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SMITHVILLE — In Smithville, the half-cent sales tax that voters April 8 will vote on could enhance officer compensation and benefits to aid in recruitment and retention of officers, fund public safety equipment and staff to support community growth and implement a full-time animal control program.
LIBERTY — In Liberty, the one-cent general sales tax would be used for competitive salaries and benefits for police officers and firefighters, to fund a renovation and expansion of the Liberty Police Department facility and to fund future police and fire equipment purchases. Voters can decide on the issue April 8.
KEARNEY — Voters in Kearney will have the opportunity to vote on whether an additional half of 1% is aimed at expanding the school resource officer program, enhancing officer safety and preparedness, upgrading department technology and facilities, and increasing support, education, and outreach for the community.
The following is a list of things to do Thursday through Wednesday, March 27 through Wednesday, April 2, in the Courier-Tribune coverage area. To have your event included in an upcoming calendar, email us by noon Monday the week of the event at news@mycouriertribune.com.STORYTIME FOR FAMILIES: Starting at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, families can hear stories, sing songs and participate in movement activities at Woodneath Library Center, 8900 NE Flintlock Road. There is a second storytime scheduled for 10:30 a.m. The event repeats on Mondays. BLOOD DRIVE: Smithville Community Blood Drive, sponsored by Smithville American Legion Post 58, 2607 Highway 92, will be 1 to 5 p.m. March 27. Community members are urged to make an appointment at savealifenow.org/group, enter Group Code: EG9JFor. For additional details, contact Todd Schnoebelen at 810-9274.
The fundraiser has been created to raise funds for growing the Smithville Lake Festival and the Smithville Kids Festival. According to festival organizers, the plan is to have a carnival for 2026.
GLADSTONE — The official season opening of the Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum, 4109 NE Pleasant Valley Road, is right around the corner and the exhibits have been planned as have field trips and upcoming community events.
Harvard Political Review, Johns Hopkins University and more have studied the importance of voting in city, county and state races.