"The rate of success for new businesses is 1 in 20."  That's a quote from Dr. Gary Clapp at a recent Agribusiness committee meeting at the Kit Bond Science and Technology Incubator.  

Clapp is the director of the incubator on the campus of Missouri Western.  The Kit Bond Innovation Stockyard was born 18 years ago when a St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce's study revealed a need for a place for new companies to go to for resources.  

Clapp says the incubator can increase the chances for success for a new business and help with problem solving.  It is a resource for local/regional businesses, for Missouri Western and for the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce.

Harvest 360 is the latest company to partner with the incubator by establishing a Hemp R&amp;D laboratory.  Todd Scattini, the president of H360 labs is excited and passionate about the opportunity and how his company will be able to meet the needs of many in the community.

Hemp was a crop that was grown and thrived in Northwest Missouri for many years, until a federal law changed things in the 1930's.

<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fstjoepost%2Fvideos%2F493991744980940%2F&show_text=false&width=560" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Video By WHITNEE ICEBy DIONNE BERTLINGSt. Joseph Post"The rate of success for new businesses is 1 in 20." That's a quote from Dr. Gary Clapp at a recent Agribusiness committee meeting at the Kit Bond Science and Technology Incubator. Clapp is the director of the incubator on the campus of Missouri Western. The Kit Bond Innovation Stockyard was born 18 years ago when a St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce's study revealed a need for a place for new companies to go to for resources. Clapp says the incubator can increase the chances for success for a new business and help with problem solving. It is a resource for local/regional businesses, for Missouri Western and for the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce.Harvest 360 is the latest company to partner with the incubator by establishing a Hemp R&amp;D laboratory. Todd Scattini, the president of H360 labs is excited and passionate about the opportunity and how his company will be able to meet the needs of many in the community.Hemp was a crop that was grown and thrived in Northwest Missouri for many years, until a federal law changed things in the 1930's.

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Agricultural credit conditions in the Tenth District of the Federal Reserve continued to strengthen in the first quarter of 2021. After a sharp rebound at the end of 2020, conditions in the broad agricultural economy continued to improve alongside additional increases in crop prices. 

Stronger profit potential for farm borrowers supported a second consecutive quarter of significant increases in farm income, loan repayment rates and farmland values, according to the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank. 

Overall, farm borrowers in the district were in a better financial position than at the beginning of 2020, but the pace of improvement was notably slower for livestock producers and for producers in areas affected by severe drought. 

Cattle prices remained below pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter, and the scope and severity of drought was a major concern in western states. The Tenth District includes portions of Missouri and New Mexico, along with Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming.

Agricultural credit conditions in the Tenth District of the Federal Reserve continued to strengthen in the first quarter of 2021. After a sharp rebound at the end of 2020, conditions in the broad agricultural economy continued to improve alongside additional increases in crop prices. Stronger profit potential for farm borrowers supported a second consecutive quarter of significant increases in farm income, loan repayment rates and farmland values, according to the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank. Overall, farm borrowers in the district were in a better financial position than at the beginning of 2020, but the pace of improvement was notably slower for livestock producers and for producers in areas affected by severe drought. Cattle prices remained below pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter, and the scope and severity of drought was a major concern in western states. The Tenth District includes portions of Missouri and New Mexico, along with Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming.

Farm credit conditions show additional strength

AgriSafe Network this week announced the launch of the AgriStress Response Network. The launch coincides with May as mental health awareness month. The network includes agriculture professionals committed to sharing non-proprietary information, ensuring that resources and training are widely disseminated to reduce farmer and rancher stress. 

The effort seeks to eliminate the stigma of seeking support for mental health, including depression, anxiety and farmer suicide. AgriSafe says research shows 20 percent of any population has mental health complications, including farmers and ranchers. 

Stigma and privacy concerns associated with mental health issues may mean that many people do not seek out available behavioral health services. Many of the factors that affect agricultural production are largely beyond the control of the producer.&nbsp; 

For example, isolation, variability in weather, lack of access to health services, and low commodity prices, could have a direct impact on the rise in mental health issues. Learn more about the network at agrisafe.org.

AgriSafe Network this week announced the launch of the AgriStress Response Network. The launch coincides with May as mental health awareness month. The network includes agriculture professionals committed to sharing non-proprietary information, ensuring that resources and training are widely disseminated to reduce farmer and rancher stress. The effort seeks to eliminate the stigma of seeking support for mental health, including depression, anxiety and farmer suicide. AgriSafe says research shows 20 percent of any population has mental health complications, including farmers and ranchers. Stigma and privacy concerns associated with mental health issues may mean that many people do not seek out available behavioral health services. Many of the factors that affect agricultural production are largely beyond the control of the producer.&nbsp; For example, isolation, variability in weather, lack of access to health services, and low commodity prices, could have a direct impact on the rise in mental health issues. Learn more about the network at agrisafe.org.

Agrisafe launches Agristress Network

The Department of Agriculture will purchase up to $159.4 million in domestically produced seafood, fruits, legumes, and nuts for distribution to a variety of domestic food assistance programs. 

The purchases, announced Thursday, are being made with funds under the authority of Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “These healthy, nutritious food purchases will benefit food banks and non-profits helping those struggling with food hardship.” 

The inventories of the included commodities are in high oversupply due to a decrease in demand because of the COVID-19 pandemic and disruption in the supply chain, as restaurants and other outlets closed during the pandemic. Within a few days of approval, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service will offer these commodities to their networks. 

Orders should be received during the first week of June with solicitations being issued mid-June and awards occurring near the end of the month. Deliveries should start to occur by mid-August.

The Department of Agriculture will purchase up to $159.4 million in domestically produced seafood, fruits, legumes, and nuts for distribution to a variety of domestic food assistance programs. The purchases, announced Thursday, are being made with funds under the authority of Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says, “These healthy, nutritious food purchases will benefit food banks and non-profits helping those struggling with food hardship.” The inventories of the included commodities are in high oversupply due to a decrease in demand because of the COVID-19 pandemic and disruption in the supply chain, as restaurants and other outlets closed during the pandemic. Within a few days of approval, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service will offer these commodities to their networks. Orders should be received during the first week of June with solicitations being issued mid-June and awards occurring near the end of the month. Deliveries should start to occur by mid-August.

USDA purchasing oversupplied commodities for food assistance programs

Several challenges prevent farmers from collecting and sharing data on their production practices. However, there is ample opportunity to empower farmer’s digital transition, according to new research from Farm Journal’s Trust In Food initiative and the Sustainability Consortium. 

Farm-level production data plays a critical role in conservation and sustainability efforts. Previous research shows only eight percent of food and beverage companies who could report data said they have visibility into on-farm practices. 

More than half of all respondents, 64 percent, said they do not rely on-farm management information systems exclusively. Almost a third of respondents, 28 percent, said their primary data storage method is paper or another non-digitized method. 

Of those that do not use digital, only half have considered transitioning to digital. Additionally, 73 percent of respondents do not trust private companies with their data, and 58 percent do not trust the government with it. Conversely, 71 percent do trust their financial institutions with data.

