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Kirsten Ewigman as the new Athletic Director of the Marceline R-V School District. This marks Ewigman’s 16th year at the Marceline R-V School District.

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.

Plans are underway for the 2022 Brookfield High School Alumni Weekend scheduled for July 15-16. Classes are encouraged to signup for the parade, among other events.

The Linn County Commission met on June 28 with Commissioners King, Murrain and Muck and Clerk Stephenson present. Commissioner King called the meeting to order.

Research tells us that by increasing your child’s self-esteem and self-awareness, you can help give your children protective factors. These protective factors are qualities that keep them from trying activities that can hurt them. Children who have protective factors tend to avoid underage drinking, teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, and school failure. A strong sense of self and an "I can do it!" attitude helps us deal with life's frustrations. Children need to feel safe, secure, loved, and connected to a family.

Thousands of members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America and guests gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, from July 3 -6 for the BPO Elks National Convention. During the convention, Brett Romeiser, Chillicothe, was installed as District Deputy for the BPO Elks for lodges in the Northwest District of the Missouri Elks Association, Inc. and will serve a one-year term.

The Timothy Herring family hosted a meal and fireworks on July 2 for the Herring family and other guests. The Scott Anderson family hosted a meal and fireworks on July 3 for the Herring family and other guests.

State Budget Director Dan Haug announced that net general revenue collections for June 2022 increased 20.5% compared to those for June 2021, from $1.22 billion last year to $1.47 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2022 fiscal year-to-date increased 14.6% compared to June 2021, from $11.24 billion last year to $12.88 billion this year.

At 2:28 p.m. on Friday, July 1, offender Sharon Atkeson, DOC No.

North Central Missouri (NCMC) college has been ranked by University HQ (Headquarters) as one of the best online community colleges in Missouri and one of the best places to earn an associate degree. Taking the second spot on the best online community college and number four as the best college to earn an associate degree, NCMC was ranked on multiple factors, including the cost of tuition, retention and graduation rates, programs offered, and reputation. https://universityhq.org/best-colleges/rankings/