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Corn losses on fields offset by fungi on cover crop roots

Published by education on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 6:00am

A cover crop planted this fall on land flooded without a crop this year does more than control erosion and weeds. Fall-seeded cover crops can boost corn yields next year. A beneficial soil-borne fungus in healthy soil needs roots to survive in fallow years.

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Tractor trailer ignites on I-44

Published by education on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 6:00am

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Aurora’s Strike Zone to observe National Bowling Day with free bowling event

Published by education on Sat, 08/10/2019 - 6:00am

The Strike Zone in Aurora will observe National Bowling Day on Saturday, Aug. 10, by giving one free game of bowling to everyone who comes to bowl that day from 3-6 p.m.; two free games to anyone who joins a league.

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Community Garden Producing

Published by notices on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 11:23am

The first seeds in the Mount Vernon Community Garden were planted June 8 and the harvest has already begun.

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Resignation rescinded: Daniels stays Miller mayor

Published by education on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 6:00am

Miller mayor Stacy Daniels rescinded her resignation at the July 11 meeting of the Miller Board of Aldermen and continues on as mayor.

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BBQ & Music comes to the MARC

Published by education on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 6:00am

BBQ & Music, a summer fundraiser to benefit Christmas on the Square, was held at the MARC on Friday, Aug. 2. About 60 people attended.

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City of Mt. Vernon asks residents to not put trash in recycling bins

Published by education on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 6:00am

Recycle service will be removed entirely if bad actors continue to put trash in bins, contaminating recyclables

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Tractor trailer ignites on I-44

Published by education on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 11:16am

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City of Mt. Vernon asks residents to not put trash in recycling bins

Published by education on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 11:16am

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BBQ & Music comes to the MARC

Published by education on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 11:14am

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