Community Matters Archives

Community Matters Archives - April 2009

Art, Community Matters

Cinco de Mayo

Published April 30, 2009 Submitted by: Aleah

Cinco de Mayo (Fifth of May) is just around the corner. Learn more about this holiday and the Ozarks' vibrant Hispanic community. More...

Community Matters, Health & Wellness

Eating Down the Fridge

Published April 25, 2009 Submitted by: Aleah

Are you looking for a way to save money and reduce waste? Consider skipping your usual trip to the grocery store for a week – or more – and eat what you already have on hand. Save dollars at the store and save food that might have been wasted. More...

Community Matters, Science

Arbor Day

Published April 20, 2009 Submitted by: Aleah

National Arbor Day is Friday, April 24. How will you celebrate? More...

Community Matters, Health & Wellness, Law, Science

Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act

Published April 16, 2009 Submitted by: Aleah

Designed to protect children from exposure to lead and phthalates, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) has met with some debate. More...

Community Matters, Law, Education

Local students prepare for MAP testing

Published April 8, 2009 Submitted by: Aleah

Area students will be taking the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) test between March 30th and April 27th. Every year, it seems the test leaves many students and parents scratching their heads and pondering the value of the time spent both preparing and taking the lengthy tests.
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