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News from USDA WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has developed a simplified direct loan application to provide improved customer experience for producers applying for loans from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The simplified direct loan application enables producers to complete a more streamlined application, reduced from 29 to 13 pages. Producers will also have the option to complete an electronic fillable form or prepare a traditional, paper application for submission to their local FSA farm loan office. The paper and electronic versions of the form will be available starting March 1, 2023.
News from Montana House Democrats HELENA— On Feb. 9, Republicans in the House Judiciary Committee opposed a bipartisan solution to help renters desperate for housing when they voted against reconsidering HB 233. HB 233 would ensure that Montanans get a refund of their rental application fees...
POLSON — To celebrate February being “Library Lovers” month, we are offering a book giveaway. We will be giving away Jay Shetty’s new book: “8 Rules of Love.” To enter, tell us why you love our North Lake County Public Library. You can comment on Facebook or Instagram, or ...
LAKE COUNTY — The St. Ignatius Police Department and Polson’s Scottage Cakery have teamed up for the month of February to raise money for the Mason Moore Foundation. Created in honor of Broadwater County’s Deputy Mason Moore who lost his life in the line of duty in 2017, the founda...
PABLO — CSKT Early Childhood Services held their 2023 Baby Fair at the Salish Kootenai College on Feb. 11. Open to new and expecting parents and family members alike, the fair held in conjunction with many community organizations was meant to provide resources and community. With parenting, development...
WHITEFISH — North Valley Music School, a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching Montana communities through music education, appreciation, and performance by offering musical opportunities for all ages, is now accepting applications for its American Indian Music Scholarship. The schola...
RONAN — Dr. Daylights Jazz Company delights in nostalgic, entertaining Prohibition-era jazz fit for a historic club in the birthplace of jazz. Listen to their special brand of music on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 7-9 p.m. at the Western Montana Musicians Cooperative, 1 Eisenhower St. SW. Since forming in 2...
News from MT House Democrats HELENA — Recently on the floor of the House, a Republican majority voted to advance HB 234, a Book Banning bill that strips communities of local control and consolidates decision making power in the hands of politicians. Every House Democrat voted against this attempt ...
News from University of Tampa TAMPA, FL — Spencer Henning of Polson earned dean’s list honors at the University of Tampa for the Fall 2022 semester. Henning is majoring in Psychology BS. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean’s list. The Universit...
4.0 GPA: Devon Arlee, Brandi Bigby, Ava Dalbey, Jet Dumontier, Sharyn Duran, John Finley, Sarah Gardipe, Nate Gates, Caroline Hewankorn, Haleigh Kennedy, Orion Kennedy, Tamryn LaFromboise, Wemilo Moran-Garza, Lila One Horn, Malacye Piapot, Noel Santio, Thomas Spotted Eagle, Remi Still Smoking, Orianna Broo...
