Army Corps urges safety on its lakes over holiday

Sep 3, 2010, 10:02 AM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Federal officials are urging swimmers and boaters to be careful on Missouri lakes over the Labor Day weekend.

Drake University's 'D+' logo earns failing grade

Sep 3, 2010, 10:02 AM

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP)--A "D+" campaign logo aimed at encouraging recruitment at Drake University is getting a failing grade from some faculty, students and alumni.

They say the logo is offensive, embarrassing and tarnishes the Des Moines university's reputation.

Troops, families glad to hear end to Iraq combat

Sep 1, 2010, 7:40 AM

ALLEN G. BREED AP National Writer

As President Obama spoke, Violeta Sifuentes snuggled with her 6-year-old twins on the suede sofa--Samuel beside her, Selena sprawled across her legs.

When the 29-year-old Army captain explained what the president meant by combat operations in Iraq being over, "Nina" let out a loud, "Woo-hoo!" then asked, "Can we go play now?"

'Connected Hearts' assists Warrensburg schools in helping homeless children

Sep 3, 2010, 10:00 AM

By JEANNE M. SCHRODT, Digitalburg

School supplies stacked for student's back-to-school lists. (Photo Courtesy of Google Images)
WARRENSBURG, Mo. – A local organization is working with the Warrensburg R-VI school district to help needy and homeless children and their families to get them back on an even playing field.

Council holds line on property taxes, ponders 2010 budget

Aug 24, 2010, 6:02 AM

By BILLY MITCHELL Digitalburg

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – The proposed 2010-2011 city budget, and a possible annual increase in sewer bills, headlined Monday night’s City Council meeting.

Council held the line on property tax rates for the coming year, and discussed raising the speed limit along Burkharth Road.

Sadie Mapes has spent a lifetime helping others; Chamber honors her as Woman of the Year

Aug 16, 2010, 7:25 AM

By JEANNE M. SCHRODT

WARRENSBURG, Mo. --Whenever someone needed a volunteer, it's likely they heard about Sadie Mapes, who has been active in numerous activities in the community for many years.

Mapes has contributed more than 20 years of volunteer service to the Warrensburg Senior Center. She helped start the calling tree for Warrensburg police and fire departments to check on elderly citizens.

Martin Warren's construction progressing as scheduled

Aug 9, 2010, 10:03 AM

BY CASSIE WILSON, Digitalburg

WARRENSBURG, Mo.-- With a motto like “Believing in everyone; achieving every day”, it's no surprise that the construction at Martin Warren Elementary is progressing as scheduled.

Proposed open enrollment would have major impact upon Knob Noster school district

Aug 5, 2010, 8:19 AM

By BILLY MITCHELL Digitalburg

KNOB NOSTER, Mo. – The option of open enrollment could be just around the corner for Missouri families.

This could dramatically change the landscape of Missouri education for years to come. Missourians, if the proposed legislation passes, would be able to choose what school district their children are educated in, as early as the 2011-2012 school year.

State buys 2 hybrid buses, to operate in Warrensburg, Poplar Bluff

Aug 25, 2010, 8:19 AM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Public transportation in Missouri is getting a little cleaner.

City offices scatter to make room for construction

Aug 24, 2010, 1:27 PM

WARRENSBURG, Mo.--City offices will be playing musical chairs this weekend, as officials and staff seek temporary locations to permit the remodeling of City Hall.

State Fair Sale of Champions nets $99,750, with many of the animals donated to food banks

Aug 23, 2010, 4:09 AM

SEDALIA, Mo.--Youth in Agriculture Day was celebrated Saturday at the 2010 Missouri State Fair with a highlight being the annual Sale of Champions. The sale generated $99,750 to benefit Missouri youth involved in agriculture.

Workshops to offer help, advice to area farmers, ag vendors; first session is Sept. 16

Aug 13, 2010, 8:15 AM

WARRENSBURG, Mo.--A series of workshops will be offered this fall to provide information and education to landowners in Johnson County and surrounding areas.

Leadership of Survival's campaign to build a new safe house has connections to UCM

Aug 10, 2010, 9:01 AM

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- The campaign is on to build a new safe house to care for Johnson County’s increasing number of victims of domestic violence.

The victims are women and children, many of them desperate to find a safe haven from an abusive relationship. The current shelter is a 100-year-old house with too few bedrooms and baths.

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Hurricane Earl losing some strength, but has five coastal states in its path

Sep 3, 2010, 10:03 AM

The Associated Press

Hurricane Earl had lost some of its strength and was at category 2 strength with winds up to 105 mph early Friday off North Carolina's coast.

Will Mexico, Mo., get goat as mascot? How b-a-a-a-d is that?

Sep 3, 2010, 7:54 AM

MEXICO, Mo. (AP)--A goat that wandered the northeast Missouri town of Mexico continues to be a popular figure, even after its capture, so much so that an effort is under way to make it Mexico's official mascot.

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