Catholic Culture in Missouri: Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification is set for St. Louis, with major national attention after President Trump and the White House issued statements praising Sheen’s media legacy and “peacemaking” message. Education & Faith: Organizers say the Dawson Sheen Academy in Virginia will open with a classical, vocation-focused hybrid model named for Sheen and historian Christopher Dawson. Local Food Security: Missouri Farmers Care is taking applications for its 2027 Drive to Feed Kids grants, offering $250–$750 for hunger-fighting projects by 4-H, FFA, CTE groups and more. Youth & Career Pathways: Johnson County students are touring farms through K-State Extension’s “Field to Future” event, designed to spark interest in agriculture careers. Civic Life & Privacy: U.S. senators grilled the expanding AI-powered Flock camera network over privacy and warrant concerns, including claims of wrongful arrests. Schools & Leadership: Riverview School Board hired a search firm for a superintendent hunt, with costs totaling about $13,850. Health & Community: Missouri’s vaccination rates keep falling, while HHS awarded $51M for children’s dental care for autism and Down syndrome. Higher Ed Access: FAFSA for 2027/28 is now open, with Missouri urging filing by Feb. 1 for programs like Access Missouri.