July 2022

Valley has 93 HAAC Scholar-Athletes

(MVC) — A total of 93 student-athletes from Missouri Valley College have earned recognition on the 2021-22 Heart of America Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete list, released by the conference. The Heart Scholar-Athlete list recognizes student-athletes competing in Heart championship sports that have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.4, or higher, accumulated a minimum of 60 credit hours, completed at least five semesters and have been enrolled at the college for at least two semesters.

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Roadway deaths down slightly for the first half of 2022

JEFFERSON CITY — Following an especially deadly 2021, Missouri traffic fatalities have dropped 7% compared to this same time last year. Preliminary data shows from Jan. 1 - June 22, 413 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes, down from 445 in the same period in 2021. The July Fourth holiday weekend marks the halfway mark of summer and the halfway point of the 100 deadliest days of summer, which has historically seen the highest number of traffic fatalities.

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MPS teams with MVCAA to bring Project S.H.A.R.E to Saline County

The Marshall Public Schools S.A.F.E. (Seeking Acceptance for everyone) Program and the Missouri Valley Community Action Agency are collaborating once again to provide a “one-stop shop” for community and school resources for the residents of Saline County. Project S.H.A.R.E (Safety, Health and Resource Education) will be held on August 11th from noon to 5 p.m. at a new location this year – the Martin Community Center. Project S.H.A.R.E. exists to bring needed services and resources, especially those for students returning to school, to one location. This prevents families from having to visit several different locations to get the help they need.

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