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E ver since Mother Nature gave central Missouri a shot of winter temperatures in January — dipping the mercury below zero for a couple of days — conversation around water coolers and in … more
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? … more
All through the fall hunting season, those of us who love to hunt waterfowl prayed for rain.   The one thing you need for great duck hunting is plenty of water, and we just didn’t have it. … more
L ast week, this column explained why the Palestinians in Gaza are full of hate. They teach this, starting with children from birth. But there are also ludicrous ideas being introduced and spread in … more
Everyday our session begins with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance. The prayer is usually lead by the Reverend Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, Chaplain. But, this past Thursday the Monsignor … more
Valentine’s Day may be a few days behind us, but love is still in the air. That includes today’s popular love story between mega pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City superstar … more
D o you remember your first day of school? That experience was exciting and a little scary. Mrs. Cunningham was my kindergarten teacher. She taught us the alphabet and our numbers. I remember, her … more
I will be one of many to extend my sympathies to the victims and families suffering from the tragedies along the parade route in Kansas City. However, this tragedy is not just about a few. We are all … more
S ince today is Valentine’s Day, I want to confess that I’m in love with my wife, Connie. I have been for over 38 years. Because I adore her, I treat her like the lady she is. In … more
The highlights this past week in the Missouri House of Representatives included a visit from Israeli Consul General, Maor Elbiz-Starinsky. He spoke out from the dais against the horrific … more
JEFFERSON CITY — Following the House’s passage of HB 1488, a bill that will help parents find affordable child care and enter the job market, NFIB State Director Brad Jones called on … more
A strange thing is happening out in California, where people are starting to live in caves. If you remember, I wrote about my grandfather and I staying in caves on the Big Piney River in the 60s. We … more
For most of two hours, the little beagle had struck trail after trail, and hotly pursued a half dozen cottontails in circles that wound around broamsedge, cedar thickets and patches of briar and … more
I n my column from Jan. 10, I reviewed M. Scott Peck’s book, “The Road Less Traveled.” Now, I want to touch on another of his books, “People of the Lie, The Hope for Healing … more
Each January, voting delegates from all around the country gather at American Farm Bureau’s (AFBF) Annual Convention. Appropriately themed “New Frontiers,” this year’s … more
When I am hunting and fishing now I am almost always alone and I have conversations with myself. Some say that when someone does that, it is an indication that they are crazier than a pet coon, but I … more
L ast Friday, President Joe Biden released a statement assuring America that the long-awaited immigration bill, currently in the U.S. Senate, would solve our problems and allow him to shut down the … more
BY State Rep. Bruce Sassmann Missouri’s 61st District   I want to start by saying “thank you” to the city and the citizens of Gerald for being the first … more
In 2022, the United States imported 3.4 billion pounds of boxed beef and 1.6 million live cattle. Through August 2023 the U.S. imported 20% more beef than we exported. Meatpackers and traders … more
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 … more
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