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Yesterday at 5:11 PM  The sign up will begin May 20th and farmers and ranchers may offer eligible land for CRP's competitive general signup.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Are you prepared for college?

Monday, August 06, 2012  The Adair County USDA Farm Service Agency announced that the Emergency Conservation Program has been approved to help producers get water for livestock.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Monday, January 16, 2012  For Monday's Facebook Story of The Day, the majority of you want to know how you can get free money to help with your child's college tuition.

Thursday, August 04, 2011 

Saturday, June 18, 2011  The proceeds from this year's pancake breakfast will benefit the summer reading programs at the Adair County Public Library.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Do you need money for college? Then you are in luck! The FAFSA Frenzy beings onSunday February 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m at the Moberly Area County Community College in Kirksville. Students need to bring their parents, 2010 W-2 forms, and 2010 tax returns. If students do not have this information, there is no need to worry The staff on hand will be ready to assist your student during this stressful time. Director of financial aid at Truman, Kathy Elsea said there is no reason to be a full time student to take advantage of this program. "Even if you are a part time student, you don't have to be a student that plans to enroll full time at any college. "If your a part time student taking one class, it's worth filling out seeing if you have eligibility" said Elsea.  Students who attend the event can also enter a drawing to become eligable for a $1,000 scholarship. For more information, visit fafsa.com

Friday, May 28, 2010  The Transition Incentives Program encourages retiring or retired owners or operators to transition their expiring CRP acres to beginning or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranches for sustainable grading or crop production.

Saturday, February 20, 2010  Indian Hills offered free assistance with FAFSA filing Saturday.

Monday, July 20, 2009  I am deeply humbled and honored today to accept the appointment as Iowa Director of the Farm Service Agency.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009  We checked in with Financial Aid Director Kathy Elsea at Truman State University to see how things are shaping up this year.

Sunday, February 08, 2009  Incoming freshmen get help with financial aid.