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On Tuesday, the members of the legislature were asked to vote on a resolution that could eliminate state income tax and replace the current revenue source with a new sales tax. It is the …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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4/29/26
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Last week, I let the waters I normally fish recede, and fished some farm ponds. And though they were all full, the bass didn’t seem to mind. If you want to catch a good-sized bass from a pond or …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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4/28/26
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Most community newspapers, ours included, publish local court records, real estate transfers, arrest reports, and a list of those requesting marriage licenses.
All of these are public records, …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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4/28/26
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Last week was tax day. April 15. The day we send a large portion of the rewards of our labor to the federal government.
It should be called Fund the Federal Government Day.
Look at your …
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By Paul Hamby
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4/22/26
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Tens of millions of Americans, myself included, mourned the passing of Hulk Hogan last year. The pro wrestler’s strength, charisma, work ethic, and redemption arc made him a real American hero to …
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by George Harris
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4/22/26
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From the first sing-song prayers of childhood to the fervent pleas of hurting hearts, I learned how to talk to God from examples all around me.
It started as a toddler. Jesus loved me, this I …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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4/22/26
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My grandfather got his first breech-loader shotgun in 1911 by guiding turkey hunters in the fall and winter in north Texas County on his father’s land bordering a northern section of the Big Piney …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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4/21/26
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Some might not concur, but I believe that where we reside — central Missouri — is one of the best places in America to live and raise a family. Of course, I may be prejudiced.
For the …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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4/21/26
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Last week the Missouri House and Senate passed HB 2061 sponsored by Rep George Hruza.
This bill mandates that high school and college teachers may not use anti-semitic language in their …
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By Paul Hamby
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4/15/26
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I have plenty to worry about. One of my ears sticks out farther than the other. I get my kids’ and grandkids’ names mixed up with long-dead relatives. If gas gets any more expensive, I will be …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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4/15/26
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Last week my opponent listed six bills heading to the Governor’s desk. Here is what those bills actually do to the people of District 61.
April 1st a Medicare program giving seniors free …
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4/15/26
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I found an old pocket-knife the other day, fairly rusty, and with part of the handle gone. It had three blades, but one was broken. If you soaked it in oil and sanded away the rust and …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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4/14/26
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As many of us know, keeping weight in check can be hard. And national numbers certainly reflect this. Rates of overweight and obesity in the U.S. have steadily climbed since the early 1980s.
The …
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By Dr. Graham A. Colditz, Siteman Cancer Center
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4/14/26
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Saint Augustine of Hippo lived during the fourth century in Roman North Africa. As a young adult, he referred to himself as a “serious sinner.” He died in 430 after four decades as the bishop of …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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4/14/26
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I have been thinking a lot about spring and the projects constantly being added to the “Honey do” list on the refrigerator of our home. I am fortunate to have a place here in the area, along with …
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by Bruce H. Heberle
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4/8/26
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Recent headlines have pushed colorectal cancer back to the top of news feeds with the unfortunate passing of actor James Van Der Beek. Like Chadwick Bozeman, who died of the disease in 2020, Van Der …
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by Dr. Graham Colditz, Siteman Cancer Center
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4/8/26
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As you might guess, the last weeks before the end of session will yield an abundance of new laws. Session ends May 15th. Bills that may eventually become law are already in the …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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4/8/26
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He hitches up his jeans with his thumbs. The wrinkles around his eyes deepen as he stares out the window. From his toothpick-parted lips come the words he has waited months to utter.
“It’s …
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By Robin Garrison Leach
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4/8/26
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This April is the 37th annual celebration of Month of Military Child, an opportunity to recognize the courage and sacrifice of approximately 1.6 million children who face the challenges of one or …
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4/8/26
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March 31 was the last day to file for the August primary election. A few days before the deadline, Congressman Sam Graves withdrew from his re-election bid. This led to several …
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By Paul Hamby
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4/7/26
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