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West Central Missouri Community Action Agency seeks your ongoing support

West Central Missouri Community Action Agency provides support that helps families stay stable and move forward—energy assistance, housing support, transportation, financial coaching, home weatherization, food access, and more. Every donation helps us continue meeting critical needs in our communities. Please donate using the QR code below, the following link https://wcmcaa.org/donate/ or mail your donation to West Central at 112 West 4th Street in Appleton City, MO 64724. Thank you for your support!

Drexel Hometown Christmas set for December 13

Please join us for Drexel's Hometown Christmas, Saturday, December 13th. The parade starts at 4:30, and the merchant drawing will start around 5:30. Bring an ornament for the Mayor's Christmas Tree and your Christmas list for Santa.

Route 52 to be closed at Amoret beginning Dec. 2nd

As indicated by signs placed near Amoret, route 52 highway will be closed beginning December 2nd for an unknown period of time. While no further information is available on the MoDot or CPKC railroad websites, it is being assumed that the closure will be related to ongoing work at the railroad crossing at Amoret.

Any further information will be published accordingly.

Free workshop offered

Are you a farmer or landowner preparing for tax season? Attend the FREE online Farm Tax Workshop designed to help you navigate important agricultural tax topics and make informed decisions before year-end.

Wed., Dec. 3, 2025

2 – 4 p.m.

What You’ll Learn:

• Farm lease tax issues

• Installment methods on the farm

• Deducting residual soil fertility

• Ag buildings and structures

• Sale of inherited farm assets

• Valuation of unharvested crops

• Key tax issues in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Why Attend?

• Reduce your tax burden