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We all remember the same story we were told as young children about Thanksgiving — in a nutshell, the Pilgrims invited the Indians over for a big feast to thank them for teaching them how to …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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11/26/25
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I have a friend who grew up in Wisconsin who was a very good deer hunter. He liked to bow hunt in early October where large unharvested cornfields stood...his name was Al Narveson. Al …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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11/19/25
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When God created humankind, he knew we’d need the basics. Food. Water. Shelter. He provided a lush garden to meet those needs. Then Adam took a nap, Eve was added to Eden, and Paradise was …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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11/19/25
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If you are amused by Missouri politics, there are plenty of reasons to sit up and take notice.
A new lawsuit has been filed in Cole County challenging the ballot summary …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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11/19/25
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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced that eliminating the state’s income tax is a top priority for 2026, stating that he wants to eliminate the income tax “so Missourians have more …
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By Paul Hamby
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11/19/25
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To the Editor:
America’s immigration system isn’t broken because of migrants — it’s broken because of a government that’s gotten way too comfortable …
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11/19/25
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Dear Editor,
The Horseshoe Monument erected on the Owensville City Parking Lot is near completion. The horseshoe is unique to Owensville because in 1847 this little village was given …
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11/19/25
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As I grew up in the 70’s, gambling in the state of Missouri was illegal in all forms. In my opinion, games of chance are a complete waste of time and money.
Things began to change in 1980 …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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11/19/25
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To the Editor,
Democrats, you have lost your way and socialists have taken over you party.
Democrats should vote now to open the government up. Then negotiate what you want with …
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11/12/25
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To the Editor,
I was astounded as to how weak the Gasconade County Democrats response was to the government shut down in their letter to the editor last week.
First of all what …
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11/12/25
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It’s a metaphysical fact of rural American life. Every person you’ve ever known in your entire life is hiding at Walmart, just waiting for you to come in looking your absolute worst and …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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11/12/25
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What an adventure I had recently in Canada! I took my daughter Christy Lynn to Tinker Helseth’s place for a week of fishing in Lake of the Woods in mid-October. We drove all day, pulling …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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11/12/25
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Governments create dependency
Correction: People who want to control others use government to create dependency
Using government welfare to help those in need by providing government …
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By Paul Hamby
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11/12/25
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In 1988, then-Sen. Joe Biden, a candidate for president of the United States, withdrew from the Democratic primary after he admitted to plagiarism and embellishing his academic record.
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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11/12/25
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To the Editor,
While Missouri families are being told to “stretch” their SNAP benefits and hospitals are canceling home care for seniors, President Trump is focused on building a …
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11/5/25
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Lucy and Ricky stood between their respective four-poster single beWhen you have more than one child, it becomes difficult to remember their names. Oh, you know who’s who. And it is easy to …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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11/5/25
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We decided to take a short float trip one November afternoon several years ago, down the river bordering some public hunting land. We have killed several deer in such a manner; just drifting …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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11/5/25
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L ike it or not—here in rural Missouri—we live in a deep-rooted gun culture. An auction does better when it includes firearms. Charity organizations raise money by holding raffles for …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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11/5/25
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Lucy and Ricky stood between their respective four-poster single beds and smooched goodnight. Lucy happily slid between her sheets, all pajama-ed and poised for a good night’s sleep. Desi …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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10/29/25
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Missouri’s 19th judicial court finds that House Bill 2062, passed by the Missouri General Assembly in 2024, violates the Missouri Constitution’s Single Subject, Clear Title, and Original …
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By Paul Hamby
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10/29/25
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