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Northwest freshman class one of the largest in school’s history

Posted on August 31, 2015

New Bearcats march through the Bell Tower following convocation Sunday Aug. 30, 2015 . Classes begin Monday Aug. 31. (Photo courtesy Todd Weddle | Northwest Missouri State University)

MARYVILLE, Mo. –Northwest Missouri State University is seeing one of the largest freshman classes in its history this fall.

The school attributes the increase in its transfer population and undergraduate headcount according to its preliminary enrollment totals released by the Office of Enrollment Management.

Northwest begins its 2015-2016 academic year with a freshman class of 1,478 students, an increase of 11 percent from last fall. Northwest recorded its largest freshman class, totaling 1,498 students, in 2011.

“The freshman class growth is exceptional and helps offset the largest graduating class in Northwest’s history this past spring and huge numbers last December as well,” Northwest President Dr. John Jasinski said, noting those graduating classes of 945 and 542, respectively. “Our enrollment team and so many partners across the institution have taken intentional and strategic steps to ensure this growth and I wish to commend them.”

Additionally, Northwest is projecting increases of nearly 4 percent among transfer students and a little more than 1 percent for its undergraduate student headcount. Northwest’s total headcount stands at 6,415.

The enrollment numbers are preliminary and the University’s official census occurs Monday, Sept. 28.

Obituaries for Aug. 28-30

Posted on August 31, 2015August 31, 2015

Carter Eugene Lizar
2014-2015

Carter Eugene Lizar 1, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015 in Kansas City, MO hospital. He was born August 27, 2014 in St. Joseph, MO. Survivors include, father, Jason Marble, mother, Sasha Lizar, step father, Denny Mears, maternal grandmother, Susan Lizar of Kansas City, MO, and sister, Catrina Lizar.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Wednesday with a funeral services to be conducted at 5:00 pm, at Rupp Funeral Home, with Rev. Bob Myers officiating. Cremation to follow funeral services. Memorials are requested to Childrens Mercy Hospital. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Ursula F. Sprague

1928-2015

Ursula F. Sprague, 87, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 30, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
She was born August 6, 1928 in Hamburg, Germany.
Ursula married Milton Gale Sprague in Hamburg, Germany on March 5, 1949. He preceded her in death on November 7, 1997, they both founded and operated Sprague Excavating until their retirement.
She was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church and was active in Sunday school for many years. Ursula was also a member of German American Club.
Ursula enjoyed making the rounds and seeing the other residents while she was a resident of Carriage Square Nursing Home. She also enjoyed crocheting baby afghans and was proud to make gowns for hospice patients.
She relished having family dinners filled with joy, laughter and sourdough bread.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sister, Evelyn Lange (Kurt).
Survivors include children, Cecelia (Bill) Snapp; Richard, John (Emily), Michael (Lola), and Scott (Gita) Sprague; eleven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Thursday, Green Valley Baptist Church. Interment Kerns-Freeman Cemetery in Easton, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Shriners Hospital for Children, care of Moila Temple, 701 N. Noyes Blvd, St. Joseph, Missouri 64506 in memory of Ursula Sprague. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Lawrence “Red” G. Lukehart
1924-2015

Lawrence “Red” G. Lukehart 91, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care. He was born May 2, 1924 in Gallatin, MO, son of Lorene and Garland Lukehart. He served in the Army and is a veteran of World War II, receiving 5 bronze stars for the campaigns in the Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy, and Northern France. He retired as a Truck Driver. He enjoyed working on cars and fishing. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary L. Lukehart, son, Danny Lukehart, two brothers, Delbert and George Lukehart, a sister, Ilene Manchester and a grandson Joseph. Survivors include, five sons, Laurence (Iva) Lukehart, Eddie (Connie) Lukehart both of St. Joseph, Roger (Pam) Lukehart of Hillsboro, MO, Tim and Kelvin Lukehart of St. Joseph, MO, two daughters, Lori Briner and Debbie Erickson of St. Joseph, MO, brother Kenny Lukehart, sister Betty Taylor 24, grandchildren, 40, great grandchildren, 16, great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Rupp Funeral Home, with Pastor Tom Hund officiating, The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the National Cemetery. Memorials are requested to the Red Lukehart memorial fund in care of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Shirley Ann (Cochell) Payne
1933-2015

