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By Chelsea Corkins Our hot Missouri summers have not kept local 4-Hers from one of the Midwest’s most recognizable youth activities. During June, July, and August, many counties across Missouri hold County Fairs, with most incorporating some component of animal and livestock shows.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing up to $20 million in fiscal year 2023 to help conservation partners nationwide protect and restore critical wetlands through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP). USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is prioritizing proposals that support efforts to mitigate climate change by restoring wetlands while also prioritizing assistance to underserved communities. Last year, NRCS funded $11 million in partnerships. Proposals from partners are due Sept. 23, 2022.

Over the last several years, agencies and organizations across Northwest Missouri have received funding for programs aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities on our roadways. With preliminary reports showing 49 fatalities within the northwest region’s 20 counties during 2021, the work is not over yet. To assist agencies in the fight towards zero deaths in Northwest Missouri, and across the state, the Northwest Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety (NWMCRS) is once again offering grants for highway and traffic safety programs and resources.

Through end of March 2022, state had spent more than $6 billion in federal stimulus dollars intended for COVID-19 response from CARES Act, American Rescue Plan and other programs The latest monthly reports from State Auditor Nicole Galloway detailing state government's use of federal stimulus dollars intended for the COVID-19 response shows Missouri received $7.92 billion between April 2020 and March 2022. As the state's financial watchdog, the State Auditor's Office has issued the reports since June 2020 examining Missouri government's distribution and spending of funding received under the federal CARES Act, American Rescue Plan and other federal assistance programs.

August has arrived and with it the 2022-2023 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their student for school. It’s also important that drivers be prepared for the change in traffic patterns as students begin another year of instruction. In 2021, one person was killed and 217 injured in traffic crashes involving a school bus. In Missouri last year, 794 traffic crashes involved school buses. Troopers hope everyone will review these safety tips:

Of the 8,181 registered voters in Linn County 2,059 ballots were cast by about 25.17% of the voters during the Aug. 2 primary election.

State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that 2023 fiscal year-to-date net general revenue collections increased 38.3% compared to July 2021, from $701.3 million last year to $970.3 million this year.

The Brookfield R-III Board of Education, Brookfield, Missouri met in open session on Tuesday, July 19, in person in the HS Media Center. The following board members were present: Jim McIntyre, Blake DeVoy, Dave Shaw, Noel Staddie, and Ryan Burns. Jered Wallace was absent. President McIntyre called the meeting to order and led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance, according to Superintendent Dr. Kyle Collins report 'The Gist'.