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Love What's Local to host Dog Days of Summer Sale

WARRENSBURG — The Love What's Local committee is hosting the Dog Days of Summer Sale on Aug. 12 and 13. The Dog Days of Summer Sale is available for local businesses to promote their … more

By Meliyah Venerable, meliyahv@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/7/22

Crash Reports - July 6, 2022

Minor injuries, arrest reported in July 3 wreck One person is reported to have minor injuries from a single-vehicle wreck July 3 on Highway 50 at Highway 131. The Missouri State … more

Compiled by Star-Journal Staff | 7/7/22

Coffee with Council slated for Saturday

The Warrensburg City Council will host a Coffee with Council on Saturday, July 9, in the Jack Moore Community Room behind the Chamber of Commerce Office. The event is BOYC (bring your own coffee) … more

By Star-Journal Staff | 7/7/22

Native warm-season grass program scheduled

One common issue cool-season grasses face is the “summer slump,” which refers to forage growth, quality and livestock performance on toxic tall fescue during summer months. One solution … more

By Star-Journal Staff | 7/7/22

Heevner makes Westminster College dean’s list

FULTON — Payton Heevner, freshman, of Warrensburg, was named to the spring 2022 dean's list for exemplary academic performance at Westminster College. To be included on the dean's list, a … more

By Star-Journal Staff | 7/7/22

Hy-Vee recalls potato salad

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Out of an abundance of caution, Hy-Vee Inc. is voluntarily withdrawing all varieties and all sizes of its Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad due to a … more

Contributed by Hy-Vee | 7/7/22

Local winner chosen at Junior Angus Preview Show

SEDALIA — Missouri junior Angus members led 138 entries at the 2022 Missouri Junior Angus Preview Show at the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association All-Breeds Show, hosted June 11 in Sedalia. … more

Contributed by the Missouri Cattleman’s Association | 7/7/22

Boy Scout completes Eagle Scout project at Holden City Lake

Frank Todaro, a Patrol Leader, Order of the Arrow Chapter Chief, and Life Scout from Troop 400, will soon be advancing to the rank of Eagle Scout. After completing his service project at … more

Contributed by Alicia Todaro | 7/7/22

Highway Patrol reports six traffic fatalities over July Fourth weekend

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported the July 4 holiday statistics for the counting period of 6 p.m. Friday, July 1, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, July 4. Troopers worked 285 traffic … more

Contributed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol | 7/7/22

Mike Keith Insurance remodels and relocates

WARRENSBURG — Mike Keith Insurance and MKi Pavilion hosted its ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, June 30. The ribbon cutting, hosted by the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, … more

By Dillon Seckington, news@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/6/22

UCM offers new internship program through Harmon College

WARRENSBURG – University of Central Missouri’s Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies has partnered with Central Bank to offer a new internship program for … more

By Dillon Seckington, news@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/6/22

Knob Noster State Park program aims to empower women

KNOB NOSTER — Knob Noster State Park is one of six state parks taking part in an initiative to purposefully create a space for women to learn about and enjoy nature. A Women in Nature … more

By Sara Lawson, saral@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/6/22

Community Calendar for July 5 through July 11

Editor’s note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some meetings may be canceled or postponed. Please call the organization for information on cancellations. To have your event or meeting … more

By Star-Journal Staff | 7/5/22

Arrest Reports -- July 5

Sandeep N. Singh, 24, was arrested on June 1 after an officer conducted a traffic stop at the East Hale Lake Road and Maguire Street intersection. Singh was arrested on a charge of resisting or … more

By Dillon Seckington, news@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/5/22

Month-long celebration highlights impact of parks

WARRENSBURG — Warrensburg Parks and Recreation and the City of Warrensburg are celebrating Park and Recreation Month with events and activities throughout July. Park and Recreation … more

Contributed by the Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Department | 7/4/22

Tourism grant deadline July 29

The Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau 2022 grant program is now accepting applications and the deadline to apply is July 29. Applications and grant information can be found at … more