To the Editor:
Obtaining votes by favors or even cash has a long and sorry tradition in America. Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall made a science of it in New York, Pendergast did the same thing in …
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5/8/24
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Dear Editor,
The excitement of the Rock Island Trail Groundbreaking Ceremony and the tribute to our retiring mayor, John Kamler triggered memories of our city’s history.
Many of us …
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4/24/24
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To the Editor:
John Kamler did many things to benefit the citizens of Owensville during his 16 years as mayor, but from my perspective he saved his best for last when he advised the board of …
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4/17/24
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To the Editor:
There are more school activities than sports, including music (choir and band), arts, drama, class productions, science, ag, to name a few. Many of these activities could be …
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4/17/24
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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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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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The Gasconade County R-II School Board is proposing another one of their “no tax rate increase” bond issues.
The district is proposing adding another $16,500,000.00 ($16.5 million …
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3/13/24
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To the Editor:
“America has not gone crazy. These Democrats have.”
Amen to that! Is it not flagrantly obvious that Republicans are always right and Democrats are always wrong?
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3/6/24
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To the Editor:
I have not been on social media since 2015, but reliable sources inform me there is no lack of opinion being voiced on the legitimacy of the school district canceling classes …
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1/31/24
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To the Editor:
I really did not know the difference between the two until the rash of TV ads made me curious, there must be a lot of money involved to generate this much advertising expense.
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12/13/23
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To the Editor:
I respect farmers, but have lost respect for the leadership of Dan Engemann, director of regulatory affairs, Missouri Farm Bureau.
His recent Guest Commentary in this paper …
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10/25/23
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To the Editor:
We are all watching the steady decline of this country.
A few are trying to save it, many pay no attention, and several upper names in both major parties steadily lie to us …
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10/4/23
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COLUMBIA — During drought, plants and livestock suffer.
So do farmers. Life in rural America can be rough, especially when weather-related events such as drought and flood put crops and …
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From University Extension
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9/13/23
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True patriots of this country must ask themselves, who is the strongest, most knowledgeable person to fix the innumerable disasters the Biden administration has caused? Biden’s killing of …
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8/30/23
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To the Editor:
The weather looks a lot like our politics these days…it dominates the news with its extremism.
We have broad and prolonged heat waves globally, malaria carrying …
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8/23/23
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To the Editor:
At my age, I do not have contact with or knowledge of what is being taught in the Owensville schools and I hope this letter does not apply to our local schools.
As a taxpayer …
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8/23/23
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To the Editor:
I am the principal stock holder and owner along with my sons Kirby Kotthoff and Christopher Kotthoff of Hermann Save-A-Lot (Kotthoff Foods Inc.) and I am very …
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8/2/23
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