Every year, the Muddy River Riders have a fundraiser called "Blessing of the Bikes". The fundraiser usually is in April and all proceeds go toward the purchase of backpacks and school supplies for students in the area.
Back to school shopping can get pretty expensive, especially if you're shopping for more than one child. This school year, we're teaming up with your local Toyota dealer to give families in need a little help with their back to school shopping.
Attention all teachers! I am sure you are all enjoying your summer vacation, but as they say, all good things must come to an end. School will be here before you know it. And Target wants to help all teachers get back to school this fall by saving you money.
We are officially in back-to-school mode. The first day of school in Quincy will be Wednesday, August 21. In Hannibal, the first day of school is scheduled for August 22. Last weekend was the annual sales tax holiday in Missouri and Iowa, and several parents picked up final items from their kids' school supplies lists.
Since the Missouri Tax Free Weekend is upon us, legions of people will bombard the aisles of our local stores to pick up (among other things) school supplies. I will be one of them. And, I must say that I am mystified by some of the things on the school supply lists. Sure, I understand the need for pencils, pens, notebooks and that kind of stuff. But, there is a mystery on the list I will neve