John Coffey

Students interested in robotics, coding and other technology-focused activities still have time to register for emPowerU's Summer STEAM Camps in St. Joseph.

The Maryville R-II Board of Education approved several contracts and other business during its meeting Wednesday.

The Missouri Department of Transportation will close a portion of Nodaway County Route V east of Skidmore today for a culvert replacement.

The Benedictine monks of Conception Abbey have elected Father Paul Sheller, O.S.B., as the northwest Missouri monastery's 11th abbot.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has updated livestock entry requirements for animals coming from areas near New World Screwworm infestations, requiring a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection completed within five days of entry and additional documentation for animals from adjacent surveillance zones.

The Lied Public Library in Clarinda has received a $25,000 grant to expand adult literacy and digital skills programs.

MU Extension is partnering with The Nature Conservancy, the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri Prairie Foundation to offer a summer-long native plant identification workshop series.

The Allied Arts Council and the City of St. Joseph are reminding residents that the deadline to nominate individuals and organizations for the 2026 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts is approaching.

As Fourth of July celebrations approach, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is urging motorists to plan ahead and make safe choices before hitting the road.