Several challenges prevent farmers from collecting and sharing data on their production practices. However, there is ample opportunity to empower farmer’s digital transition, according to new research from Farm Journal’s Trust In Food initiative and the Sustainability Consortium. Farm-level production data plays a critical role in conservation and sustainability efforts. Previous research shows only eight percent of food and beverage companies who could report data said they have visibility into on-farm practices. More than half of all respondents, 64 percent, said they do not rely on-farm management information systems exclusively. Almost a third of respondents, 28 percent, said their primary data storage method is paper or another non-digitized method. Of those that do not use digital, only half have considered transitioning to digital. Additionally, 73 percent of respondents do not trust private companies with their data, and 58 percent do not trust the government with it. Conversely, 71 percent do trust their financial institutions with data.

Report offers farmer insight on data collection and sharing

The Department of Agriculture released its latest World Agriculture Supply and Demand report Wednesday. USDA says the corn crop is projected at 15.0 billion bushels, up from last year on higher area and a return to trend yield. 

The yield projection of 179.5 bushels per acre is based on a weather-adjusted trend assuming normal planting progress and summer weather. The season-average corn price received by producers is projected at $5.70 per bushel, up $1.35 from a year ago when much of the crop was marketed at lower prices. 

The soybean crop is projected at 4.4 billion bushels, up 270 million from last year on increased harvested area and trend yields. With lower beginning stocks, soybean supplies are projected down three percent. 

The season-average soybean price is projected at $13.85 per bushel, up $2.60 from last year. The outlook for U.S. wheat is for smaller supplies, higher domestic use, lower exports, and reduced stocks and a season-average farm price of $6.50 per bushel.

The Department of Agriculture released its latest World Agriculture Supply and Demand report Wednesday. USDA says the corn crop is projected at 15.0 billion bushels, up from last year on higher area and a return to trend yield. The yield projection of 179.5 bushels per acre is based on a weather-adjusted trend assuming normal planting progress and summer weather. The season-average corn price received by producers is projected at $5.70 per bushel, up $1.35 from a year ago when much of the crop was marketed at lower prices. The soybean crop is projected at 4.4 billion bushels, up 270 million from last year on increased harvested area and trend yields. With lower beginning stocks, soybean supplies are projected down three percent. The season-average soybean price is projected at $13.85 per bushel, up $2.60 from last year. The outlook for U.S. wheat is for smaller supplies, higher domestic use, lower exports, and reduced stocks and a season-average farm price of $6.50 per bushel.

USDA WASDE report released

Rabobank says hog prices are sharply higher in many markets worldwide as processors are scrambling to find adequate supplies. Higher disease losses in key growing regions, along with the lagging impact of industry liquidation brought on by COVID-19, have limited available hog supplies.

 “African Swine Fever has proven harder to manage than initially expected in some regions, slowing herd rebuilding efforts in Asia and shifting trade expectations for the rest of the world,” says Christine McCracken, Senior Analyst for Animal Protein at Rabobank. Higher disease-related losses in parts of North America are also contributing to the supply shortfall in the U.S. and Mexico. 

The re-emergence of Classical Swine Fever in Japan and Brazil is currently expected to have a limited impact on production but still brings new risk to the markets. “We expect a gradual recovery in the herd, yet higher costs of raising animals and demand uncertainty are expected to moderate the pace of growth,” McCracken says. 

Higher costs in raising hogs are contributing to production slowdowns in certain regions, as the price of feed is up 35 percent year over year. Lower production expectations have left the market short of pork, just as demand is getting stronger.

Rabobank says hog prices are sharply higher in many markets worldwide as processors are scrambling to find adequate supplies. Higher disease losses in key growing regions, along with the lagging impact of industry liquidation brought on by COVID-19, have limited available hog supplies. “African Swine Fever has proven harder to manage than initially expected in some regions, slowing herd rebuilding efforts in Asia and shifting trade expectations for the rest of the world,” says Christine McCracken, Senior Analyst for Animal Protein at Rabobank. Higher disease-related losses in parts of North America are also contributing to the supply shortfall in the U.S. and Mexico. The re-emergence of Classical Swine Fever in Japan and Brazil is currently expected to have a limited impact on production but still brings new risk to the markets. “We expect a gradual recovery in the herd, yet higher costs of raising animals and demand uncertainty are expected to moderate the pace of growth,” McCracken says. Higher costs in raising hogs are contributing to production slowdowns in certain regions, as the price of feed is up 35 percent year over year. Lower production expectations have left the market short of pork, just as demand is getting stronger.

Global pork production slowed by herd health and supply issues

Air pollution is the largest environmental mortality risk in the U.S. The National Academy of Sciences says air pollution is responsible for 100,000 premature deaths every year, and one-fifth of those deaths are linked to agriculture. Scientists from five universities noted in the study that air quality is largely ignored in discussions on the health and environmental impacts of food. 

“Agricultural production in the U.S. results in 17,900 annual air quality-related deaths, 15,900 of which are from food production,” the researchers say. “Of those, 80 percent are attributable to animal-based foods, both directly from animal production and indirectly from growing animal feed.” 

The study authors also say that dietary shifts toward more plant-based foods that maintain protein content and other nutritional needs could reduce agricultural air quality-related mortality by 68 percent to 83 percent. Agriculture groups like the National Pork Producers Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association told the Washington Post that they consider the report’s data and methodology flawed.

Air pollution is the largest environmental mortality risk in the U.S. The National Academy of Sciences says air pollution is responsible for 100,000 premature deaths every year, and one-fifth of those deaths are linked to agriculture. Scientists from five universities noted in the study that air quality is largely ignored in discussions on the health and environmental impacts of food. “Agricultural production in the U.S. results in 17,900 annual air quality-related deaths, 15,900 of which are from food production,” the researchers say. “Of those, 80 percent are attributable to animal-based foods, both directly from animal production and indirectly from growing animal feed.” The study authors also say that dietary shifts toward more plant-based foods that maintain protein content and other nutritional needs could reduce agricultural air quality-related mortality by 68 percent to 83 percent. Agriculture groups like the National Pork Producers Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association told the Washington Post that they consider the report’s data and methodology flawed.

Agriculture linked to U.S. air pollution deaths

Growth Energy sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on the cyberattack against the Colonial Pipeline. The letter calls for the officials to immediately reduce restrictions on higher ethanol-blended fuels as relief for resulting supply disruptions and rising gas prices. 

“E15 is now sold at nearly 2,400 locations across the country, including several hundred locations in the Southeast, where the impact of the Colonial is most felt,” says Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “By immediately removing remaining regulatory hurdles and providing greater access to E15, you can help keep fuel prices in check for American consumers and ease concerns about the fuel supply.” 

The organization asked the officials to make E15 broadly available at all fuel terminals in areas impacted by related fuel shortages. They also want the EPA to finalize the proposed rule that would broaden the availability of existing infrastructure for use with E15 and related labeling concerns. 

“We also urge you to remove unnecessary misfuelling requirements, including the restrictions on the use of E15 in shared fueling hoses with 10 percent blended fuel and related fuel sampling requirements,” Skor adds. “Finally, we strongly encourage the government to strengthen its use of higher ethanol blends such as E85 in its current flex-fuel fleet.”

Growth Energy sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on the cyberattack against the Colonial Pipeline. The letter calls for the officials to immediately reduce restrictions on higher ethanol-blended fuels as relief for resulting supply disruptions and rising gas prices. “E15 is now sold at nearly 2,400 locations across the country, including several hundred locations in the Southeast, where the impact of the Colonial is most felt,” says Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “By immediately removing remaining regulatory hurdles and providing greater access to E15, you can help keep fuel prices in check for American consumers and ease concerns about the fuel supply.” The organization asked the officials to make E15 broadly available at all fuel terminals in areas impacted by related fuel shortages. They also want the EPA to finalize the proposed rule that would broaden the availability of existing infrastructure for use with E15 and related labeling concerns. “We also urge you to remove unnecessary misfuelling requirements, including the restrictions on the use of E15 in shared fueling hoses with 10 percent blended fuel and related fuel sampling requirements,” Skor adds. “Finally, we strongly encourage the government to strengthen its use of higher ethanol blends such as E85 in its current flex-fuel fleet.”

Growth Energy on the Colonial Pipeline Incident

Growth Energy last week launched a new consumer campaign to encourage drivers to choose biofuels. During the organization’s 12th&nbsp;Annual Executive Leadership Conference, Growth Energy announced the effort that seeks to raise awareness about biofuels’ positive environmental benefits. 

Through a series of targeted digital content, advertising, and digital media, the Get Biofuel campaign aligns biofuel benefits to an empowerment message titled “Fuel Beyond.” 

Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says, “Our industry’s passion for showcasing the benefits of biofuels is unparalleled, and I’m thrilled to unveil this new initiative.” The website, getbiofuel.com, outlines the benefits of biofuels and encourages drivers to choose biofuel blends at the pump. 

The website tells consumers biofuel cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 46 percent. The pilot campaign for the initiative launched on Earth Day, April 22, 2021, in the Raleigh, North Carolina and Salt Lake City, Utah media markets, and is slated to expand nationally in fall 2021.

Growth Energy last week launched a new consumer campaign to encourage drivers to choose biofuels. During the organization’s 12th&nbsp;Annual Executive Leadership Conference, Growth Energy announced the effort that seeks to raise awareness about biofuels’ positive environmental benefits. Through a series of targeted digital content, advertising, and digital media, the Get Biofuel campaign aligns biofuel benefits to an empowerment message titled “Fuel Beyond.” Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says, “Our industry’s passion for showcasing the benefits of biofuels is unparalleled, and I’m thrilled to unveil this new initiative.” The website, getbiofuel.com, outlines the benefits of biofuels and encourages drivers to choose biofuel blends at the pump. The website tells consumers biofuel cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 46 percent. The pilot campaign for the initiative launched on Earth Day, April 22, 2021, in the Raleigh, North Carolina and Salt Lake City, Utah media markets, and is slated to expand nationally in fall 2021.

Growth Energy launches new consumer campaign

Canadian National Railway has placed an order for 1,000 new generation, high-capacity grain hopper cars. The new railcars, to be built in Mexico, will help meet the growing needs of North American grain farmers and the demands of grain customers. 

The order is part of a larger program to build and renew a fleet of 6,000 hopper railcars over the next three years. CN recently made a formal offer to acquire Kansas City Southern. 

The combination would extend the span of CN’s network from Canada and the U.S. into Mexico, making it the first railroad to link North America’s three national economies. 

CN President and CEO JJ Ruest states the railcars "will help move more grain across the CN rail network, which continues to make CN the embodiment of a true USMCA railroad.” The railway also noted that support for its Kansas City Southern proposal is expanding, with more letters of support being submitted to the Surface Transportation Board.

Canadian National Railway has placed an order for 1,000 new generation, high-capacity grain hopper cars. The new railcars, to be built in Mexico, will help meet the growing needs of North American grain farmers and the demands of grain customers. The order is part of a larger program to build and renew a fleet of 6,000 hopper railcars over the next three years. CN recently made a formal offer to acquire Kansas City Southern. The combination would extend the span of CN’s network from Canada and the U.S. into Mexico, making it the first railroad to link North America’s three national economies. CN President and CEO JJ Ruest states the railcars "will help move more grain across the CN rail network, which continues to make CN the embodiment of a true USMCA railroad.” The railway also noted that support for its Kansas City Southern proposal is expanding, with more letters of support being submitted to the Surface Transportation Board.

Canadian National Railway purchasing 1,000 grain cars

BUCHANAN COUNTY —A St. Joseph woman was injured in an accident just before 5a.m. Saturday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Honda Pilot driven by Amber M. Kneale, 22, was eastbound on MO 6 east of Route W two miles east of St. Joseph.

The car traveled off the south side of the road in an attempt to avoid a deer. The car returned to the road and the driver overcorrected. The car traveled off the south side of the road, struck two mail boxes and two utility poles.

A private vehicle tranported Kneale to Mosaic Life Care. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

BUCHANAN COUNTY —A St. Joseph woman was injured in an accident just before 5a.m. Saturday in Buchanan County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Honda Pilot driven by Amber M. Kneale, 22, was eastbound on MO 6 east of Route W two miles east of St. Joseph.The car traveled off the south side of the road in an attempt to avoid a deer. The car returned to the road and the driver overcorrected. The car traveled off the south side of the road, struck two mail boxes and two utility poles.A private vehicle tranported Kneale to Mosaic Life Care. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

St. Joseph woman injured in crash after avoiding a deer

CALDWELL COUNTY —A Missouri man was injured in an accident just before 5:30p.m. Friday in Caldwell County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Ford Taurus driven by Brad A. James, 61, Kidder, was westbound on U.S. 36 two miles west of Hamilton in the driving lane.

The Ford merged into the passing lane and struck a 20201 Peterbilt semi driven by Jimmy L. Kell, 41, Castor, LA., as the semi was attempting to pass.

Daviess County EMS transported James to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Kell was not injured. James was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

CALDWELL COUNTY —A Missouri man was injured in an accident just before 5:30p.m. Friday in Caldwell County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2004 Ford Taurus driven by Brad A. James, 61, Kidder, was westbound on U.S. 36 two miles west of Hamilton in the driving lane.The Ford merged into the passing lane and struck a 20201 Peterbilt semi driven by Jimmy L. Kell, 41, Castor, LA., as the semi was attempting to pass.Daviess County EMS transported James to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Kell was not injured. James was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Missouri man hospitalized after car struck semi

CALDWELL COUNTY–Two Missouri teens were injured in an accident just before 8p.m. Friday in Caldwell County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a Artic Cat 700 ATV driven by a 15-year-old boy from Braymer was southbound on Sparks Road from Tobin Valley Drive four miles west of Braymer.

The driver lost control of the ATV. It traveled off the west side and struck a ditch. Lifeflight transported the driver and a 15-year-old female passenger from Braymer to Children's Mercy. They were not wearing helmets, according to the MSHP.

CALDWELL COUNTY–Two Missouri teens were injured in an accident just before 8p.m. Friday in Caldwell County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a Artic Cat 700 ATV driven by a 15-year-old boy from Braymer was southbound on Sparks Road from Tobin Valley Drive four miles west of Braymer.The driver lost control of the ATV. It traveled off the west side and struck a ditch. Lifeflight transported the driver and a 15-year-old female passenger from Braymer to Children's Mercy. They were not wearing helmets, according to the MSHP.

2 NW Missouri teens airlifted to hospital after ATV accident

Regal announced that the Hollywood Theater at the North Shoppes in St. Joseph is resuming operations Friday.

The movies Spiral, Wrath of Man&nbsp;and&nbsp;Those Who Wish Me Dead&nbsp; and others will be showing this weekend. Future releases in the coming weeks will include&nbsp;A Quiet Place Part II&nbsp;and&nbsp;F9.

Reopening plans include a wide range of&nbsp;health and safety measures&nbsp;that adhere to the 'CinemaSafe' protocol and guidelines. Regal theaters will still require face masks at all times with the exception of eating and drinking.

Social distancing measures will also be in place in most locations.

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 </figure>Regal announced that the Hollywood Theater at the North Shoppes in St. Joseph is resuming operations Friday.The movies Spiral, Wrath of Man&nbsp;and&nbsp;Those Who Wish Me Dead&nbsp; and others will be showing this weekend. Future releases in the coming weeks will include&nbsp;A Quiet Place Part II&nbsp;and&nbsp;F9.Reopening plans include a wide range of&nbsp;health and safety measures&nbsp;that adhere to the 'CinemaSafe' protocol and guidelines. Regal theaters will still require face masks at all times with the exception of eating and drinking.Social distancing measures will also be in place in most locations.

St. Joseph's Hollywood Theater resuming operations this weekend

BUCHANAN COUNTY—Three people were injured in an accident just before 8:30a.m. Thursday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Subaru Legacy driven by Kristy M. Sohm, 34,&nbsp; Plattsburg, was eastbound on MO 116 at Route B five miles south of Gower.&nbsp;

The vehicle struck a northbound 2013 Kia Sorento driven by Victoria D. Hanway, 24, Agency, that failed to yield. As a result of the crash, Hanway was ejected from the Kia. It traveled off the road and struck a house.

Tri-County EMS transported Hanway, Sohm and an 8-year-old girl in the Subaru to Mosaic in St. Joseph. Later, Lifenet transferred Hanway to KU Medical Center.&nbsp; She was not wearing a seat belt, according the MSHP.

BUCHANAN COUNTY—Three people were injured in an accident just before 8:30a.m. Thursday in Buchanan County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Subaru Legacy driven by Kristy M. Sohm, 34,&nbsp; Plattsburg, was eastbound on MO 116 at Route B five miles south of Gower.&nbsp;The vehicle struck a northbound 2013 Kia Sorento driven by Victoria D. Hanway, 24, Agency, that failed to yield. As a result of the crash, Hanway was ejected from the Kia. It traveled off the road and struck a house.Tri-County EMS transported Hanway, Sohm and an 8-year-old girl in the Subaru to Mosaic in St. Joseph. Later, Lifenet transferred Hanway to KU Medical Center.&nbsp; She was not wearing a seat belt, according the MSHP.

Driver ejected after violent 2-vehicle Buchanan Co. crash

MERCER COUNTY—Three teens were injured in an accident just before 8p.m. Wednesday in Mercer County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Chevrolet Impala driven by 16-year-old girl from Newton was westbound on Route E four miles south of Princeton.

The driver failed to negotiate a curve. The car skidded off the north side of the road and struck a fence. Mercer County EMS transported the driver and two 15-year-old female passengers from Newton to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. All three were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

MERCER COUNTY—Three teens were injured in an accident just before 8p.m. Wednesday in Mercer County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Chevrolet Impala driven by 16-year-old girl from Newton was westbound on Route E four miles south of Princeton.The driver failed to negotiate a curve. The car skidded off the north side of the road and struck a fence. Mercer County EMS transported the driver and two 15-year-old female passengers from Newton to Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton. All three were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

3 Missouri teens injured after car strikes a fence

The St. Joseph Health Department will hold Pfizer COVID vaccine clinics at Civic Arena in May and June, and anyone age 12 or older will be eligible.

Anyone 12-17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The vaccine is free for all, and proof health health insurance and government ID are not required. Appointments can be scheduled online at <a href="https://signup.com/go/tNdgirq">this link</a>., or by calling the health department at 816-271-4636.

The clinic dates and times are: May 18 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. May 25 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. June 1 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. June 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The corresponding second dose clinics are scheduled on Thursdays, June 17-July 8. The second dose clinics will be held during the same time frame as the initial dose clinic was offered.

The St. Joseph Health Department held mass Moderna clinics on both May 4 and 11 at Civic Arena. About 100 first doses were administered at each clinic.

COVID cases have gone up slightly in Buchanan County recently. Health officials reported 14 new cases Thursday and 42 new cases this week.

The county's positivity rate is currently 4.85 percent - up from 4.2 percent last week.

Over 16,900 people in Buchanan County have initiated vaccination and nearly 15,300 have completed it. Only 19.4 percent of the county's population have initiated vaccination so far, while 41.7 percent of Missouri's population has received at least one dose.

So far, 24.5 percent of Andrew County's population has initiated vaccination, while 23.3 percent in Atchison County, Kansas have received at least one dose.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph Health Department will hold Pfizer COVID vaccine clinics at Civic Arena in May and June, and anyone age 12 or older will be eligible.Anyone 12-17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.The vaccine is free for all, and proof health health insurance and government ID are not required. Appointments can be scheduled online at <a href="https://signup.com/go/tNdgirq">this link</a>., or by calling the health department at 816-271-4636.The clinic dates and times are: May 18 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. May 25 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. June 1 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. June 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.The corresponding second dose clinics are scheduled on Thursdays, June 17-July 8. The second dose clinics will be held during the same time frame as the initial dose clinic was offered.The St. Joseph Health Department held mass Moderna clinics on both May 4 and 11 at Civic Arena. About 100 first doses were administered at each clinic.COVID cases have gone up slightly in Buchanan County recently. Health officials reported 14 new cases Thursday and 42 new cases this week.The county's positivity rate is currently 4.85 percent - up from 4.2 percent last week.Over 16,900 people in Buchanan County have initiated vaccination and nearly 15,300 have completed it. Only 19.4 percent of the county's population have initiated vaccination so far, while 41.7 percent of Missouri's population has received at least one dose.So far, 24.5 percent of Andrew County's population has initiated vaccination, while 23.3 percent in Atchison County, Kansas have received at least one dose.

St. Joseph Health Department announces Pfizer vaccine clinics, anyone 12 and up eligible

The city of St. Joseph has been allocated $39.7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act that was approved by Congress earlier this year.

The city council is now deciding how to best allocate this funding to those who need it most.

The council met with city manager Bryan Carter as well as Planning and Community Development Director Clint Thompson in a work session at City Hall Thursday to review the amount and how it will be allocated.

The city will receive this funding in two increments. The first $19.5 million payment will come within days, while the next $19.5 million will come in a year.

Any business, entity or household that has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for this funding. St. Joseph mayor Bill McMurray hopes that low-income families and individuals can benefit from this relief funding especially.

"If there's any way we can help some of the poorer families in our community who have been knocked in the head," McMurray said. "First, it was the flood, then it was COVID. If we can help them build a good case in their application with the supporting documentation, I really want to do that."

The city has received funding applications from 18 different entities and businesses from around town. These 18 applicants have requested a combined $13 million. Meanwhile, various departments within the city's government has requested $20 million.

McMurray also pointed out that this money can also be put toward water, sewer and broadband infrastructure within the city.

But, the mayor urges any individual who believes they are eligible for relief funds to get an application in as soon as they can.

"We have a one-page application," he said. "Clint Thompson and our Planning and Community Development Department can get that to somebody if they feel their organization or they individually or a small business needs it. We have some opportunities. It has to be the harmful affect of COVID is where this comes from."

Thompson noted that the city has until the end of 2024 to allocate this $39.7 million amount. The council discussed the idea of forming a five-member citizen's committee comprised of either small business owners and/or people who work for organizations like CAP St. Joe that serve low-income individuals.

This committee will likely be discussed in greater detail at the next council meeting on May 17 and would be put on the agenda as a resolution.

The initial deadline to apply for this American Rescue Plan Funding was April 30. But with half of the $39.7 million coming to the city next year, McMurray urges anyone in need to apply for this money - whether their application is granted this year or next.

"If somebody feels like they would like to apply, get an application from our Planning Community and Development department," McMurray noted. "Get the supporting documentation and get it in there so we can crunch the numbers."

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620955932852.jpeg" alt="Members of the St. Joseph City Council listen in on a presentation from Community Planning and Development Director Clint Thompson regarding the city's latest COVID relief funding at a work session at City Hall Thursday. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>Members of the St. Joseph City Council listen in on a presentation from Community Planning and Development Director Clint Thompson regarding the city's latest COVID relief funding at a work session at City Hall Thursday. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe city of St. Joseph has been allocated $39.7 million from the American Rescue Plan Act that was approved by Congress earlier this year.The city council is now deciding how to best allocate this funding to those who need it most.The council met with city manager Bryan Carter as well as Planning and Community Development Director Clint Thompson in a work session at City Hall Thursday to review the amount and how it will be allocated.The city will receive this funding in two increments. The first $19.5 million payment will come within days, while the next $19.5 million will come in a year.Any business, entity or household that has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for this funding. St. Joseph mayor Bill McMurray hopes that low-income families and individuals can benefit from this relief funding especially."If there's any way we can help some of the poorer families in our community who have been knocked in the head," McMurray said. "First, it was the flood, then it was COVID. If we can help them build a good case in their application with the supporting documentation, I really want to do that."The city has received funding applications from 18 different entities and businesses from around town. These 18 applicants have requested a combined $13 million. Meanwhile, various departments within the city's government has requested $20 million.McMurray also pointed out that this money can also be put toward water, sewer and broadband infrastructure within the city.But, the mayor urges any individual who believes they are eligible for relief funds to get an application in as soon as they can."We have a one-page application," he said. "Clint Thompson and our Planning and Community Development Department can get that to somebody if they feel their organization or they individually or a small business needs it. We have some opportunities. It has to be the harmful affect of COVID is where this comes from."Thompson noted that the city has until the end of 2024 to allocate this $39.7 million amount. The council discussed the idea of forming a five-member citizen's committee comprised of either small business owners and/or people who work for organizations like CAP St. Joe that serve low-income individuals.This committee will likely be discussed in greater detail at the next council meeting on May 17 and would be put on the agenda as a resolution.The initial deadline to apply for this American Rescue Plan Funding was April 30. But with half of the $39.7 million coming to the city next year, McMurray urges anyone in need to apply for this money - whether their application is granted this year or next."If somebody feels like they would like to apply, get an application from our Planning Community and Development department," McMurray noted. "Get the supporting documentation and get it in there so we can crunch the numbers."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620956040061.jpeg" alt="St. Joseph Community Development and Planning Director Clint Thompson addresses the St. Joseph City Council at a Thursday work session. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>St. Joseph Community Development and Planning Director Clint Thompson addresses the St. Joseph City Council at a Thursday work session. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

St. Joseph City Council discusses latest COVID relief funding in Thursday work session

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa —&nbsp;Hy-Vee, Inc. announces Thursday that all Hy-Vee pharmacy locations are now administering free COVID-19 vaccines to individuals ages 12 to 15, per the U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for this age group. Hy-Vee has been offering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to individuals 16 and older for several weeks.

Minors must have parental or guardian consent in order to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Hy-Vee asks that a parent or guardian accompany minors to both their first and second dose COVID-19 vaccinations. Individuals can walk in to receive the vaccine, or make an appointment in advance online.

For those who prefer to make a vaccine appointment in advance, they can visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hy-vee.com/covidvaccine" target="_blank">www.hy-vee.com/covidvaccine</a>, select “Find Appointments” and complete the digital vaccine informed consent form and appointment selection. COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone, regardless of whether they have insurance or Medicare Part B coverage.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa —&nbsp;Hy-Vee, Inc. announces Thursday that all Hy-Vee pharmacy locations are now administering free COVID-19 vaccines to individuals ages 12 to 15, per the U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for this age group. Hy-Vee has been offering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to individuals 16 and older for several weeks.Minors must have parental or guardian consent in order to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Hy-Vee asks that a parent or guardian accompany minors to both their first and second dose COVID-19 vaccinations. Individuals can walk in to receive the vaccine, or make an appointment in advance online.For those who prefer to make a vaccine appointment in advance, they can visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hy-vee.com/covidvaccine" target="_blank">www.hy-vee.com/covidvaccine</a>, select “Find Appointments” and complete the digital vaccine informed consent form and appointment selection. COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone, regardless of whether they have insurance or Medicare Part B coverage.

Hy-Vee Pharmacies: Free COVID vaccines for ages 12-15

With the “Defund the Police” movement having police across the country on the defense, local law enforcement teams are seeing the effects of the movement as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sheriff Bill Puett&nbsp;says thankfully our community is unique in how they view law enforcement.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“I don’t think people around here don’t value law enforcement,” Puett tells&nbsp;host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline.&nbsp;“They support law enforcement and&nbsp;you know they do those&nbsp;things;&nbsp;however,&nbsp;we see a national rhetoric that villainizes police.”&nbsp;

Law enforcement officials put their lives on the line every day and that is something Puett doesn’t take lightly.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“I ask people every day to go in&nbsp;harm's&nbsp;way to serve their community and that’s not lost on me,” says Puett.&nbsp;“That’s a heavy&nbsp;burden that&nbsp;I&nbsp;carry&nbsp;because&nbsp;I worry about all of our folks&nbsp;every day”&nbsp;

Puett&nbsp;says law enforcement officials are not paid enough for what they go through.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“They’re&nbsp;saying it’s just not worth it,” says Puett. “They’re throwing their hands up and for the pay and how they’re&nbsp;treated and the&nbsp;liability.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

By WHITNEE ICE&nbsp;St. Joseph Post&nbsp;With the “Defund the Police” movement having police across the country on the defense, local law enforcement teams are seeing the effects of the movement as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sheriff Bill Puett&nbsp;says thankfully our community is unique in how they view law enforcement.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I don’t think people around here don’t value law enforcement,” Puett tells&nbsp;host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline.&nbsp;“They support law enforcement and&nbsp;you know they do those&nbsp;things;&nbsp;however,&nbsp;we see a national rhetoric that villainizes police.”&nbsp;Law enforcement officials put their lives on the line every day and that is something Puett doesn’t take lightly.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I ask people every day to go in&nbsp;harm's&nbsp;way to serve their community and that’s not lost on me,” says Puett.&nbsp;“That’s a heavy&nbsp;burden that&nbsp;I&nbsp;carry&nbsp;because&nbsp;I worry about all of our folks&nbsp;every day”&nbsp;Puett&nbsp;says law enforcement officials are not paid enough for what they go through.&nbsp;&nbsp;“They’re&nbsp;saying it’s just not worth it,” says Puett. “They’re throwing their hands up and for the pay and how they’re&nbsp;treated and the&nbsp;liability.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Defund the Police” has taken its toll on local law enforcement

CHILLICOTHE - The objective for the Savannah tennis team members who competed in Friday's sectional was simple.

The Savages, once again, made it look easy on the tennis court Friday, going 3-for-3 on the day and qualifying the doubles entries of Drew and Matt Collier, Connor Peek and Evan Heftye, along with the singles entry of Cole Horton, for the MSHSAA state individual tennis tournament in Springfield next week.

"I am so excited for these fellas," Savannah coach Wakefield Hare said. "There's just so much that's already set before we even came to Chillicothe today. That had to do with the work we put in both mentally and physically.

"You love to see that work play out for the guys. Because, sometimes it doesn't go your way. But today, they were able to put it all together."

Horton, a freshman, breezed through another postseason match, taking down Carrollton senior Luke Davis 6-0, 6-0.&nbsp;

"I feel like I did very well today," Horton said. "It was good conditions. I had a really fun time. The player was very good. I enjoyed playing with him."

Horton's win comes on the heels of a 6-0, 6-0 win over Maryville's Matt Goodridge during individuals districts Monday.

"I feel amazed honestly," Horton said, reflecting on the season he's had thus far. "I didn't expect too much. I was just hoping to come out and have fun."

Now, Horton will look to become Savannah's first individual state champ in boys' tennis in school history.

"The main objective with Cole is, 'Do what you need to do and stay healthy,'" Hare said. "Now, he needs to ramp it up to a whole different level of competition with some of the best guys in the state. We have great expectations for him. We just hope he's mentally ready to go next weekend."

The Collier brothers got through their first set smoothly, 6-1, but had to rally for a 7-6 victory in the second - decided by a 7-4 tiebreaker round against Chillicothe's Carter Allen and Caleb Corbin.

"We tried not to lose our momentum we had from the first set," Matt said. "We gave up a couple of points, we were up 5-1, went down to a 6-6 tiebreaker...just tried to keep our heads in the game and push each other the best we can."

Savannah's other doubles entry, Peek and Hefty, got a strong challenge from&nbsp; Trenton's District 15 doubles champions Trent Villacampa and Brady Sager.

"I felt like we played well overall," Peek said. "We played really good together. Today was our best day that we've had and we needed it today."

Horton, the Colliers, along with Peek and Hefty, go on to the individual state championships on May 21-22 at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield.

Before that, those five qualifiers will join the rest of their team for team sectional action against Trenton on the Plaza Tennis Courts in Kansas City on Monday.&nbsp;

While the current forecast is a concern, Hare is excited to see what his team can continue to do. Especially against the last team to have beaten Savannah in a head-to-head contest.

The Bulldogs took Savannah down in team districts, 5-0, in May 2019. The Savages haven't lost in a head-to-head match since.

"We got to see a glimpse of (Trenton) today," Hare said. "We saw them about two months ago. But, just...forget it. Focus on what's in front of you and just enjoy the ride. And if we can just stay relaxed and focused, these guys have good enough shots to make anything happen."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621039265035.jpeg" alt="From left to right: Coach Wakefield Hare, Evan Heftye, Connor Peek, Cole Horton, Matt Collier, Drew Collier and assistant coach Scott Horton. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>From left to right: Coach Wakefield Hare, Evan Heftye, Connor Peek, Cole Horton, Matt Collier, Drew Collier and assistant coach Scott Horton. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostCHILLICOTHE - The objective for the Savannah tennis team members who competed in Friday's sectional was simple.Win, and you're in.The Savages, once again, made it look easy on the tennis court Friday, going 3-for-3 on the day and qualifying the doubles entries of Drew and Matt Collier, Connor Peek and Evan Heftye, along with the singles entry of Cole Horton, for the MSHSAA state individual tennis tournament in Springfield next week."I am so excited for these fellas," Savannah coach Wakefield Hare said. "There's just so much that's already set before we even came to Chillicothe today. That had to do with the work we put in both mentally and physically."You love to see that work play out for the guys. Because, sometimes it doesn't go your way. But today, they were able to put it all together."Horton, a freshman, breezed through another postseason match, taking down Carrollton senior Luke Davis 6-0, 6-0.&nbsp;"I feel like I did very well today," Horton said. "It was good conditions. I had a really fun time. The player was very good. I enjoyed playing with him."Horton's win comes on the heels of a 6-0, 6-0 win over Maryville's Matt Goodridge during individuals districts Monday."I feel amazed honestly," Horton said, reflecting on the season he's had thus far. "I didn't expect too much. I was just hoping to come out and have fun."Now, Horton will look to become Savannah's first individual state champ in boys' tennis in school history."The main objective with Cole is, 'Do what you need to do and stay healthy,'" Hare said. "Now, he needs to ramp it up to a whole different level of competition with some of the best guys in the state. We have great expectations for him. We just hope he's mentally ready to go next weekend."The Collier brothers got through their first set smoothly, 6-1, but had to rally for a 7-6 victory in the second - decided by a 7-4 tiebreaker round against Chillicothe's Carter Allen and Caleb Corbin."We tried not to lose our momentum we had from the first set," Matt said. "We gave up a couple of points, we were up 5-1, went down to a 6-6 tiebreaker...just tried to keep our heads in the game and push each other the best we can."Savannah's other doubles entry, Peek and Hefty, got a strong challenge from&nbsp; Trenton's District 15 doubles champions Trent Villacampa and Brady Sager.Peek and Hefty won 6-4, 6-2."I felt like we played well overall," Peek said. "We played really good together. Today was our best day that we've had and we needed it today."Horton, the Colliers, along with Peek and Hefty, go on to the individual state championships on May 21-22 at the Cooper Tennis Complex in Springfield.Before that, those five qualifiers will join the rest of their team for team sectional action against Trenton on the Plaza Tennis Courts in Kansas City on Monday.&nbsp;While the current forecast is a concern, Hare is excited to see what his team can continue to do. Especially against the last team to have beaten Savannah in a head-to-head contest.The Bulldogs took Savannah down in team districts, 5-0, in May 2019. The Savages haven't lost in a head-to-head match since."We got to see a glimpse of (Trenton) today," Hare said. "We saw them about two months ago. But, just...forget it. Focus on what's in front of you and just enjoy the ride. And if we can just stay relaxed and focused, these guys have good enough shots to make anything happen."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621039310933.jpeg" alt="Connor Peek." />
 <figcaption>Connor Peek.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621039339202.jpeg" alt="Matt and Drew Collier celebrate a victory." />
 <figcaption>Matt and Drew Collier celebrate a victory.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621039372457.jpeg" alt="Evan Heftye." />
 <figcaption>Evan Heftye.</figcaption>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621039397025.jpeg" alt="Cole Horton." />
 <figcaption>Cole Horton.</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Colliers, Heftye, Peek and Horton to rep Savannah at individual state tournament

They had talked about it all season and for many months before it started.

This Bishop LeBlond boys' golf team knew that 2021 could be something special. They felt that they were capable of taking the program back to state as a team.

After winning every regular season dual and tournament, the Eagles steamrolled their way through the <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/48827bae-e348-4bc7-a29e-66f09448d1d5">Class 3 District 4 tournament at Fairview</a> Golf Course Monday with a team score of 301 - 48 strokes ahead of second place Kirksville.

All five LeBlond golfers - senior Jeffrey Johnston, sophomore Sam Schoeberl and freshmen Davis Jungbluth, and Pat and Tim Johnston, have qualified for the Class 3 state meet at Crown Point Golf Course in Farmington May 17-18.

"It should be a good time," Jungbluth said after tying for 11th at districts. "Hopefully we'll play some good golf on Monday and Tuesday and hopefully I can clean up some parts of my game."

The only other school to qualify five golfers for state in Class 3 is Westminster Christian Academy (St. Louis County). In fact, the only other teams that qualified four golfers and are eligible for a team championship in Class 3 are Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau) and Blair Oaks.

"It just shows how hard these kids have worked all year to reach that goal," LeBlond head golf coach Mitchell Girres said. "It's something they've talked about all year and something they wanted to do as a team. It's never really been about individual accomplishments for these guys. The talk among the team has always been, 'Let's get to state as a team.' So, for them to do that is pretty special."

This will be the third state appearance for senior Jeffrey Johnston, who captured the individual district title with a one-under par 71 Monday. He now looks to become LeBlond's first golfer to win medalist honors at state since Brooks Jungbluth did so in 2018.

"I played pretty well at districts," Jeffrey said. "Hopefully, with some of the misses I had at districts, I can get it together this week and play well next week."

While older brother Jeffrey has been on the scene for some time, his younger brothers Tim and Pat look to end their first year of varsity competition on a high note.

"We've all worked really hard for this moment," Tim said. "I think we'll be prepared heading into state."

"I think we'll be prepared also," Pat added. "It's pretty fun that we all get to do it as a team and compete with more competition outside of our district and stuff. So, it'll be interesting to see how we do."

Sophomore Sam Schoeberl missed out on his freshman season in 2020 due to COVID-19.

That notwithstanding, Schoeberl is grateful to be where he is now.

"I couldn't have asked for better people to be on a team with me," he said. "So, I think looking into next week, we should have a lot of fun competing for a state title."

LeBlond being good at golf is nothing new. This is the sixth straight season that the Eagles have qualified for state as a team, and they seek their fourth team title since 2016.

Girres, a former Missouri Western golfer, considers himself lucky to have taken over a program that 37-year coach Pat Clark so firmly established before his retirement last April.

"Right place, right time situation," Girres said. "Coach Clark did such a great job with these kids for years. I'm just really lucky to be a part of it. I don't change a whole lot of things for them. They go out and perform on their own, but I try to help them a little here and there."

You can follow Tommy on Twitter&nbsp; @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1618458903352.jpeg" alt="LeBlond's Davis Jungbluth (left) and Tim Johnston (right) hit the driving range at the St. Joseph Country Club earlier this season. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>LeBlond's Davis Jungbluth (left) and Tim Johnston (right) hit the driving range at the St. Joseph Country Club earlier this season. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThey had talked about it all season and for many months before it started.This Bishop LeBlond boys' golf team knew that 2021 could be something special. They felt that they were capable of taking the program back to state as a team.Right they were.After winning every regular season dual and tournament, the Eagles steamrolled their way through the <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/48827bae-e348-4bc7-a29e-66f09448d1d5">Class 3 District 4 tournament at Fairview</a> Golf Course Monday with a team score of 301 - 48 strokes ahead of second place Kirksville.All five LeBlond golfers - senior Jeffrey Johnston, sophomore Sam Schoeberl and freshmen Davis Jungbluth, and Pat and Tim Johnston, have qualified for the Class 3 state meet at Crown Point Golf Course in Farmington May 17-18."It should be a good time," Jungbluth said after tying for 11th at districts. "Hopefully we'll play some good golf on Monday and Tuesday and hopefully I can clean up some parts of my game."The only other school to qualify five golfers for state in Class 3 is Westminster Christian Academy (St. Louis County). In fact, the only other teams that qualified four golfers and are eligible for a team championship in Class 3 are Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau) and Blair Oaks."It just shows how hard these kids have worked all year to reach that goal," LeBlond head golf coach Mitchell Girres said. "It's something they've talked about all year and something they wanted to do as a team. It's never really been about individual accomplishments for these guys. The talk among the team has always been, 'Let's get to state as a team.' So, for them to do that is pretty special."This will be the third state appearance for senior Jeffrey Johnston, who captured the individual district title with a one-under par 71 Monday. He now looks to become LeBlond's first golfer to win medalist honors at state since Brooks Jungbluth did so in 2018."I played pretty well at districts," Jeffrey said. "Hopefully, with some of the misses I had at districts, I can get it together this week and play well next week."While older brother Jeffrey has been on the scene for some time, his younger brothers Tim and Pat look to end their first year of varsity competition on a high note."We've all worked really hard for this moment," Tim said. "I think we'll be prepared heading into state.""I think we'll be prepared also," Pat added. "It's pretty fun that we all get to do it as a team and compete with more competition outside of our district and stuff. So, it'll be interesting to see how we do."Sophomore Sam Schoeberl missed out on his freshman season in 2020 due to COVID-19.That notwithstanding, Schoeberl is grateful to be where he is now."I couldn't have asked for better people to be on a team with me," he said. "So, I think looking into next week, we should have a lot of fun competing for a state title."LeBlond being good at golf is nothing new. This is the sixth straight season that the Eagles have qualified for state as a team, and they seek their fourth team title since 2016.Girres, a former Missouri Western golfer, considers himself lucky to have taken over a program that 37-year coach Pat Clark so firmly established before his retirement last April."Right place, right time situation," Girres said. "Coach Clark did such a great job with these kids for years. I'm just really lucky to be a part of it. I don't change a whole lot of things for them. They go out and perform on their own, but I try to help them a little here and there."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1618457876771.jpeg" alt="The Bishop LeBlond golf team practices on the putting green at St. Joseph Country Club. Photo by Tommy Rezac." />
 <figcaption>The Bishop LeBlond golf team practices on the putting green at St. Joseph Country Club. Photo by Tommy Rezac.</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter&nbsp; @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Bishop LeBlond boys golf headed back to state, seeking fourth title since 2016

Missouri Western has released its 2021 football schedule and the Griffons will play six home games inside Spratt Stadium. The Griffons will open its season on the road with a Thursday night primetime game at Central Oklahoma on September 2.

They'll return home for back-to-back games against Fort Hays State (September 9) and Emporia State (September 18).&nbsp; Missouri Western will then travel to Topeka to play Washburn on September 25 before returning home for their rivalry game against Northwest Missouri State on October 2.

After a road game at Nebraska-Kearney on October 9, the Griffons play two consecutive games at home, welcoming Northeastern State (October 16) and Pittsburg State (October 23). The Griffons will close the regular season with two of their final three games on the road.&nbsp; Missouri Western plays at Missouri Southern on October 30, will host Central Missouri on November 6 and then wrap up the regular season in Jefferson City against Lincoln on November 13. Missouri Western is scheduled to play their first full season since 2019 when they went 9-3, finished third in the MIAA and won the Live United Bowl for the season straight year.

The Griffons played two games last fall despite the season being canceled. They lost at FCS Central Arkansas, 52-10, and fell at home to Pittsburg State, 20-7. 

Missouri Western had games at West Texas A&amp;M and Nebraska-Kearney canceled last fall. 2021 GRIFFON FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 2 @ Central Oklahoma, 7:00 PM Thursday, Sept. 9 vs. Fort Hays State 7:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 18 vs. Emporia State 6:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 25 @ Washburn 1:00 PM Saturday, Oct. 2 vs. Northwest Missouri State 6:00 PM Saturday, Oct. 9 @ Nebraska-Kearney TBA Saturday, Oct. 16 vs. Northeastern State 4:00 PM (Homecoming) Saturday, Oct. 23 vs. Pittsburg State 4:00 PM (Rogers Pharmacy Hall of Fame Game) Saturday, Oct. 30@ Missouri Southern TBA Saturday, Nov. 6 vs. Central Missouri 1:00 PM (Senior Day) Saturday, Nov. 13@ Lincoln TBA (Military Appreciation Day)

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620924738995.jpeg" alt="Courtesy of GoGriffons.com." />
 <figcaption>Courtesy of GoGriffons.com.</figcaption>
 </figure>St. Joseph Post&nbsp;Missouri Western has released its 2021 football schedule and the Griffons will play six home games inside Spratt Stadium. The Griffons will open its season on the road with a Thursday night primetime game at Central Oklahoma on September 2. They'll return home for back-to-back games against Fort Hays State (September 9) and Emporia State (September 18).&nbsp; Missouri Western will then travel to Topeka to play Washburn on September 25 before returning home for their rivalry game against Northwest Missouri State on October 2. After a road game at Nebraska-Kearney on October 9, the Griffons play two consecutive games at home, welcoming Northeastern State (October 16) and Pittsburg State (October 23). The Griffons will close the regular season with two of their final three games on the road.&nbsp; Missouri Western plays at Missouri Southern on October 30, will host Central Missouri on November 6 and then wrap up the regular season in Jefferson City against Lincoln on November 13. Missouri Western is scheduled to play their first full season since 2019 when they went 9-3, finished third in the MIAA and won the Live United Bowl for the season straight year.The Griffons played two games last fall despite the season being canceled. They lost at FCS Central Arkansas, 52-10, and fell at home to Pittsburg State, 20-7. Missouri Western had games at West Texas A&amp;M and Nebraska-Kearney canceled last fall. 2021 GRIFFON FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Thursday, Sept. 2 @ Central Oklahoma, 7:00 PM Thursday, Sept. 9 vs. Fort Hays State 7:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 18 vs. Emporia State 6:00 PM Saturday, Sept. 25 @ Washburn 1:00 PM Saturday, Oct. 2 vs. Northwest Missouri State 6:00 PM Saturday, Oct. 9 @ Nebraska-Kearney TBA Saturday, Oct. 16 vs. Northeastern State 4:00 PM (Homecoming) Saturday, Oct. 23 vs. Pittsburg State 4:00 PM (Rogers Pharmacy Hall of Fame Game) Saturday, Oct. 30@ Missouri Southern TBA Saturday, Nov. 6 vs. Central Missouri 1:00 PM (Senior Day) Saturday, Nov. 13@ Lincoln TBA (Military Appreciation Day)

Missouri Western announces 2021 football schedule

The NFL announced the regular season schedule for the 2021 season on Wednesday. The Kansas City Chiefs are currently slated in five primetime games, including two nationally televised games at Arrowhead Stadium.

The Chiefs will kick off the season against the Cleveland Browns on September 12 - a rematch of last year’s AFC Divisional Game. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. central.

This year’s regular season schedule features games against seven playoff teams from 2020. The combined record of Kansas City’s 2021 home and away opponents from last year is 138-132-2 (.511).

Kansas City’s first primetime game comes in Week 2 in a Sunday Night Football matchup in Baltimore.

 On September 26, Kansas City returns home to face the Los Angeles Chargers before traveling to Philadelphia to face the Eagles on October 3.

On October 10, primetime comes to Arrowhead Stadium when the Buffalo Bills visit for a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship Game on Sunday Night Football.

After visits to Washington on October 17 and Tennessee on October 24, the Chiefs are again under the lights at home in a Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants on November 1.

New this year, the NFL announced the expansion to a 17-game regular season schedule. This year’s added game for the Chiefs will be a home game against the Green Bay Packers on November 7.

Kansas City will then travel to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders in a Sunday Night Football showdown on November 14 before returning home to face the Dallas Cowboys on November 21.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe NFL announced the regular season schedule for the 2021 season on Wednesday. The Kansas City Chiefs are currently slated in five primetime games, including two nationally televised games at Arrowhead Stadium.The Chiefs will kick off the season against the Cleveland Browns on September 12 - a rematch of last year’s AFC Divisional Game. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. central.This year’s regular season schedule features games against seven playoff teams from 2020. The combined record of Kansas City’s 2021 home and away opponents from last year is 138-132-2 (.511).Kansas City’s first primetime game comes in Week 2 in a Sunday Night Football matchup in Baltimore. On September 26, Kansas City returns home to face the Los Angeles Chargers before traveling to Philadelphia to face the Eagles on October 3.On October 10, primetime comes to Arrowhead Stadium when the Buffalo Bills visit for a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship Game on Sunday Night Football.After visits to Washington on October 17 and Tennessee on October 24, the Chiefs are again under the lights at home in a Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants on November 1.New this year, the NFL announced the expansion to a 17-game regular season schedule. This year’s added game for the Chiefs will be a home game against the Green Bay Packers on November 7.Kansas City will then travel to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders in a Sunday Night Football showdown on November 14 before returning home to face the Dallas Cowboys on November 21.After a Bye Week, the Chiefs will have three-consecutive division contests against the Denver Broncos on December 5, the Raiders on December 12 and at the Chargers on December 16 for a Thursday night showdown.Since 2015, Kansas City owns a 31-5 (.861) record against its division foes.Kansas City will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 26 and then close out regular season play with back-to-back road games against Cincinnati on January 2 and at Denver on January 9.Chiefs single-game tickets will go on sale beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday for Jackson County taxpayers, 11 a.m. for Chiefs Season Ticket Members and noon for the public. Single-game tickets are subject to availability, dynamic pricing and will be mobile entry only.2021 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS PRESEASON SCHEDULEDate&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Opponent&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Time&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Network Week 1- TBD&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;at San Francisco 49ers&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TBD&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;KSHBFriday, Aug. 20&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; at Arizona Cardinals&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;ESPNFriday, Aug. 27&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Minnesota Vikings&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TBD&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;KSHB2021 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULEDate&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Opponent&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Time&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Network Sunday, Sept. 12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cleveland Browns&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3:25 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;CBSSunday, Sept. 19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Baltimore Ravens&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7:20 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; NBCSunday, Sept. 26&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Los Angeles Chargers&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12:00 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;CBSSunday, Oct. 3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Philadelphia Eagles&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12:00 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; CBSSunday, Oct. 10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buffalo Bills&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7:20 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; NBCSunday, Oct. 17&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Washington&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12:00 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;CBSSunday, Oct. 24&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Tennessee Titans&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;12:00 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;CBSMonday, Nov. 1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; New York Giants&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 7:15 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ESPNSunday, Nov. 7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Green Bay Packers&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3:25 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;FOXSunday, Nov. 14&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Las Vegas Raiders&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;7:20 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;NBCSunday, Nov. 21&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dallas Cowboys&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3:25 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; FOXSunday, Nov. 28&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BYE WEEK&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday, Dec. 5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Denver Broncos&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12:00 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; CBSSunday, Dec. 12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Las Vegas Raiders&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12:00 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; CBSThursday, Dec. 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Los Angeles Chargers&nbsp; &nbsp; 7:20 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;FOXSunday, Dec. 26&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pittsburgh Steelers&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3:25 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;CBSSunday, Jan. 2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Cincinnati Bengals&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 12:00 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;CBSSunday, Jan. 9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; at Denver Broncos&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3:25 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;CBS<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">What&#39;s our record going to be? <a href="https://t.co/9eQ5iKg5je">pic.twitter.com/9eQ5iKg5je</a>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs/status/1392660873030766592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

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