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Frost-damaged soybean need special attention
Cool beans are not cool
Source: Bill Wiebold, 573-882-0621
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Late maturing soybean face damage from early killing frost and need special attention for harvest and storage, says University of Missouri Extension soybean specialist Bill Wiebold.
New Melle Board of Aldermen Work Session Agenda Oct. 22
The New Melle Board of Aldermen will hold a work session meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. The posted agenda included the following:
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Ribbon Cutting at Overstock Outlet Oct. 10
The New Melle Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Overstock Outlet in Lake St. Louis, celebrating the business' expansion and move to 8621 State Hwy. N in August.
SCC to hold FAFSA Frenzy on Oct. 27
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): St. Charles Community College has been chosen as one of the FAFSA Frenzy event sites, and the event will be held 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, on the first floor of the college’s Technology Building. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville. An inclement weather back-up date is set for 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3.
Red Cross Blood Drive Nov. 6 in New Melle
Daniel Boone Elementary School in New Melle (201 W. Highway D, Wentville) will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 from 4pm-8pm in the multi-purpose room.
Augusta Tell it Like It was Interviews Jane Leesmann Nov. 19
Augusta Tell It Like It Was interviews Jane Leesmann on Tuesday, November 19, 6:30pm at the Augusta Visitor Center. Jane and her husband Floyd owned the White House Tavern in Augusta in the 1970s and 1980s.
Learn Backpacking Tips, Tricks Nov. 2 at Matson Hill Park
If you’re interested in backpacking and don’t know where to start, enroll in St. Charles County Parks’ “Backpacking, Shakedown and Hike” class! This new ranger-led program is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at Matson Hill Park, 670 Matson Hill Road in Defiance.
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS ROUTE N AND ROUTE Z INTERSECTION REALIGNMENT
The public is invited to learn details about the Route N and Route Z Intersection Realignment project at an open house from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, at St. Gianna Parish Hall, 450 East Highway N in Wentzville.
New Melle Board of Aldermen Agenda October 8, 2019
The New Melle Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting tonight, October 8, 2019 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The posted agenda contained the following.
SCC alumni brings back Cinderella Project
Do you have old dresses, shoes or accessories collecting dust? Clean up your closet to help local girls in St. Louis through the Cinderella Project.
The Cinderella Project provides free prom dresses, shoes and accessories for teenage girls in St. Louis impacted by foster care, and those in extreme financial need, who cannot afford to purchase a formal dress.
Augusta Harvest Festival Loads of Fun!
The 2019 Augusta Harvest Festival September 20-21 was highly memorable and loads of fun! The rain challenged us this year..... will it or won’t it?? (Hasn’t that been the question most of this year??)
New Melle Board of Aldermen Highlights - Sept. 17, 2019
NOTE: The Boone Country Connection did not attend the Sept. 17 meeting. The following information has been excerpted/condensed from the City Clerk’s minutes, approved on Sept. 24, 2019.
The New Melle Board of Aldermen met Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. A public hearing was held to set the property tax rate for the 2019 tax year. The proposed rate was $.4643 per $100 assessed valuation. the 1028 rate was $.4963. Mayor West noted the propsed tax rate decreasd by $.032 per $100 assessed valuation. With no comments from residents, Alderman Karrenbrock made a motion, seconded by Alderman Schneider to close the Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m.