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Care Connection for Aging Services is seeking several older community members to represent and advocate for their peers about legislative issues that affect senior Missourians.

Waverly Mayor Richard Dodson called the Feb. 9 regular meeting of the Waverly City Council to order.

The Board of Aldermen of the City of Alma met in regular session at Alma Police Station on Feb. 4, 2026 beginning at 6 p.m.

The Lafayette County Soil & Water Conservation District will host the annual open house on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program will include Shelby Jenkins, MU Livestock Specialist, and Luke Skinner, NRCS Soil Scientist, who will present the Rainfall Simulator. The’winners of the 4th grade poster contest will be recognized. Lunch will be served by the SWCD board, past and present employees. The open house is free and open to the public. Come learn about conservation practices and cost-share opportunities available through the District. Please RSVP 660-584-8732 ext 3 by Friday, Feb. 27.

Born Strong, Stay Healthy is a researchbased strength and movement program designed to help people prepare for and recover from childbirth, says Melissa Cotton, MU Extension field specialist in nutrition and health. The program supports physical and mental well-being before, during and after pregnancy, with the goal of healthier outcomes for both parents and babies, Cotton says.

On Thursday, Feb. 5, an Alma resident was involved in a four-vehicle accident on I-435.