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Body On a stretch of rolling farmland north of Hardin, a pair of towering draft horses and a flock of curious ostriches are the heart of a growing operation that started as nothing more than a dream.

Body Ray County leaders opted to remove the Buffalo Road bridge from a federal list for potential replacement funding, citing the steep cost as outweighing the benefits of keeping the little-used crossing open.

Body Ray County 911 saved almost $90,000 in six months by switching phone and internet service providers, a move officials said improved speeds and reliability while freeing up money for other needs.

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Body A decades-old bridge on Missouri Route Z south of Orrick will soon be limited to a single lane as crews prepare for its eventual replacement.

Body MIRANDA JAMISON Lead Reporter Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series about Missouri Valley Community Action Agency’s programs in Ray County which help families overcome poverty through early education, childcare and support services.

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Body MIRANDA JAMISON Safety upgrades costing thousands of dollars have transformed the Ray County Jail as officials work to address persistent staffing shortages and rising youth substance use.

Body A bridge south of Orrick that has carried Missouri Route Z traffic for decades is nearing the end of its service life and transportation officials want to hear from the community before it is replaced.

Body Editor’s note: This story is the first in a two-part series examining information Missouri health leaders recently discussed about sweeping federal Medicaid cuts.