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Body WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – The COVID-19 pandemic has changed some ways of getting food to hungry people, but food still is being donated and distributed to meet the increased need.

Body ORRICK – High school Principal Michelle Wityk said farewell to a group of “resilient” people June 27: Orrick’s Class of 2020. Wityk gave the opening remarks and served as the host for the graduation ceremony, which streamed on the Orrick R-XI School District’s Facebook page.

Body WARRENSBURG – Independence Day marked the end of a long layoff for David Wood. From auto racing, that is.

Body RICHMOND – Watching her Spartans during their first day of team camp, Richmond varsity softball coach Staci Maddux could tell they had honed their skills during their time away from school.

Body RICHMOND – The number of coronavirus cases stands at 28 in Ray County, but the county has avoided recording any deaths. The state and nation have been less fortunate.

Body RICHMOND – There is a change in the Ray County Fair Ham Breakfast: no ham on the menu. Concern about serving the annual breakfast safely led to the decision not to have the normal meal at 6:30 a.m.

Body WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued about $1.4 billion to agricultural producers to provide a boost amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Body JEFFERSON CITY – Missourians can request absentee ballots in the Aug. 4 primary elections.

Body LEXINGTON – Jubilee World bought the 43-acre Wentworth Military Academy and College, 1880 Washington Ave., Lexington, for the Christian organization’s new educational wing, starting the 2020- 21 academic year.

Body COLUMBIA – Abby Nail, a graduating senior at Orrick R-XI High School, won a $2,000 MFA Foundation scholarship.