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Our region is facing several environmental and public health challenges, from a rise in cyclosporiasis cases to more frequent flash flooding and increasing pesticide pollution in waterways. Here's a look at the latest developments affecting communities across the state and what they could mean for the region.

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This week: Hannah Staggs, Membership Development & Events Coordinator

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This week's news

Students interested in robotics, coding, and other technology-focused activities still have time to register for emPowerU's Summer STEAM Camps in St. Joseph. The camp will go weeklong and consist of half days during July 20-31. Students entering grades three through eight are encouraged to register. The camps are designed to encouraged interest in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through interactive learning.

Missouri health officials are investigating dozens of confirmed or probable cases of cyclosporiasis, the intestinal infection that has sickened thousands of people across the country this summer. As of Sunday, the state Department of Health and Senior Services logged 43 cases of the infection. Officials expect the number of reported cases to increase as more people are tested. Most people are recovering from the infection without treatment, but antibiotics can clear the infection.

Often when a storm rolls into central Missouri, the sky opens and huge raindrops fall hard and fast. If the ground is too wet or dry, the landscape can't absorb the water quick enough. This leads the water to pooling into streams that rush down the streets. Missouri is seeing more of the conditions of a flash flood. Missouri has rainfall records dating back to the 1800s. The state usually gets around 40 inches of rain per year.

Pesticide pollution is a problem especially in the middle of the country. U.S. farms use hundreds of millions of pounds of insect, weed, and fungus killers each year and the runoff washes into waterways - especially where commodity crops are king. A new study is building a clearer picture of pesticide pollution in steams. At most of the sites, they found troubling levels of at least one pesticide between 2013 and 2022.

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Community Corner

Downtown Maryville Market

Join every Saturday morning from May through October in the heart of downtown Maryville for the Downtown Maryville Market!

From 8 AM to 12 PM, the market comes alive with a mix of homemade and homegrown vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, handcrafted items, and unique local products.

Enjoy delicious eats from food trucks, plus family-friendly activities and entertainment to keep kids smiling.

It's a fun, welcoming way to kick off your weekend, and the perfect spot to experience the local charm and creativity of Maryville.

Concert in the Park - 'Pistol Creek'

Join Maryville Parks & Recreation for live music, family fun, and summer nights at the park on July 25th!

Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy great entertainment—free and open to all.

This event is free and open to the public at Donaldson Westside Park. Performance is slated to perform from 7:00 PM till 9:00 PM.

Morning Edition

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Fresh Air

Fresh Air with Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley is a nationally recognized radio program and podcast, featuring in depth conversations exploring a wide variety of popular culture, news and issues. The show sets the standard for long form audio interviews.

This Week in History

Each week, student historians at Northwest Missouri State University take a dive into Nodaway County newspaper archives to bring us the stories of times past.

"This Week in History" is a collaboration of the Nodaway County Historical Society Museum, the Northwest Missouri State University History Department, and KXCV-KRNW.

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