Shirley Ann (Cochell) Payne, 82, Show Low, Arizona, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015 with her family in attendance at her home in Show Low, Arizona.
She was born April 17, 1933, in Mercer, Missouri. She lived in, and around, St. Joseph most of her life until moving to Arizona about 20 years ago.
This is not the first obituary written for her. The first was published in 1938, at age 6, after an accidental shotgun discharge to her head. The attending physician put her right eye back in its socket, wrapped up her head, and predicted her to pass by that next morning. That prediction proved to be 76 years premature. She ultimately discovered relief from lifelong head pain in the higher altitudes of Arizon’a White Mountains.
We are all eternally grateful for the honor to have known and loved her. Rest in well-deserved peace Mom.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Charles; three children; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Farewell Services 3:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Velma Louise Pasek
1919-2015

Velma L. Pasek recent resident of Irving, Texas passed away on Wednesday August 26, 2015 at a local retirement facility.

Velma was born to the late William and Julia Lambing, on December 20, 1919 in St Joseph, Missouri. She graduated from Convent High School in 1937. Velma married the late Theodore Pasek in 1939. He preceded her in death in 1962. Together they had three sons. Velma raised their three children, Ted, John and Chuck in St. Joseph, Missouri. Velma was a member of St. Joseph Cathedral parish for over 20 years.

Velma’s career consisted of secretary work with a priority to being a single Mother to her three young children. She dedicated many years of employment with the United States Government. Her twenty-five years with the government included work for the Departments of Justice and Commerce before retiring from the Department of Defense in Washington D.C.

Velma is survived by her three sons: Ted Pasek of Clifton, Virginia, John Pasek of Irving, Texas and Chuck Pasek of Parsons, Kansas. She was also a loving Grandmother to Laura McCombs, Michelle Pasek, Dr. Christina Dalton, Bryan Pasek and Sean Pasek. Velma was also blessed with five wonderful Great-Grandchildren. Velma is also survived by two daughters-in-law, Judy and Patty Pasek.

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Horigan Chapel at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Ronald R. Flinn, Sr.
1940-2015

Ronald R. Flinn, Sr., 74, went to be with the Lord August 28, 2015 while surrounded by his family at home in Union Star, Missouri. He was born November 3, 1940 in Stewartsville, Missouri.
Ronald married Alvina Riggs on August 14, 1959. She preceded him in death on December 27, 2009.
He was a deacon at Clarksdale Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents and brother, Butch Flinn.
Survivors include daughters, Rene Smith (Tim) Easton, MO and LaRay Brehm (Warren), Center, MO; son, Dutch Flinn (Jeanne), Union Star, MO; eleven grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren; brothers Jim, Jerry, Norman, and Mike Flinn; sisters, Jackie Guggia, Sue Bachman, and Patty Brouillette.
Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Clarksdale Baptist Church. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

William “Bill” R. Mooney
1921-2015

William “Bill” R. Mooney, 93, of St. Joseph passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015.
Bill was born on October 29, 1921 in St. Joseph to Charles and Ethel (McBride) Mooney. He married Jean Kelly on December 28, 1944.
His parents, two sisters, Clare Marie Wright and Tootie Schuske and two brothers Charles and Marvin Mooney preceded him in death.
He spent his life in the St. Joseph area. During WWII he served in the Navy as a carrier Fighter Pilot where he was shot down and spent seventeen days at sea before being rescued during the Battle of the Philippine Sea. After the war, he went into the family business (Mooney Moving) before starting his own business, Bill’s Saddlery in 1957. He was highly successful as a saddlemaker having made several saddles that are in museums including the Smithsonian. He enjoyed his horses, hunting, fishing, gardening and tinkering around the farm.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years Jean Mooney of the home, his children William (Ruth) Mooney, Robert (Stef) Mooney, Marilyn (Phil) Armfield all of St. Joseph. Grandchildren Michael Mooney, Kelly Mooney, Joel Mooney, Craig Armfield, and Keri Stanley. Eight great-grandchildren and fifteen nieces and nephews. Private Graveside Farewell Services & Inurnment Mount Auburn Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggest memorial gifts to a charity of the donor’s choice or a good scotch. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Edwin H. “Ed” Simpson
1935-2015

