By Bill Cooper
Outdoor programs for veterans of the United States Armed Forces have been around for some time. They all have a kindred purpose: to get veterans outdoors to help them deal with the complications of having served.
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Big fish and bad poetry
By Larry Dablemont
I caught a big bass this past week in one of my favorite places. He was a hefty, hard-fighting largemouth, which I admired and released. He seemed to be very appreciative as he swum away. A smaller fish might have ‘swam’ away, but all the big fish I ever remember all “swum” off.
Missouri Department of Conservation invites families to back-to-school fishing event Aug. 9 at Bray Conservation Area
Young anglers and their families will have opportunities to ring in the school year with a catch-and-release fishing event on Aug. 9 near Rolla.
STARCO presents painting to city council
Steelville Arts Council volunteer Phyllis Perkins (left) presented a painting created at the 9th Annual Plein Air event to the Steelville City Council at its meeting on July 19.
District considering grant for new technology
St. James Schools Superintendent Tim Webster informed the Board of Education on July 21 that the district is applying for an Apple grant, which could replace aging technology in the district. The district uses MacBooks and iPads across most grade levels and this grant would provide a way to fund updated technologies.
Annexation could bring 74 acres into city
Before their second regular monthly meeting on July 20, the Cuba City Council held a public hearing on the proposed annexation of 74 acres on the west side of town. Developer Andy Stubblefield plans to build residences on the property.