NEW YORK (AP) — Labrador retrievers are still tugging hardest on U.S. dog lovers’ heartstrings, but poodles just strutted back into the American Kennel Club’s top five most popular dog breeds for the first time in nearly a quarter-century.
Jack Forbes, former long-time Brookfield City Council member is one of three candidates running for two seats on the Brookfield City Council in the April 5 Municipal Election. Forbes currently serves on the city’s Housing Board and served on council from 1983-1995 and then again from 1999-2014.
Sustainable agriculture is an approach to farming that will allow modern farmers to meet the needs of a growing population while enhancing environmental quality. That can benefit both current and future generations, and technology will play a vital role in realizing the goals of sustainable agriculture.
Lonnie Trentham, Brookfield’s Mayor, is one of three candidates running for two seats on the Brookfield City Council in the April 5 Municipal Election. Trentham is running for re-election because he wants to continue making a difference in the town he has called home since 1996.
Stallo found guilty A Linn County court found Frank Stallo guilty of felony driving while revoked. This case was investigated by the Linn County Sheriff ’s Office.
The Bucklin Community Association held its annual Irish Stew Dinner on March 12. Organizers reported a good crowd was in attendance. The winner of the Lottery Board drawing was John A. Shoemaker Sr. The attendance drawing prize was a t-shirt won by Arleta Stone.
Ongoing • Sewing Class at the Brookfield YMCA. Free sewing class on Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.
The Brookfield Senior Center can be reached at 660-258-2577. There is a $3 suggested contribution for meals for those 60 years and over; and $6.75 cost for meals for those 59 years old and younger. Please be sure to store any uneaten meals in the refrigerator. Milk is provided with each meal.
The Gallatin Theater League thespians are preparing to present “Ripcord” by David Lindsay-Abairewill a play about two women in a senior living facility. The cast will perform “Ripcord” at 7 p.m., on March 24, 25 and 26 at the Courter Theater in Gallatin.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has announced the winners of the 2021 “See a Bloom, Give It Room” Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Video Challenge. The theme for this competition was urban waters located in the Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area. EPA selected first, second, and third prize winners who will split an $11,000 prize pool.