Edwin H. “Ed” Simpson, 80, St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at Mosaic Life Care.
He was born January 31, 1935 in Helena, Missouri.
Ed married Helen Bracken on January 31, 1954. She preceded him in death on September 27, 2014.
He volunteered at Mosaic Life Care.
Ed loved old cars, fast pitch softball, gardening and his family. He was a retiree of Armour’s ConAgra.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; great-grandson, Jacob Edwin Beaderstadt, and brother Jimmy Simpson.
Survivors include children, Cheryl Daniels (Steve),Country Club, MO, Mary Beth Grable, St. Joseph, MO, Christine McCoy, St. Joseph, MO, Forrest Simpson (Janet), Freeman, MO, Gemma Jagow (Gary Smith), St. Joseph, MO, and BJ Simpson (Tammy Havens), St. Joseph, MO; grandchildren, Daniel Beaderstadt, Christopher Grable, Joshua McCoy, Ryan Leivan, Matthew Simpson (Tabitha), Jeremy Jagow (Venessa), Laura Jagow-Helton (Zach); numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Ann Hitson; and his fur baby, Emma.
Farewell Services 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The family suggests memorial gifts to Friends of the Animal Shelter or Hands of Hope Hospice. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

Erma Lucille McIntosh
1939-2015

Erma Lucille McIntosh 75, of Saint Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 in a Saint Joseph, MO health care center. She was born November 13, 1939 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of Florabell and John Bethel. She was a homemaker and did a lot of babysitting. She enjoyed reading and doing cross-word puzzels, she was also an animal lover, and a member of Woodson Chapel Christian Church. Erma was preceded in death by husband, John E. McIntosh, her parents, son, John Paul Bethel, brother, Charles Bethel, sister, Helen Sisk. Survivors include two sisters, Florence McClanahan of Kansas City, MO, and Fannie Bottorff of Saint Joseph, MO, very good friend, Al Willman, and her favorite dog, Taco. Graveside funeral services and interment will be conducted on Tuesday, at 10:30 AM, at the Ashland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

Donald Lee Walker
1941-2015

Donald Lee Walker 74, of Bolckow, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 at Mosaic Life care in Saint Joseph, MO. He was born June 2, 1941 in Council Bluffs, IA, son of Erma and Lester Walker. He retired from the Carpenter Union Local 110 as a Carpenter. He enjoyed Hunting & Fishing, and was a Christian. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Geraldine Mae Walker, son, Alan Lee Walker, brother, Jerry Walker, and sister, Joyce Judah. Survivors include, five sons, Jeff (Beth) Walker of Barnard, MO, Greg Walker of Lincoln, NE, Robert (Dona) Walker of Bolckow, MO, Wes Walker of Barnard, MO, and David Walker of Bolckow, MO, two daughters, Patty (James) Manship of Barnard, MO, and Pam K. (Larry) Jones of Bolckow, MO, brother, Roger Walker of Rea, MO. three sisters, Connie (Lawrence) Mattson of Conception Junction, MO, Janice (James) Ganote of St. Joseph, MO, and Becky (Kirby) Davis of Ravenwood, MO, 17 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Tuesday, at the Rupp Chapel, the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday at the Rupp Funeral Home. The Interment will be at the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com.

