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News from 2023

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Which political committee based in a city within Callaway County spent the most during Q4 2022?

By Jefferson City News | Mar 3, 2023

House Republican Campaign Committee Inc. was the biggest spender the quarter before.

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Theatre to Perform “The Mousetrap” March 1-4

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

Truman’s Theatre Department will perform “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie at 7:30 p.m. March 1-3 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 4 in the Black Box Theatre in Ophelia Parrish.

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Celebrating the 2023 TAASU Freedom Breakfast

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

This year marked the 32nd anniversary of the breakfast and included student performances.

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Michael Woods promoted to Public Works/Engineering Director

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

Michael Woods has been tapped to take over for retiring Keith Francis on March 20, 2023.

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Deep-rooted KC Family Includes Generations of Roo Alumni

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

The Accurso family’s legacy at UMKC dates back to the 1940s when Joseph Accurso attended UMKC, then known as Kansas City University

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Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

Board of Aldermen meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located in City Hall.

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Advocating a Path to New Scholarships and Successful Careers in Law School

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

The Campaign for Advocates is a $1 million campaign initiated to increase’ opportunities for students in this area through support of scholarships and advocacy competition travel and expenses.

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Forensics Earns First Place Overall at State Championship

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

At the MAFA State Championship Tournament hosted by Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri, the Truman Forensics team earned an overall first place state champion finish, in addition to earning first place in both individual events and debate sweepstakes.

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Liberty Parks & Rec Board Meeting

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

The Liberty Parks & Rec Advisory Board is a twelve-member appointed group of citizens by the Mayor with approval of City Council.

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Ofstad Scholar Examines the Semiotics of Play

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

The Ofstad Reading Series will host scholar Kyle Eveleth at 4 p.m. March 2 in Baldwin Little Theater.

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Liberty Tree Board Meeting on March 7

By Press release submission | Mar 1, 2023

The Liberty Tree Board’s mission is to develop and maintain the community’s trees and forest in a strong, healthy condition for today and the future.

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Jefferson City News area weekly mass times

By Jefferson City News | Feb 25, 2023

The following parishes in the Jefferson City News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Board of Adjustment Meeting on February 23

By John Ysrael Dasal | Feb 20, 2023

The Board of Adjustment meetings are typically held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers located in City Hall

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April 4, 2023 Ballot Issue: Recreational Marijuana Sales Tax

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

On Jan. 9, the Liberty City Council unanimously voted to put an additional, local sales tax on adult use recreational marijuana for voter consideration on the April 4 ballot.

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Advisory Park Board Meeting on February 21

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

The Park Board typically meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:15 PM at the Branson RecPlex.

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Holiday Schedule - Presidents Day

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

Liberty City Hall and the Animal Shelter will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents Day.

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Registration Open for Parks & Rec Spring Youth Soccer

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now registering for spring co-ed Youth and PeeWee Soccer.

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Celebrating the 2023 TAASU Freedom Breakfast

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

The African American Student Union (TAASU) Freedom Breakfast was created to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., promote unity and harmony within the UMKC community and celebrate the university’s values of diversity, inclusion and respect.

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Acclaimed Vanguard Jazz Orchestra to Perform Feb. 25

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium as part of the Kohlenberg Lyceum Series.

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How Standing for Civil Rights Led This Alumni Award Recipient to UMKC

By Press release submission | Feb 20, 2023

Each year, the UMKC Alumni Association recognizes the achievements of outstanding alumni with an awards celebration. UMKC is honoring Rev. Carl Moore (BME ’68) with its Class of 2023 Defying the Odds Award.