Rural communities are seeing a boom in renewable energy development. Whether it’s wind energy or solar energy, communities reap the benefits from increased tax revenues, new job creation and local lease payments. Better yet, communities can unlock additional benefits through Community Benefit Agreements.
In recent weeks, much has been written about our 39th president, Jimmy Carter, in the celebration of his long life. That’s how I learned of his heroism in 1952.
Since becoming state director for Missouri USDA Rural Development, it’s been important to me that we make the dream of home ownership accessible so that families in our rural communities can continue their traditions in their very own homes. USDA Rural Development’s Single-Family Housing Programs offer loans and grants to eligible families in rural areas — this includes loans to individuals and families, including first-time homebuyers, to purchase homes as well as loans and grants to homeowners needing repairs to make their homes safe for their families.
SMITHVILLE — After putting together great careers at Smithville High School, multiple athletes singed letters of intent to play at the next level.
Smithville girls swimming and diving put together a historic weekend in the COMO Invitational Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10 and 11 in Columbia.
LIBERTY — After making their marks at Liberty North, multiple athletes are heading to the next level.
Liberty girls basketball started the Kearney Classic with a hard-fought 43-36 loss to Lafayette - St. Joseph in the first round Monday, Jan. 13.
SMITHVILLE — After another successful fall for Smithville sports, student-athletes hauled in awards for their performances.
KEARNEY — It was a tough start to the week for Kearney girls basketball as it lost 36-21 to St. Teresa’s Academy in the first round of the Kearney Classic Monday, Jan. 13.
Liberty North boys wrestling found plenty of success as it competed in the North Kansas City Tournament Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10 and 11.