Andrew County auctioneer recognized with big honor
Auctioneering is more than just fast lips and faster eyes. It is an art and a career.
March 2025
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Slow down Redux
Today, I share a story. Skip to the end if you do not want to read this adventure and just want to get to the lesson at the end of this sitcom episode.It was one of those days.
Words and Mental Health
Humans are unique in having developed full language, and language has enabled our impressive social, operational, artistic, and scientific accomplishments. We think that long before our species emerged 300,000 years ago -- Homo Sapiens -- language was developed by our modern cousin, Homo Erectus, two or three million years earlier.Language is made of words, tones, sounds, rhythms, and facial expressions – and of course as it develops, there are drawing and writing.
What to Do with Your Retirement Money When You Leave a Job
When you leave your job or retire, you have an opportunity to manage your funds that have been accumulating in an employer sponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k), 403(b) or government 457(b) plan.Depending on the situation, you generally have four options when you leave your employer.1. Transfer the assets to an IRA through a rollover2.
Meeks criminal cases end with guilty plea to all charges
In 2024, two criminal cases involving six felony charges were filed against a 21-year-old Andrew County resident.Circuit Judge Dan Kellogg called the cases against Jesse Ryan Meeks for a possible plea hearing or trial setting on Monday, March 10.Meeks dressed in a blue suit stepped forward with his attorney Nathan Johnson, who is a past president of the Buchanan County Bar Association. Johnson informed the judge his client wished to plead guilty on all six felony counts.Kellogg carefully explained to Meeks his legal rights at this time.
Zebra Swallowtails flying in a forest near you soon
If a contest were held today to determine the most beautiful butterfly to live in Missouri, the Zebra Swallowtail would surely place in the top three!These vibrantly colored butterflies cannot be mistaken for any other species, especially in the Midwest. They are referred to as polymorphic butterflies, meaning they have two distinct color and size forms.
High cattle prices still have farmers and ranchers looking for profit
Pratt Livestock is the place to find good, green, home-raised grazing steers by the pot load, or top-quality bred cows, or everything from baby calves to fat steers. One just has to have the money to buy them.
House Passes Bill Expanding Newborn Safety Incubators
This week, the Missouri House passed HB 121, a bill aimed at expanding the state's newborn safety incubator program. These incubators, which allow parents to safely leave their newborns without fear of prosecution, have already saved thousands of babies nationwide.
Free composting class in St. Joseph in May
A free composting class for residents of Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, and DeKalb Counties will be offered on two different dates in May to educate people on the process and benefits of composting at home.Todd Higgins, a horticulture specialist with MU Extension-Buchanan County, will teach the introductory class May 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
North Andrew boys end season as district champions
The Cardinals final record of 16-14 won’t tell the full story of a team that went 5-2 down the stretch to win their first district championship since 2021.North Andrew head coach Wade Bryson certainly enjoyed the season.“This season was some of the most fun I've ever had coaching,” said Bryson. “The guys loved to play basketball, they loved to practice, and they were committed to getting better each and every day.