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Bill Robinson, right, spent Monday afternoon stuffing yard and garden debris in his burn barrel with friend, Wayne Porchet. ‘Gotta get rid of my elephant ears,’ he said referring to the large green stalks from his garden. Monday was the first day for people to burn in an approved container within the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The period ends Nov. 22.
Bill Robinson, right, spent Monday afternoon stuffing yard and garden debris in his burn barrel with friend, Wayne Porchet. ‘Gotta get rid of my elephant ears,’ he said referring to the large green stalks from his garden. Monday was the first day for people to burn in an approved container within the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The period ends Nov. 22. // Click here to purchase
Katherine Bruns, receptionist for Slayton Chiropractic, is a regional finalist in the Oldre Worker of the year contest
Katherine Bruns, receptionist for Slayton Chiropractic, is a regional finalist in the Oldre Worker of the year contest // Click here to purchase
Jessica Cox has learned to live a life unencumbered by the fact that she was born without arms.
Jessica Cox has learned to live a life unencumbered by the fact that she was born without arms. // Click here to purchase
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon stops to talk with St. Joseph Mayor Ken Shearin and council member Barbara LaBass Thursday before taking the podium at the St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce economic summit luncheon.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon stops to talk with St. Joseph Mayor Ken Shearin and council member Barbara LaBass Thursday before taking the podium at the St. Joseph Area Chamber of Commerce economic summit luncheon. // Click here to purchase
Pumpkin chucker Daniel Morgan tosses fall fruit toward Rod Baker as they fill a pickup with product Wednesday morning. Despite unusually wet fall weather, Mr. Morgan says he got a great yield from his pumpkin field. Because he used a lot of herbicide, each acre yielded over a tractor-trailer full with the orange fruit.
Pumpkin chucker Daniel Morgan tosses fall fruit toward Rod Baker as they fill a pickup with product Wednesday morning. Despite unusually wet fall weather, Mr. Morgan says he got a great yield from his pumpkin field. Because he used a lot of herbicide, each acre yielded over a tractor-trailer full with the orange fruit. // Click here to purchase
Kindergarten teacher Jennifer Nanneman assesses Baltazar Morales Wednesday afternoon at Hosea Elementary.
Kindergarten teacher Jennifer Nanneman assesses Baltazar Morales Wednesday afternoon at Hosea Elementary. // Click here to purchase
Wayne Pease had more leaves than he knew what to do with Monday afternoon at his cousin’s home on Mitchell Avenue. He and his wife, Leena, had already hauled away 16 bags. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, many of the early turning trees such as hickory and ash are holding on to their leaves as the oaks begin to turn now.
Wayne Pease had more leaves than he knew what to do with Monday afternoon at his cousin’s home on Mitchell Avenue. He and his wife, Leena, had already hauled away 16 bags. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, many of the early turning trees such as hickory and ash are holding on to their leaves as the oaks begin to turn now. // Click here to purchase
Melanie and Drew Linville met in Hawaii, where there is an indoor smoking ban, so they are used to standing outside to inhale their tobacco. On Monday the Maryville City Council entertained the idea of banning smoking in all businesses, including the Maryville Pub, where Mr. Linville works. If the council enacts an ordinance, Mr. Linville does not expect it will hurt business, although he said the decision should be left to business owners.
Melanie and Drew Linville met in Hawaii, where there is an indoor smoking ban, so they are used to standing outside to inhale their tobacco. On Monday the Maryville City Council entertained the idea of banning smoking in all businesses, including the Maryville Pub, where Mr. Linville works. If the council enacts an ordinance, Mr. Linville does not expect it will hurt business, although he said the decision should be left to business owners. // Click here to purchase
A woman in a blue Toyota Rav4 signals and turns left at the intersection of Pacific Street and the Belt Highway despite the presence of a sign indicating right turn only.
A woman in a blue Toyota Rav4 signals and turns left at the intersection of Pacific Street and the Belt Highway despite the presence of a sign indicating right turn only. // Click here to purchase
Downtown motorists know the frustration of sitting at a stoplight when there are no other vehicles around.
Downtown motorists know the frustration of sitting at a stoplight when there are no other vehicles around. // Click here to purchase
This lot at 1029 Douglas St. is just one of approximately 100 that can be bought from the city for the low price of $1.
This lot at 1029 Douglas St. is just one of approximately 100 that can be bought from the city for the low price of $1. // Click here to purchase
Northwest Missouri State University President John Jasinski is presented with the president’s medallion Friday by former university presidents Dr. Dean Hubbard and Dr. B.D. Owens.
Northwest Missouri State University President John Jasinski is presented with the president’s medallion Friday by former university presidents Dr. Dean Hubbard and Dr. B.D. Owens. // Click here to purchase
Without federal funding, this bridge on Andrew County Route 272 likely would not have been built last year.
Without federal funding, this bridge on Andrew County Route 272 likely would not have been built last year. // Click here to purchase
Justin Liberty contemplates the view at Weston Bend State Park Monday evening. Mr. Liberty likes to spend time at the park gaining inspiration for the art he creates. He hopes any cuts in staff won’t affect access to the park. ‘That would be a shame,’ he said.
Justin Liberty contemplates the view at Weston Bend State Park Monday evening. Mr. Liberty likes to spend time at the park gaining inspiration for the art he creates. He hopes any cuts in staff won’t affect access to the park. ‘That would be a shame,’ he said. // Click here to purchase
In order for Santa and his reindeer to fly above Krug Park, Rob Mattson from the parks department has to get pretty high in his boom truck to install them on the guy wires. With beautiful weather Monday afternoon the crew decided to get Santa’s sleigh up before Kreepy Krug comes down. Mr. Mattson says the boom is the only way he will fly.
In order for Santa and his reindeer to fly above Krug Park, Rob Mattson from the parks department has to get pretty high in his boom truck to install them on the guy wires. With beautiful weather Monday afternoon the crew decided to get Santa’s sleigh up before Kreepy Krug comes down. Mr. Mattson says the boom is the only way he will fly. // Click here to purchase
Army National Guard SFG Charles Wood gives Mid-Buchannan high school students a crash course in self-defense Thursday.
Army National Guard SFG Charles Wood gives Mid-Buchannan high school students a crash course in self-defense Thursday. // Click here to purchase
David Lau decided against selling his home in a down market. Instead he is hoping to lease his property and retain his equity.
David Lau decided against selling his home in a down market. Instead he is hoping to lease his property and retain his equity. // Click here to purchase
Boy Scout Lawton Huffman holds a piece of steel from the USS Arizona that will be the centerpiece of his monument to U.S. service members to be placed on the Atchison riverfront.
Boy Scout Lawton Huffman holds a piece of steel from the USS Arizona that will be the centerpiece of his monument to U.S. service members to be placed on the Atchison riverfront. // Click here to purchase
Improvong the parking lot at 5th and Edmond is on the list of capital projects the city will be discussing this week.
Improvong the parking lot at 5th and Edmond is on the list of capital projects the city will be discussing this week. // Click here to purchase

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