Join MDC For In-Person Or Virtual Class On Milkweed And Monarch Butterflies In Blue Springs

Join MDC For In-Person Or Virtual Class On Milkweed And Monarch Butterflies In Blue Springs

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By Erin WoodielMissouri Department of Conservation Monarch butterflies are an important species to our state, and they depend on milkweed. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a course about the relationship between milkweed and monarchs from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday,…

Kids’ Picnic & Storytime at Longview Chapel

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Kids ages birth through 5th grade and their caretakers are invited to join in for Disciples Together on Monday, July 21 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. We will be gathering for a picnic and a storytime! Bring your lunch and meet us at the picnic…

MDC To Host Ladies Night Out For Outdoor Activities In Blue Springs

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By Erin WoodielMissouri Department of Conservation There are few better ways to spend a summer evening than experiencing community while embracing nature. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites women in the Kansas City region to attend Ladies Night Out: Adventure Under the…

WeekEnder FREE Outdoor Movie & Music Series

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For four Friday nights in a row, from July 11 to Aug. 1, Crown Center will host FREE outdoor entertainment for Kansas City. The WeekEnder series kicks off summer weekends with live music, food, and an outdoor movie when the sun goes…

MDC Hosts Free Hike At Fort Osage Historical Site

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By Erin WoodielMissouri Department of Conservation Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) on an adventure of the past and present! MDC invites the public to a free hike at the Fort Osage National Historic Landmark on Saturday, July 12, at 10…

From Wall Street To Main Street: Investing In Affordable Housing

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The Truman Heartland Community Foundation Board of Directors, in September of 2024, committed to move forward with an initiative to address Affordable Housing in our Eastern Jackson County community. The data that compelled the board to make this decision indicated that 22%…

Scheduling A Ride With OATS Transit

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OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services to rural residents of any age. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, call the OATS Transit office at 816-380-7433 or 800-480-6287. You can also visit our website…

28 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy

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Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 28 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The ceremony took place at 9 a.m. at the Patrol Academy gymnasium. The 123rd Recruit…

Driver Examination Stations Closed Statewide On July 4, 2025

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The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following date: Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. Normal operations will resume on Monday, July 7,…

Conservation Areas And The Fourth Of July

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By Jobe EdwardsMissouri Department of Conservation Conservation Agent – Jackson County With the Fourth of July upon us, Conservation Agents with the Missouri Department of Conservation want to remind everyone that the use of fireworks is prohibited on conservation areas throughout the…