89-year-old motorist dodges injury in rollover crash

Posted on August 31, 2015August 31, 2015

A single-vehicle rollover crash Sunday night in Andrew County injured an 89-year-old Texas man. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Ben Wilson of Edinburgh, Texas lost control of his vehicle along I-29 north of St Joseph at 8:42pm.

The vehicle left the roadway, hit a guardrail and then overturned. Mr Wilson refused medical treatment at the scene.

Troopers in church anger some

Posted on August 31, 2015

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The new head of the Nebraska State Patrol is defending his proposed outreach program that would encourage on-duty troopers to attend county fairs, public celebrations, sporting events and church services.

Colonel Brad Rice, who has been leading the agency since March, remains committed to the idea of the program even though internal emails obtained by the Omaha World-Herald show that it has been criticized by some.

Capt. Lance Rogers told Rice in an email that the public might not support uniformed troopers attending church while on duty.

Rice says he wants troopers to build relationships with the community.

Rice says the program isn’t intended to let troopers attend their weekly church service with their families while on duty. And church attendance is just one part of the program.

Mom thwarts attempted kidnapping

Posted on August 31, 2015

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A 33-year-old man has been arrested in the attempted kidnapping of a 3-year-old girl in Lincoln. The incident happened around 9:15 p.m. Saturday.

According to Lincoln police, a woman and her 3-year-old daughter were shopping at a grocery store when a man suddenly grabbed the child and ran toward the exit. Police say the mother hit the man, who dropped the child and left the store before being apprehended outside by officers.

The man faces attempted kidnapping charges.

Unusual boating accident causes serious injuries

Posted on August 31, 2015August 31, 2015

An unusual boating accident at Lake of the Ozarks sent a Colorado man to the hospital with serious injuries. The report from the Water Division of the Missouri State Highway Patrol describes it as a “fall inside a boat.”

Investigators say the speed boat was travelling at excessive speed when it hit a wave. That caused Jeffrey Gaines to hit another occupant of the boat.

The 40-year-old Aurora, Colorado man was transported to Lake Regional Hospital for treatment. The other occupant, Timothy Greufe of Parker, Colorado, was not hurt.

Head-on crash injures two

Posted on August 31, 2015

Two people were hospitalized after a crash Saturday night in Agency, Missouri. The crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says a vehicle driven by Steven Whittaker of Wathena, Kansas crossed the center-line along Route-FF just before 10:30pm Saturday.

His vehicle crashed head-on with a Toyota driven by Tyler Hoffman of St Joseph. Mr Whittaker’s vehicle then overturned.

Mr Hoffman was flown to the KU Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. Mr Whittaker was taken to Mosaic LIfe Care with moderate injuries.

Progress report on downtown mural projects (Photo Gallery)

Posted on August 31, 2015August 31, 2015

St Joseph now boasts four new murals on the outside of buildings in the downtown area. One depicts the western expansion. One suggests memories of musical moments past. Another depicts a scene from the city’s Civil War history. And the latest appears to show a stroll in the park.

Three of them were begun within the last month and are still in varying degrees of completion. The latest was added to the Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center with the help of students at Missouri Western.

Here’s our ongoing progress report.

Road Work for Northwest Missouri, Aug. 31 – Sept. 6

Posted on August 30, 2015August 28, 2015

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Aug. 31 – Sept. 6, from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Many projects will include lane closures, and delays can be expected. MoDOT reminds the public to buckle up, slow down, and drive with extreme caution through work zones.

For more information about a project, please contact MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT(888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/northwest/. You can also follow MoDOT’s Northwest Missouri District on Twitter @ModotNorthwest and on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/MoDOTNWDistrict.

Andrew County

Route F – CLOSED from County Road 257 to County Road 252; culvert replacement, Aug. 31, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Interstate 29 – Northbound from 1.5 miles south of Route O (Buchanan County) to Business Route 71; resurfacing project, Aug. 31 – Sept. 6, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Night work only. No work will occur Friday nights throughout the duration of this project.
Route J – CLOSED from County Road 100 to County Road 106; culvert replacement, Sept. 2, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Atchison County

Route MM – Pothole patching, Aug. 31
Route N – Pothole patching, Sept. 1
Route EE – Pothole patching, Sept. 2
I-29 – At the Rock Creek Bridge; bridge deck replacement, Aug. 31 – Sept. 6. Traffic is head to head in the southbound lanes.

