News Briefs for Monday (March 13, 2023)

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More I-35 Closures At Kearney This Week The ongoing interchange construction project on Interstate 35 at Kearney will cause more lane closures this week. Read more…

Weekend Motorcycle Crash Leaves St. Joe Man With Serious Injuries A Saturday night motorcycle crash left a St. Joseph man with serious injuries. Read more…

U.S. Route 36 Bridges in Chillicothe to Narrow A Missouri Department of Transportation project to rehabilitate the driving surface of the Blackwell Creek Bridges on U.S. Route 36 just east of Mitchell Avenue in Chillicothe will begin soon. Read more…

COMMENTARY Thanking Farmers is About More than Just Words Dear Friend, National Thank a Farmer Week is an opportunity for all of us to reflect on the incredible work that farm families across this country do to keep us fed. That “thank you” should also come with action. We’ve got to have their backs. Read more…

COMMENTARY Missouri Farm Bureau Members Return to D.C. This Week There’s nothing quite like the hum of Capitol Hill during springtime. Members of Congress are debating, the iconic cherry blossom trees are beginning to bloom, and D.C. is alive with activity from school groups and engaged advocates from all across the country. Read more…

Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to Felonies Stemming from January 6 U.S. Capitol Riot (MISSOURINET) – A Missouri man has pleaded guilty in federal court to two felonies for his involvement in the January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot. Read more…

Health Professionals Advise Protecting Against Spring Allergies (MISSOURINET) – Millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies and allergists are recommending Missourians prepare themselves now for when Spring officially gets here. Read more…

Hawley Sponsors Bill That Would Ban Chinese Ownership of American Farmland (MISSOURINET) – Chinese-owned companies would be banned from owning farmland in the United States under legislation filed in the U-S Senate. Read more…

MO Secretary of State Defends Decision to Leave Election (MISSOURINET) – Secretary of State John Ashcroft has led Missouri out of a consortium of states formed to fight voter fraud. Read more…

Iowa Casino Economic Impact Tops $1 Billion Again (Radio Iowa) The latest report on the 19 state-regulated casinos shows their economic impact on the state once again tops one billion dollars. Racing and Gaming administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says that includes all the money spent by the facilities. Read more…

DeSantis Draws Large Crowds at Iowa Events (Radio Iowa) Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made his first campaign-style trip to Iowa, drawing large crowds in Davenport and Des Moines. Governor Kim Reynolds introduced him at both events, as she’s appearing alongside both declared and likely 2024 GOP presidential candidates. Read more…

MIAA Knocked Out Of South Central Regional Tournament Southern Nazarene shot 63 percent from the field in the second half and provided the second knockout of an MIAA team on Sunday as Southern Nazarene ended the Northwest Missouri State men’s basketball season 61-57 in the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Tournament at Bearcat Arena. Read more…

Des Moines Set to Host NCAA Tournament (Radio Iowa) It will be a busy week for officials at Drake University. Not only did the Bulldog men’s and women’s basketball teams qualify for the NCAA Tournament but the school is serving as host of first and second-round games in Des Moines beginning Thursday. Read more…

Northwest Men’s Run For 4th Straight Title Comes To An End The Northwest Missouri State Men’s Basketball team’s quest for a fourth straight national championship ended Sunday evening with a 61-57 loss against Southern Nazarene during the NCAA Central Region semifinals at Bearcat Arena in Maryville. Read more…