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Happy Birthday is wished for Kylee Duncan, Teresa Groves, Paul Chapman, Jr. on February 5, Max Tiemeyer, Dalton Stone, Debby Surber on February 6, Kody Cokerham, Karen Surber, Haylee Zell, Kelly Richards, Dillon Myers, Clint Burnett, Mary Lou Schmitz on February 7, Jennifer Peters, Rebecca Yount, Brianna Dawson, Ashley Thieme, Cameron Creason, Shane Carriker on February 8, John Thomas, Sharon Young on February 9, Brooke Falconer on February 10, Meggie Young, Hudson Meek on February 11.

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.

The Marceline Nutrition Center is located at 229 W. Hauser. Please call ahead at 660-376-3103 to reserve a carry-out meal, which will be ready at 11 a.m. Dine-in meals begin at 11:30 a.m. Suggested contribution is $3 per meal. 8 oz. low-fat milk is offered at every meal.

Governor Mike Parson recently announced that the Department of Economic Development (DED) has awarded a total of $261 million through the ARPA Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program to 60 recipients for projects that will expand and improve internet access statewide, including two in Linn County. Projects receiving funds are expected to create more than 55,000 connections in locations that previously lacked adequate internet access. “We’re proud to announce the recipients of the Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program, which represents a major step forward in strengthening Missouri’s internet connectivity,” Governor Parson said. “Our goal with American Rescue Plan Act funds is to make investments that have a lasting, positive impact for Missourians statewide. Today, we have accomplished that for broadband expansion, which is vital to supporting education, health care, business, and agriculture in today’s economy.”

Students and families of Father Mc-Cartan Catholic School have been celebrating Catholic Schools Week with events including a family dance, carnival games, food drive, themed dress up days and a special mass.

The deadline is quickly approaching for Missouri agriculture students interested in applying for a 2023 Missouri Corn Scholarship. High school and college students pursuing a career in agronomy or other agriculture-related field must submit the necessary forms no later than Feb. 10 to be eligible for one of seven $1,000 scholarships sponsored by the Missouri Corn Growers Association and the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council.

District 7: Representing Carroll, Linn, Livingston and Ray counties Things are moving at a fast pace with committee meetings taking up the bulk of our time these last two weeks in the Missouri House of Representatives. House Joint Resolution 43 regarding protecting the right of all Missouri citizens to make their voices heard while also preventing the initiative petition process from being abused by out-ofstate big bucks that have no ties to our state was passed out of the Elections and Elected Officials committee I chair with the intent to be presented for floor debate the first week of February. The facts that came out during committee include that the current Missouri Constitution has been changed more than 60 times since 1954 and that our state is one of only 18 states that allow constitutional change through this process with Missouri having one of the largest state constitutions in the country.

Chariton Valley (CV) recently announced it will bring high-speed fiber broadband to homes, businesses, and farms in rural areas of Macon, Monroe, Ralls and Shelby Counties utilizing over $43 million awarded through the Missouri Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program.

The Women Legislators of Missouri are sponsoring 16, $1000 scholarships for young women who have shown excellence in leadership, academics, and community service. Candidates must submit a 500-word essay answering the question, “If you were a state legislator, what is one specific goal that you would hope to achieve and why?” The application is located at http://bit.ly/molegwomen. Deadline for submission is March 1, 2023.