Buchanan County

I-229 – Bridge maintenance, Aug. 31 – Sept. 3
I-29 – Northbound from 1.5 miles south of Route O to Business Route 71 (Andrew County); resurfacing project, Aug. 31 – Sept. 6, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.Night work only. No work will occur Friday nights throughout the duration of this project.
U.S. Route 36 – At the Platte River Bridge; bridge deck replacement, Aug. 31 – Sept. 6. Traffic is head to head in the eastbound lanes with a 14-foot width restriction.

Caldwell County

Route B – Pothole patching, Aug. 31
Route 116 – Striping, Aug. 31 – Sept. 3
Route 116 – From Route 33 (Clinton County) to Route D; resurfacing project, Aug. 31 – Sept. 5. A pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone.

Carroll County

U.S. Route 65 – At the U.S. Route 24/Route 10 Bridge; bridge maintenance,Aug. 31 – Sept. 3
Route 10 – CLOSED at the ramp to northbound U.S. Route 65; bridge maintenance, Aug. 31 – Sept. 3. The ramp will be closed around the clock through 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 3
Route D – From County Road 130 to County Road 140; drainage work,Aug. 31 – Sept. 3
Route 10 – Shoulder work, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
Routes Z, U and WW – Sign operations, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4

Chariton County

Route O – From Route 5 to Route 129; pothole patching, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
Route 129 – From Route P to U.S. Route 24; pothole patching, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
Various routes – Mowing, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4

Clinton County

Route A – CLOSED from Witt Road to NE 352^nd; culvert replacement, Aug. 31 – Sept. 1
Route 116 – From Route 33 to Route D (Caldwell County); resurfacing project, Aug. 31 – Sept. 5. A pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone.
Route N – From Route NN to Route 116; pothole patching, Sept. 1
Routes A, H and W – Mowing, Sept. 1 – 4
Route F – From SW 200^th Street to the city limits of Trimble; drainage work,Sept. 3 – 4

Daviess County

Routes UU, C, T, E, Y and V – Pothole patching, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
I-35 – Pavement repairs, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
Route D – From Route CC to Route J; pothole patching, Sept. 1 – 4

DeKalb County

U.S. Route 36 – Spraying, Aug. 31 – Sept. 3
Routes A, D, E and W – Mowing, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
Route O – From one-quarter mile west of Route N to Sharp Road; drainage work, Sept. 1 – 2

Gentry County

Route E – CLOSED from Route AA to County Road 487; culvert replacement, Aug. 31, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Routes E, H, M, V, AA and BB – Cutting brush, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
Route H – CLOSED from Route V to County Road 522; culvert replacement, Sept. 1, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Grundy County

Route 6 – From just east of the Muddy Creek Bridge in Trenton to Route 5 (Sullivan County); resurfacing project, Aug. 31 – Sept. 6, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The road will be narrowed in two-mile sections with a pilot car. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place.
Route Z – CLOSED from 30^th SE Ave. to 40^th SE Ave.; culvert replacement, Aug. 31, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Route Y – Pothole patching, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
Routes F, W and WW – Mowing, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4

Harrison County

Route 46 – From Route D to U.S. Route 69; pothole patching, Aug. 31
U.S. Route 136 – Striping, Aug. 31 – Sept. 3
I-35 – Pavement repairs, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
U.S. Hwy 136 – At the I-35 overpass; bridge maintenance, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (14-foot width restriction)
Route CC – From U.S. Route 136 to U.S. Route 146; pothole patching, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
Route D – Mowing, Sept. 2 – 4

