The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free Prescribed Burning for Missouri Land Managers workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Poosey Conservation Area in Livingston County. This workshop will teach the skills and techniques to safely and effectively use prescribed burns as a habitat or forage management tool.
On Feb. 8, Rocky L. Coyle, Brookfield, was sentenced to 14 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections after being found guilty of two counts of 2nd degree child molestation and 1st degree sexual abuse.
The Missouri Feral Hog Elimination Partnership (the Partnership) removed 9,857 feral hogs from the landscape in 2021, making the total number of feral hogs eliminated more than 54,000 since 2016. The Partnership is made up of 13 federal and state agencies along with numerous agriculture and conservations organizations.
Robert Lee Wood, III, as sentenced by the Linn County Court to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for felony failure to appear, seven years for felony driving while revoked and 60 days in county jail for misdemeanor resisting/detention/ stop. His sentence will run consecutively with a sentence he is serving from another case.
Delegates from Linn County attended Great Northwest Day at the Capitol in Jefferson City on Feb. 1-2. They met with area lawmakers, including Rep. Rusty Black (pictured) and attended a luncheon with Gov. Mike Parson as the featured speaker. The Brookfield booth focused on Main Street and its businesses.
The State of Missouri has announced another postponement in the release of LIWHAP (Low Income Household Water Assistance Program). This program is designed to assist low-income residents with their water bills, much the way LIHEAP helps with heating and cooling.
Missouri has numerous public waterfowl hunting opportunities at wetlands and lakes, including those on conservation areas. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer a free virtual waterfowl hunting class from 5:30 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16. This class will teach the equipment and strategies needed to be successful hunting ducks and geese.
The Linn County Cattlemen's Association held their annual meeting on Saturday, Feb/ 5, in Brookfield. A Happy Birthday is wished for Krista Cokerham, Virgil Smith, Emily Anderson, Heather Martin on Feb.
When a country is deep in debt it raises taxes. During the 1760s, Parliament did just that.and passed two Acts which raised taxes in colonial America and without any representation by the colonists.
Backpacking is more complex than throwing a tent, a sleeping bag and some Ramen Noodles in a pack, and hitting a trail. If you’re going to cover a number of miles and stay out for a night or more, you must consider the essentials of food and shelter. You should also consider the quality of the rest of your gear. For an enjoyable backpacking experience, comfort is king.