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Body LIBERTY – A light turnout decided elections in Clay and Ray counties.

Body RICHMOND – The Missouri Secretary of State’s office awarded the Ray County Library a $1,100 Reading Challenge Software Grant.

Body OMAHA, Nebraska – It may appear to be like a toy, but the power found in allterrain vehicles can quickly turn deadly when they are misused, based on information from the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health.

Body FROM LEFT are Trish Fields, Scout of the Year Garrett Allnutt and VFW Commander Larry Brune. Allnutt’s Eagle Scout project involved refinishing the Farris Theatre balcony floor with over 170 combined volunteer hours.

Body COLUMBIA – Health leaders report COVID-19 cases rose significantly in Clay and Ray counties during the last two weeks of May.

Body RICHMOND – Fishing River crept into yards on the north side of Richmond, causing pumping to keep water out of the Hogan residence, 1413 Brookwood.

Body RICHMOND – Taking individualized graduation photos in the Richmond High School gymnasium simulates a typical graduation, photographer David Dice of Dice Photography said.

Body AMES, Iowa – At the start of 2020, the agricultural economy appeared poised for a good year, which came as good news, considering the drought two years ago and the floods last year.

Body SEDALIA – At this time, Missouri State Fair organizers are moving forward with preparations, though timelines have been altered and nothing is certain, for the 11-day fair.

Body LIBERTY – Election officials in Ray and Clay counties have taken steps to minimize the risk of contracting COVID-19 when voters cast in-person votes during the municipal elections Tuesday, June 2.