“Measure to manage: exploring management strategies to cut costs, increase performance, and capture value” will be the theme of the next Three-State Beef Conference, to be held at locations across Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska in January.
The New Cambria Community Betterment Committee its first annual Holiday Community Dinner on Dec. 11 at the fire station. The event included a meal with soup and sandwiches, giveaways and of course a visit from Santa.
As we start to wrap-up 2022 and look into 2023 many of us may have said yes to serving on a board or been elected to a board or council. Either way when it comes to serving in this type of a roll be sure to learn all you can about what you are getting into. You might need to do a little research and even talk to others that are serving or have served. There are certain things to think about when working with a public type board, council or committee.
For some, winter brings magical joy, with snow, hot chocolate, sledding, and merriment for the holiday seasons. For others, it means shorter days, isolation, and challenging memories of past years. While we cannot change the number of daylight hours, we can adjust some things to make the season less heavy and more restorative. Here are a few tips to taking back control of your space, and your mood, when it’s cold outside.
Looking for a new way to start those healthy habits in 2023? Starting in January, MU Extension is hosting a nocost program that meets only once a month, online, and educates our community on a variety of health topics from sleep to strength training. Every month we set our goals and work together as a health family to achieve them.
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Lamar Johnson has wrongly spent nearly three decades in prison for a St. Louis killing after a witness was coerced into falsely identifying him as the shooter, an attorney for the local prosecutor's office told a judge (last) Monday (Dec. 12).
Q: I've heard that there are some breathing exercises that can help me control my anxiety. How does that work exactly? -- Olivia F., Richmond, Virginia A: That's a great question! There are a couple of new studies out that show how powerfully breathing affects brain function, including mood and emotions. One published in Psychological Review found that brain rhythms are closely tied to the rhythm of your breathing and how you breathe affects emotions, attention, and how you process the outside world. The researchers also observed that you are more sensitive to the outside world when you breathe in deeply and you tune out the outside world when exhaling.
North Central Missouri College (NCMC) has earned the recognition of Best Agriculture Programs in Missouri by Intelligent.com. Intelligent.com has also included NCMC on the list of Best Community Colleges in Missouri for 2023. The research identifies top schools in the state based on tuition costs, the number of credits required to graduate, and the online coursework delivery format. On the list, NCMC earns the title Best Agriculture Programs for all community colleges in Missouri. For more information about the ranking, visit https://www. intelligent.com/best-community- colleges/missouri/# east_central_college “On behalf of our agriculture students and the NCMC Agriculture Program, we are honored to receive this recognition,” said Rustin Jumps, NCMC Agriculture Instructor and Barton Farm Manager. “As we strive to continually keep up with providing quality applied learning experiences for students at the Barton Farm Campus, along with preparing them for careers in the agriculture industry, being recognized as the best community college agriculture program helps reinforce our efforts as we move forward.”
This summer, Randy and Carol Almond and family were among the families honored during the 64th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, August 15 at the Missouri State Fair. The Almond family was selected as the Linn County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Linn County and the local Farm Bureau.
Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) employees wish everyone a merry and safe Christmas. One way for it to be merry is for everyone to arrive at their holiday celebrations safely. Remember to wear your seat belt, obey all traffic laws, pay attention, and please, don’t drink and drive.