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The 24th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance, sponsored by the Heartland Task Force and the NEMO Fair Association Board, was held on Friday, May 3, at the NEMO Fairgrounds. The event featured free concessions, photo booths, giveaways, and crafts. All girls in preschool through 6th grade and their father/significant adult male role models, were invited. This event is sponsored by the Heartland Task Force Prevention Team & NEMO Fair Association Board, with support from Truman State University, Adair County Family YMCA, Hy-Vee, Memphis Bottling Company, KTVO, and PFH, Inc. Heartland Task Force is working to reduce substance abuse among youth & adults through a systems approach to community-wide substance prevention by increasing protective factors/developmental assets and decreasing risk factors. Proceeds of the event support Heartland Task Force activities.
The United Way of Northeast Missouri announced the winners of the highly anticipated Spring Texas Hold em Poker Tournament, which took place on Wednesday, April 24 at the Dukum Inn. This exciting event saw an enthusiastic turnout, with players of all ages coming together for a night of fun, competition, and community support.