The following is a list of things to do Thursday through Wednesday, Aug. 29 through Sept. 4, in the Courier-Tribune coverage area. To have your event included, email us by noon Monday the week of the event at news@mycouriertribune.com.
KEARNEY — As the next academic year begins, Kearney School District’s Dogwood Elementary School is welcoming a new member to its leadership team. Sydney Johnson is the school’s new assistant principal. Johnson is filling the position that opened when former Dogwood Assistant Principal Kathleen Bahan moved up to principal.
Irises grow easily in the garden, however, gardeners should give the flowering- plants attention in August, says experts. By dividing and replanting clumps that have become too large, gardeners can increase spring displays, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
SMITHVILLE — When parents and students returned to schools for the academic year, a comment often heard was, “The school looks so clean and shiny.” That is thanks to a group of unsung heroes: district maintenance and custodial crews. For four members of the Smithville School District maintenance and custodian teams, the work over the summer prepares them to make sure facilities are outfitted with luster, just as students are with their new clothes and backpacks.
LIBERTY — A fatality accident in Liberty resulted in the death of 18-year-old Brandon Durossette of Smithville early Sunday, Aug. 25.
LIBERTY — A young roster will try to fill the void left by a strong core of seniors from last fall to lead Liberty boys soccer as the team prepares to head into another season. After finishing with an overall record of 13-6 and a KC Suburban Silver Conference record of 6-4 last season, the Blue Jays graduated six players from the team: midfielder Mitchell Dietrich, forward Connor Rottjakob, defender Andrew Shaw, defender Ryan Looney, midfielder Nico Rivera and goalkeeper Andrew Wassmuth.
LIBERTY — Judge Thomas C. Capps stepped down from the bench after 39 years as Liberty’s municipal judge.
The Missouri Department of Conservation is warning retailers and aquarium owners to check moss balls for a potential zebra mussel infestation. Moss balls containing the invasive species have been discovered in Washington state and it’s possible they were distributed to buyers in Missouri. states a conservation department release.
As summer draws closer to an end, many people begin to experience the dreaded itchy eyes and runny nose that comes along with blooming ragweed, reports the state conservation department. “While this irritating plant earns every bit of its reputation for being the leading cause of late-season hay fever, another plant often takes the blame for these sneezy symptoms, states a release from the Missouri Department of Conservation.
From now through Sept. 2, which includes the Labor Day holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for Region 7, which includes Missouri, will be working alongside local law enforcement for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign.