U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raymore) represents north Columbia and northern Boone County on Capitol Hill, as well as a large portion of west-central Missouri, including Sedalia and Warrensburg. He joined us live this morning on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, telling listeners that he supports an impeachment inquiry against President Biden. “USA Today” reports U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-California) plans to endorse an impeachment inquiry. The White House has rejected allegations from some Republicans who allege that Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings. A White House spokesman says House GOP investigations have turned up no evidence of wrongdoing. Congressman Alford welcomes the news about Speaker McCarthy, telling listeners that the American people deserve answers. He emphasizes that Congress must have unredacted records. Congressman Alford also addressed agriculture and Missouri’s I-70 expansion on the program. Alford, who serves on the House Agriculture Committee, says the massive Swift Foods plant on Columbia’s Route B will help the food corridor that’s growing in that area:
Missouri Governor’s conference on economic development to hear from Pinkel this morning
Mizzou football’s all-time winningest coach will deliver the closing address at this morning’s 65th annual Governor’s conference on economic development at the Lake of the Ozarks.
The conference is taking place at Margaritaville and is being presented by the Hawthorn Foundation.
Former Mizzou coach Gary Pinkel was inducted into the National Football Foundation college football’s hall of fame in December in Las Vegas, and he was recognized during December’s SEC championship game as an SEC legend. Mr. Pinkel coached Mizzou from 2001-2015, before retiring.
He’s also the winningest coach in Toledo football history.
Governor Mike Parson is also at the Lake of the Ozarks at the conference. Main topics have included child care, economic development strategy, agriculture and work/life balance.
(LISTEN): Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn discusses state fair on “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”
Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) director Chris Chinn describes the state fair in Sedalia as the largest family reunion for agriculture. Director Chinn joined us live on 939 the Eagle’s “Wake Up Mid-Missouri”, praising opening day’s weather and turnout. She tells listeners there was great weather, great attendance and lots of smiles. Director Chinn says less than 200 tickets remain for next Thursday’s big Governor’s ham breakfast at the Nucor pavilion. She also says hunger is an issue that Missouri’s farmers and ranchers continue to address. The drive to food kids event is Tuesday in Sedalia. Director Chinn says more than 800 FFA students will be on the fairgrounds, aiming to pack more than 150,000 meals. Director Chinn and 939 the Eagle’s Brian Hauswirth also discussed the “candy bacon” offered at the popular Pork Place restaurant:
Missouri state fair opens in Sedalia with today’s Mizzou day
Missouri’s governor is inviting all Missourians to the 2023 state fair, which opens this morning in west-central Missouri’s Sedalia. Today is Mizzou Day at the fair, and it’s a $7 gate admission all day for those 13 and up.
“Mizzou Day” is being touted as an opportunity to celebrate Missouri’s statewide agricultural success.
Governor Mike Parson will participate in the 11 am opening ceremony, and the opening day parade is this evening at 6. There will also be a farm toy show from 9 this morning until 9 pm. Governor Parson will also stop by the popular Pork Place restaurant today. The air-conditioned facility is operated by the Columbia-based Missouri Pork Association. The governor will also visit the State Fair fire department and the cattle barn.
There will also be a Truman the Tiger roar contest for children today at 2. Missouri’s state fair runs through August 20.
(LISTEN): Columbia and Boone County officials pleased with fair and fairgrounds’ potential
Columbia’s deputy city manager is ecstatic that Boone County fair is back in Columbia. Mike Griggs says it’s here to stay.
“And so I think that is really what I’d like to pass on is that through the efforts of our state by authorizing some economic development funds so that we can develop a new amenities for the county fair, it’s just going to make this facility even better,” Griggs says.
Mr. Griggs tells 939 the Eagle News that the fairgrounds will continue to have an economic impact on the community. Griggs says the 2023 fair was a success.
Meantime, Boone County presiding commissioner Kip Kendrick is also pleased with the turnout at the recent Boone County fair. He says the fair reminds us of the importance of agriculture.
“And the importance of making sure that younger generation remains connected to it in order to protect our food system moving forward,” Kendrick tells 939 the Eagle.
Mr. Kendrick grew up in northeast Missouri’s rural Monroe City, before moving to Columbia. He spoke to 939 the Eagle at the popular ham breakfast at the coliseum.