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The Great Plains Growers Conference will be hosted on the Missouri Western State University campus on Jan. 12 and 13 in St. Joseph. The program includes optional pre-conference all-day workshops on Jan. 11. “This conference is a great educational opportunity for new and established fruit and vegetable farmers, and folks really appreciate the networking opportunities to meet and talk with other growers in the region,” says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Justin Keay, one of the organizers.

Community Blood Center (CBC) will conduct a life-saving blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 10. CBC is the primary provider of blood and blood components to 70 plus hospitals and medical centers in the Greater Kansas City region.

A Kansas City man facing charges of assault is now under house arrest after being released from Ray County Jail. Charged with three felonies — first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon — 23-year-old Achilles A.

Older Ray County residents receive word from Ray County Commissioners in support of the senate bill which freezes property tax rates for residents ages 65 and older. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate Bill (SB) 190 in early June.