Just like those chatty in-laws or overly friendly neighbors who have a way of lingering on your doorstep, there are policies enacted by Congress that have overstayed their welcome. But unlike your … more

It came and went with little fanfare like it always does. I mean, who actually wakes up in the middle of the night and switches the clock from 3 to 2 a.m.? It’s not a fun holiday or annual … more

Dear Friends,On November 11th Missourians and citizens of the United States once again pause to express ourgratitude for the heroic men and women who made the life-altering decision to serve our … more

The phone at the Republic-Monitor had been ringing more than normal on Fridays due to folks not getting their newspaper on Thursday like they expected.Myself along with Angie Brooks in circulation … more

Earlier this summer, President Biden walked out of the White House touting the success of negotiating a “bipartisan” infrastructure deal amongst a handful of U.S. Senators. Mere hours … more

The Cardinals’ incredible hot streak reached 17 games and by the time anyone reads this we’ll know whether the squad’s postseason run was just one game or not.The September … more

When it comes to saving local newspapers, the solutions won’t be found in web metrics, ad rates or shrinking news holes. The solution, seemingly simple yet terrifying complicated, is for … more

The distractions of modern life are endless. How is it possible to sift through all of the chaos? Wasn’t the invention of computers supposed to cut down on all the massive paper trails? … more

As the summer season heats up, Americans all across the country are heading outdoors, trying to get back to the lives we had before the pandemic. Unfortunately, millions of Americans are being hit … more

This year’s 4-H Fair, held in late July, was amazing for me. Why? Because I had the privilege to be the judge of the photography projects.They all blew me away. We have very talented young … more