Drought conditions in Missouri increasing across the state. The Missouri Drought Monitor. A small portion of Mississippi County in Southeast Missouri is the only area showing no drought. The local […]
School District Insurance Rates Jump 20%
The Chillicothe R-II School District’s property and liability insurance rates are increasing. Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers says he had budgeted for a three percent increase. This is the 3rd year […]
Missouri Department of Conservation Considering Fee Increase
An increase in the MDC permit prices is under consideration following a presentation to the Missouri Conservation Commission. The permit fees have not increased in 20 years, while costs for […]
USDA: Some Food Prices Starting to Drop
Just a year ago, most food categories were showing double-digit increases on prices from the previous year. USDA economist, Matt MacLachlan says now, those increases remain in eggs, fats and […]
USDA – Food Prices To Continue To Rise
The US Department of Agriculture is warning that food prices are expected to keep climbing this year. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says in 2022, food prices climbed 11-12 percent. […]
Food Price Increases Slowing
Going to the grocery store has taken a bigger bite of our paycheck this year as food prices are nearing 10% higher than 2021. USDA Economist Matt MacLachland says mid-summer, […]
Tuition And Other Increases At NCMC
Tuition and Board at North Central Missouri College will increase for the coming academic year. The NCMC Board of Trustees approved the Tuition rate increase. For students that live in […]
Empire Gas Rate Increase
Customers of Empire Gas will see a rate increase beginning December 1st. Empire Gas says the change is to reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas as […]
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USDA Expects Larger Food Price Increases
Food prices, like the prices of so many things, rise each year. The US Department of Agriculture says on average the increase for most food is 2%. USDA Economist Carolyn […]
