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DAR Hosts 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
TROY – While more than 100 local residents gathered Friday at the Lincoln County Courthouse for a 25th anniversary remembering the 9/11 attacks, the ceremony had a uniquely personal meaning for Robin McPeters.
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Clowning around with purpose
EMINENCE, Mo. — What can juggling, mime and balloon animals teach young people about handling life’s challenges? Quite a bit, according to University of Missouri Extension’s 4-H Clown College, which uses clowning arts to help rural youths build confidence, resilience and healthy coping skills. Launched in the summer of 2024, 4-H Clown College has reached…
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Report: Outdoor rec adds $10 billion to state’s economy
COLUMBIA – Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, boating and other forms of outdoor recreation generate billions of dollars in economic activity across Missouri. A new University of Missouri Extension report estimates outdoor recreation contributes more than $10 billion annually to the state’s economy and supports tens of thousands of jobs in a variety of sectors, including tourism,…