State Band Festival Results Recently, Marceline R-V students took part in Band State Festival. State Festival Solo was Sophomore Sarah Wright, Junior Steven Graves, and Senior Madelynne Bond results are as follows: Steven Graves-Trombone Solo-State Festival -Bronze; Sarah Wright-Trumpet Solo-State Festival-Silver; and Madelynne Bond-Vocal Solo-State Festival-Silver.
Recently, Raegan Duey and Mason Barnett were named Marceline Middle and High School Students of the Week. Duey's activities include softball and basketball. She enjoys being outside and hanging out with friends and family. Barnett's activities include football and wrestling. He enjoys arrowhead hunting, flint knapping, and spending time with friends and family.
Marceline's Walt Disney Elementary School fifth graders recently graduated from D.A.R.E., as lead by Police Chief Bob Donelson. The students celebrated with a pool party then pizza lunch at the park.
Brookfield Student Council High School Student Council held a workday on April 27 where they brainstormed, took part in team building events and held conversations about the current and future school years.
There is a $3 suggested contribution for meals for those 60 years and over and $6.75 cost for meals for those 59 years and under. Meals are delivered Monday thru Friday, from 10:30 a.m., – 12 p.m., except on holidays.
Saturday afternoon, April 30, the Bucklin Chapter 57 American Legion Riders met at the New Cambria True Blue Restaurant for their monthly meeting. The Chapter 57 Legacy 170 mile Ride will be June 11th, starting 10 a.m., at Bevier Loves Truck Stop. Chapter 57 Director invited any vehicle to participate. Pictured is: Pam, baby, Terry, Clint, and Crystal Aldridge, Terry Smith, Steve Rich, Linda and Robert Maddox, Charles Souther and Ralph Thomas.
Missouri farm income appears on pace for another record year, according to John Kruse, associate research and extension professor in agricultural and applied economics at the University of Missouri. “It’s not often when there are back-to-back record years for Missouri farm income, but the data suggests 2021 set a new record for Missouri farm income at $4.27 billion, and 2022 appears to be close behind at $4.19 billion,” Kruse said.
The Turkey Creek Bridge, located on Carroll County Missouri Route E between Missouri Route D and Missouri Route PP, will close soon for a bridge replacement project. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) contracted with Mera Excavating, LLC to complete the project.
Make the MOST of May with MOST 529, Missouri’s 529 Education Plan. Throughout the month of May, the first 1,600 Missourians who open a MOST 529 account for a beneficiary aged 0-5 and schedule recurring contributions will receive a $50 contribution from MOST 529 to their new account.
The Missouri Tomato School, May 19-20, gathers national and regional experts and successful local farmers to teach growers and serious hobbyists how to grow Missouri’s top-selling vegetables. Classes are Thursday and Friday at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church, 4725 NE Lakewood Way, Lee’s Summit.