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Columbia has received $25 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars, while Boone County has received $35-million in federal ARPA dollars. President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act into law. Boone County commissioner Janet Thompson joined us live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Mid-Missouri", telling listeners that more than 100 groups submitted ARPA applications to the county which totaled about $84-million. She notes 27 applications were funded. Commissioner Thompson tells listeners that commissioners hope to get the second round going in 2024, and she encourages applicants who didn't receive funding the first time to resubmit. She also praises Boone County's Nature Center, which is being built in the Three Creeks Conservation Area just south of Columbia. Commissioner Thompson notes the nature school is available to ALL Boone County school districts, adding that Three Creeks is a major part of the area's ecosystem:

Pence is out of the presidential race.... Who should be next?

State Senator Caleb Rowden throws his hat in the ring for the Secretary of State race; JCMO police say "Try that in a small town!" to some local thieves

MOYR Chairman Frank Catanzaro discusses the mindset of young republicans and the presidential candidates they're talking about. Also Frank's perspective on that verbal altercation at a meeting between a couple of gubernatorial candidates.

Branden Rathert's last show on Wake Up Mid-Missouri

Saying goodbye

Branden Rathert's last show.

Congressman Mark Alford discusses topics we need to refocus on now that we have a House Speaker.

LT. Gov. Mike Kehoe discusses the impact of drought on Missouri's #1 industry and he shares his take on the controversy surrounding Mo. House Speaker Dean Plocher

The chair of Toyota is Akio Toyoda. This is why Toyota is spelled with a "T" instead of a "D".