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There’s no bigger challenge facing our nation right now than crippling, 40-year high inflation. These difficult economic times are forcing families to make tough financial decisions every day, …
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7/14/22
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When I was doing some historical research on my husband’s ancestors I was trying to find Elizabeth Coffey’s real
Grandma. What I could piece together was that Alois Staelens …
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7/7/22
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Earlier this week was an opportunity to observe one of the 11 federally recognized holidays. Sunday, June 19, was Juneteenth Independence Day. Most government or private businesses that observe this …
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By Daniel Winningham
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6/23/22
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(Editor’s note: Mr. Francis recently provided a summary of several bills recently discussed in the Missouri House).
Improving Broadband Internet Access – SB 820 is meant to help …
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By Rick Francis
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6/23/22
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Over the last 16 months Americans have watched President Joe Biden stumble from crisis to crisis. This is the same Joe Biden who has billed himself as a leader who would govern with a steady hand. …
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By Jason Smith
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6/23/22
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Gaming and gambling. They’re two words that start with the letter ‘G.’ They mean the same thing, right?The betting industry uses the words almost interchangeably. Many states have a …
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6/16/22
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It has become an unfortunate theme in Washington - every time a crisis or tragedy hits this nation, Washington Democrats spring into action to exploit that situation to grow the power of …
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6/16/22
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A mere 88 years ago today, June 9, 1934, Walt Disney’s character Donald Duck debuted.He began essentially as a comic-book character and by many accounts remains the most published …
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By Daniel Winningham
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6/9/22
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Over the last 16 months, we have seen a steady deterioration in our border security as President Joe Biden’s disastrous policies have not only weakened our ability to stop illegal immigration …
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By Jason Smith
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6/9/22
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For those hoping to read a more serious column, look elsewhere on this page or perhaps in another part of this week’s newspaper. The tone of this will be on the rather light-hearted side. A few …
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By Daniel Winningham
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6/2/22
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The latter portion of May should be one of optimism and excitement, right? Local high schools are preparing for commencement exercises, (and those who aren’t graduating are eagerly awaiting the …
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By Daniel Winningham
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5/26/22
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Our country, as best said by President Reagan, is a shining city on a hill. We are a beacon of freedom and hope that the rest of the world looks to and strives to emulate. Our values, our customs, …
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By Jason Smith
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5/26/22
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Earlier this month, the United States Social Security Administration announced the top baby names for 2021, both nationwide as well as by state. The initial takeaway, the most used names really …
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By Daniel Winningham
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5/19/22
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At this point in his administration, President Biden and Washington Democrats have made clear they will not stop with their big government agenda until they control every aspect of our lives. At …
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By Jason Smith
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5/12/22
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Under Joe Biden, no aspect of our lives is safe from the long reach of federal bureaucrats who are more interested in imposing their own values on Missourians than they are in improving our lives and …
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By Jason Smith
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5/5/22
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In all the busyness of April, a celebration day or week of recognition recently was missed. April 17-23 was National Volunteer Week. April 28 also was National Superhero Day as well as National Pay …
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By Daniel Winningham
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5/5/22
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After two years of evidence from COVID lockdown policies and restrictions, we’ve learned three things pretty clearly. First, we’ve learned that states and cities that locked down harmed …
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By Jason Smith
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4/28/22
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A detour on Highway E got me thinking about street names the other day. What goes into the naming process? How many are in reference to notable residents or families from the past? Every city has a …
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By Daniel Winningham
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4/28/22
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Nearly 60 years ago, Andy Williams debuted his Christmas classic “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”The official release date was October 1963 and the sound of a couple …
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By Daniel Winningham
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4/21/22
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