Holt County

U.S. Route 59 – CLOSED at the I-29 overpass at Exit 67 (South Oregon Exit); bridge deck replacement. Closed through November 2015. Only southbound I-29 motorists will be able to access U.S. Route 59 via Exit 67.
I-29 – Southbound at the Exit 75 off ramp; pavement repair, Aug. 31 – Sept. 1
Route C – From Route N to Route DD; pothole patching, Aug. 31 – Sept. 1
I-29 – Northbound at the 98.2 mile marker near Corning; pavement repair,Sept. 2 – 3 (14-foot width restriction)
Route N – Pothole patching, Sept. 2 – 3
I-29 – Southbound at the 98.2 mile marker near Corning; pavement repair,Sept. 3 – 4 (14-foot width restriction)

Linn County

Route 5 – From U.S. Route 36 to the Marceline city limits; pothole patching,Aug. 31
Routes M, C, V, HH, CC and PP – Mowing, Aug. 31 – Sept. 3
U.S. Route 36 – pothole patching, Sept. 1 – 2
Route U – From U.S. Route 36 to Route 129; pothole patching, Sept. 1 – 3

Livingston County

Routes Z and JJ – Mowing, Aug. 31 – Sept. 1
U.S. Route 65 – From Route 190 to the Grundy County line; shoulder work,Aug. 31 – Sept. 2
Routes D, DD, C, A, U, W and F – Mowing, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
Route V – CLOSED from Route K to County Road 204; culvert replacement, Sept. 1, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Routes H, J and 139 – Mowing, Sept. 2 – 4
Route 190 – From U.S. Route 65 to Route A; shoulder work, Sept. 3 – 4

Mercer County

U.S. Route 136 – From the Princeton city limits to Route 145; pavement repair, Aug. 31 – Sept. 3
Routes B, N, V, CC and WW – Sign operations, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
Routes C, E, Y and JJ – Mowing, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4

Nodaway County

Route 46 – From the Maryville city limits to Route 113; pothole patching, Aug. 31
Route EE – Pothole patching, Aug. 31
Various routes – Mowing, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
Route NN – From Route 46 to Route E; pothole patching, Sept. 1
Route 246 – From Route 148 to Route E; pothole patching, Sept. 1 – 2
Route AC – Pothole patching, Sept. 2
Route EE – From Route NN to U.S. Route 136; pothole patching, Sept. 3
Route MM – Pothole patching, Sept. 3

Putnam County

Routes 129, Y and YY – Mowing, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
U.S. Route 136 and Route 5 – Drainage work, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4

Sullivan County

Route 6 – From just east of the Muddy Creek Bridge in Trenton (Grundy County) to Route 5; resurfacing project, Aug. 31 – Sept. 6, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The road will be narrowed in two mile sections with a pilot car. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place.
Routes C, D, H, V, FF and HH – Pothole patching, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
Route 5 – Mowing, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4

Worth County

Various routes – Mowing, Aug. 31 – Sept. 4
Route C – At the Route AA junction; pothole patching, Sept. 1
Route B – Pothole patching, Sept. 2 – 4
Route M – Mowing, Sept. 2 – 4

MDC offers more than 100 areas for dove hunting across the state

Posted on August 30, 2015August 28, 2015

Youth dove hunt near Clinton, Mo. Photo courtesy MDC

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With dove hunting season opening Sept. 1, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds dove hunters of its more than 180 conservation areas around the state that allow dove hunting, including nearly 100 planted in multiple crop fields that attract the popular game birds. Crops include sunflower, corn, millet, wheat, and buckwheat.

A list of conservation areas that offer dove hunting and maps of areas that have dovefields are available from MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/node/8905.

Weather conditions can impact the quality of field crops so MDC encourages dove hunters to check field conditions ahead of time.

Mourning doves, Eurasian collared doves, and white-winged doves may be taken from Sept. 1 through Nov. 9 from one half hour before sunrise to sunset with a combined daily limit of 15 and a combined possession limit of 45 for all three species.