News Briefs for Friday (April 14, 2023)

Princeton School To Apply For Summer School Grant Princeton’s School Board sworn in members elected to new terms on the board following the election last week during their April meeting. Read more…

Maryville Selected For Tourism Grants The City of Maryville has received two awards announced by the Missouri Department of Economic Development through the Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Program. Read more…

Ringgold County Hospital Selected For Health Careers Funding Program The Iowa Governor’s Office announced funding awards for apprenticeship programs to help expand health careers across Iowa. Read more…

More I-35 Lane Closures Next Week For Kearney Interchange Project The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced the next round of lane closures associated with the construction of a new Interstate interchange in Kearney at 19th Street. Read more…

St. Joe Man Wanted On Iowa Warrant Arrested A St. Joseph man was arrested Thursday evening in Buchanan County on a felony fugitive warrant from the state of Iowa. Read more…

St. Joseph Police Identify Body Found Wednesday Saint Joseph Police have identified a body found on Wednesday. Read more…

Trenton Man Pleads Guilty to 2019 Trenton Police Shooting A Trenton man who was set for jury trial in the shooting of a Trenton police officer has entered a guilty plea in the Circuit Court of Livingston County. Read more…

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Mazzie Boyd Capitol Report for April 13, 2023

Winston School Update 4-14-23

PanicFest Is Underway In North Kansas City (MISSOURINET) – PanicFest is underway in North Kansas City. Read more…

There Might Be A Deal After All On A Bill To Legalize Sports Betting (MISSOURINET) – There might be a deal after all on a bill that would legalize sports betting in Missouri.  Read more…

Schmitt Demands Answers To US Passport Backlog (MISSOURINET) – There’s a current delay in obtaining U-S passports. Read more…

Iowa House & Senate Closer to Deal on Property Tax Plan (Radio Iowa) A House committee has unanimously voted for legislation that would prevent the property tax bill on an Iowa residence or ag land from going up more than three percent a year.  Read more…

Iowa House Sends Governor Bill Requiring More Frequent Verifications for Welfare Eligibility (Radio Iowa) A bill to require more screening for Iowans receiving government food and health care assistance is headed to the governor for her signature. Read more…

Lawson Girls And Boys Sweep Plattsburg Track Team Wins

Lafayette County Sweeps Team Track Titles At Trenton

Thursday Baseball Scoreboard

Central Decatur Hosts Guy Clark Relays, Clarke Hosts Goos Invitational

New Pitch Clock Causes Concern Among Some MLB Teams (MISSOURINET) – With the new MLB pitch clock, some teams don’t want to lose out on concession sales. Read more…

High School Schedule For Friday 4-14-23

USDA Makes Big Investment for Trees, Green Spaces in Disadvantaged Urban Areas (USDA) An expanded USDA program will mean more trees and more green spaces for disadvantaged urban areas. Read more…

Argentina Drought and Continuing Impacts on Its Corn Crop (USDA) Another downward adjustment in Argentina’s corn production forecast was made this month by USDA, as drought continues to affect that nation’s crop. Read more…

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