The state requires all school districts to be assessed based on the results of testing in communication arts, math, the district's attendance rate and graduation rate, to determine if they have made adequate yearly progress toward meeting the academic testing standards and additional measures set.

Topic: Missouri Day Area News : 51 Bands To Participate In Marching Festival Published Online Oct 05, 2009 - 11:12 AM Fall is in the air and the 13th annual Missouri Day Marching Festival is around the corner.

The Richmond High School Marching Spartan Band is hitting the ground on several turfs this year.

BRAYMER, Mo. a ' An 18-year-old Caldwell County resident was involved in a traffic crash Sunday morning off Missouri Highway 116, said the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

He was known for the jaunty angle he wore his hats, but also for his smiling geniality and interest in furthering Missouri agriculture.

Northwest Health Services will join the rest of Americaa s more than 1,200 community health centers in celebrating National Health Center Week 2009 Aug.

The Saline County Composite Squadron of the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol will host the annual Memorial Day Observance Service Monday morning, May 25, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Veteran's Memorial on the southeast corner of the Marshall Square.

Q: How did it go today? COLIN BROWN: "It went good. I am excited to play football.