News Briefs for Thursday (March 30, 2023)
Central Decatur Board Approves New Gymnasium Floor Bid Central Decatur School Board members approved the bid for the replacement of their junior high and high school gymnasium floor during their March meeting. Read more…
Two Marijuana Sales Tax Questions On Harrison County Ballots Tuesday Both Harrison County and City of Bethany officials have been asked for clarification regarding the two sales tax issues which will be before Harrison County and City of Bethany voters regarding a tax on marijuana products sold in Harrison County and/or the City of Bethany. Read more…
GRM Networks Announces FRS Youth Tour Selections GRM Networks have announced the names of the two students selected to represent GRM Networks at the 2023 Foundation for Rural Service Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. to be held later this year. Read more…
Jamesport Woman Arrested on Child Abuse Allegations (GALLATIN, MO) – A Jamesport woman has been arrested on charges of child abuse and endangering the welfare of a child filed in Daviess County. Read more…
St. Louis Cardinals Fans Can Get Special Edition Budweiser Cans (MISSOURINET) – Drink up Cardinals fans! Read more…
Transgender Protest Held On Missouri Capitol Steps (MISSOURINET) – Supporters of the LGBTQ community came out in droves for a protest for trans rights at the Missouri Capitol Wednesday afternoon. Read more…
Anti-Red Flag Law Voted Down In Senate Committee (MISSOURINET) – State Senator Bill Eigel’s Anti-Red Flag law has been voted down in committee on Wednesday morning. Read more…
Bailey Seeking Appeal Of Federal Ruling That Declared Missouri Gun Law Unconstitutional (MISSOURINET) – Missouri is in the process of appealing a federal judge’s ruling that declared the Second Amendment Preservation Act, or SAPA, unconstitutional. Read more…
Iowa DNR Investigating Wash Water Release In Union County The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Field Office says an investigation has started of wash water release from an Iowa Select livestock trailer wash facility in Union County. Read more…
Iowa Senate Puts the Brakes on Carbon Pipeline Regs From House (Radio Iowa) A bill that would have set a few new ground rules for carbon pipelines has stalled in the Senate. Representative Steven Holt, a Republican from Denison, led debate of the bill in the House, where it passed on a 73-to-20 vote. Read more…
Property Valuations Going Up Across the State of Iowa (Radio Iowa) New property tax valuations are starting to go out and some people may suffer sticker shock when they see the increase. Read more…
Water Quality is a Key Element for Practical Farmers of Iowa (Radio Iowa) An Iowa-based group that aims to help farmers practice a form of agriculture that benefits both the land and the people is working to recruit new members, especially in northwest Iowa. Read more…
Vilsack Outlines for Lawmakers USDA’s FY24 Budget Request (USDA) The Agriculture Secretary went to Capitol Hill Wednesday to outline for a Senate panel USDA’s budget request for the 2024 fiscal year. Read more…
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