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Missourians have an incredible opportunity and responsibility to impact how broadband deployment funds will be distributed across our state. For the first time, Missourians can provide on-the-ground …
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BY GARRETT HAWKINS
President, Missouri Farm Bureau
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4/10/24
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M ost of you probably do not recognize this phrase, “I believe in my Creator, my country, my fellow man.” It is part of the Lone Ranger’s moral code. As a young boy, I remember …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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4/3/24
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The legislative spring break is behind us and we have entered the home stretch of the legislative session, with several important issues to address and a state budget to finalize.
The chamber …
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BY State Sen. Justin Brown, Missouri’s 16th District
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4/3/24
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The Senate wrapped up the week (before Easter) by sending several proposals to the House of Representatives for consideration.
One of these was my Senate Bill 912, which was inspired by a …
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BY State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri’s 26th District
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4/3/24
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The decline in wild turkey numbers over the past ten years is due to many things. The main cause takes place next weekend, the youth season, what one hunter has referred to the weekend best used to …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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4/3/24
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S
elling is my life. I started selling as a young boy and have never stopped. You have to believe in the product to sell anything — from popcorn to new cars. Customers are not fools. They …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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3/27/24
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To the Editor:
By now, your readers know just about all the numbers involved in the Owensville Dutchgirls’ run to the Show-Me Showdown. But did you overlook my favorite: 89?
According …
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3/27/24
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Over the last several months, I have had the opportunity to engage with our community at public meetings, in face-to-face conversations, by phone, and on Facebook regarding Proposition GCR2, a …
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3/27/24
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The annual legislative spring break was held this past week through March 24, and I’m enjoying this time I can spend with my family and our community. Here is what we worked on before we …
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By State Sen. Ben Brown, Missouri's 26th District
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3/27/24
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A 2022 study by The Sentencing Project revealed that nearly 83,000 Missourians with felony convictions were barred from voting due to felony disenfranchisement.
For Missourians with felony …
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BY HALLIE SCHECHTER, For the Missouri Independent
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3/27/24
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I wrote about some things awhile back that some folks questioned. One column concerned skunks and someone hoorahed the idea that skunks carry rabies and therefore there is liable to be a rabies …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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3/27/24
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M arch is Women’s History Month. According to History.com, “Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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3/20/24
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The big news this week is our first glimpse of the budget. It was a teaser or official trailer for the next entertainment program.
Thursday morning House Budget Chairman Cody Smith released the …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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3/20/24
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To the Editor:
Through the years I have witnessed many communities in Missouri and the importance their school plays in the ability to attract industry, business and people to enjoy the quality …
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3/20/24
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No, we don’t hate the children
Get ready for the insults and caterwauling if you dare to speak out against the current school board proposal to spend another 16.5 million dollars.
Why …
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3/20/24
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On behalf of the Gasconade County R-2 School District, I encourage you to continue to support our kids, school, and community.
As you know, the school is running a no-tax rate increase bond …
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3/20/24
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Mont Cleary was not well-liked. Folks said he had killed a man in the 40s after a poker game on the river by pushing him over a bluff.
Argis Blackfern was a good old boy that everyone in the …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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3/20/24
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It was two o’clock in the afternoon before we got to the lake, and it was up a little but not much. The water was just a little murky, but there was still a few feet or so of visibility in it. …
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3/13/24
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I n the 1980s, First Lady Nancy Reagen created her “Just Say No” campaign for illegal drugs. Many times, she was mocked by the media and Democrats for being naive.
Wikipedia reports …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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3/13/24
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This week I took a special interest in HB1751.
The bill would stop the development of a landfill in Kansas City. Those wanting to stop the development say the landfill will do …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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3/13/24
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