6 with Commissioners King, Murrain and Muck and Clerk Stephenson present.

Watch out for slow-moving farm equipment This harvest season, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is reminding motorists to keep a watchful eye for slow-moving farm vehicles. Being patient, driving carefully and respecting boundaries are all equally important when driving around farm vehicles.

Mentors Wanted - Project Hero Help local youth raise academic performance, improve self-respect and build self-esteem. You can be a positive role model offering advice, life skills, friendship and so much more.

Almost 150 Missouri 4-H youths applied their evaluation and communication skills Sept. 10 during the University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at the Trowbridge Livestock Center on the MU campus in Columbia. Several youth from Linn County were honored. Linn County was also named one of the top three junior teams.

Life Options Green Hills Pregnancy + Health Center recently announced Bill Moore has been named its Fatherhood Program Manager. Moore oversees all the male services and facilitates the training for male volunteers.

Ongoing • Linn County Historical Society Tillman House Museum open to the public. Saturdays.

Sept. 24 is the Mum and Pumpkin Festival near Meadville. Open to the public starting at 1 p.m. with bands from 2 to 11 p.m. Corn Maze, Cornhole tournament, food truck. Call Farmin' Berries at 660-247-1651 for more information.