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Dear Editor:
The pro-Palestinian militancy on many college campuses has me wondering what our Republic will look like in five or ten years. Questions: What, if anything, do students learn …
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5/15/24
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Each year, Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) honors the contributions of public servants at the local, state, and federal level tracing back to 1985. As we embark on this year’s Public …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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5/15/24
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A Democratic filibuster of legislation making it harder for Missourians to amend the state constitution through citizen-led initiatives stretched through the night and into its 15th hour Tuesday …
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By Anna Spoerre, Missouri independent
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5/15/24
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I spoke to a college ornithology class about birds a few years back. I think my talk went over really well except for my woodpecker recipes. I myself have had a great fascination with birds since I …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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5/15/24
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A s Biden’s term as the 46th President of the United States winds down, it has become increasingly evident that his presidency will be defined by war.
I’m not just talking about …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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5/15/24
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Agriculture is truly a remarkable industry, weaving together the rhythms of nature with the hard work and dedication of farmers, ranchers and their families. Amidst the idyllic landscapes and the …
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By Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau
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5/15/24
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Nearly fifteen years ago, I introduced a House resolution recognizing the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, as America’s National Churchill …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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5/8/24
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About an hour before sunset I maneuvered the big pontoon boat across the wide and windy waters of Stockton Lake. I found a good spot of calm water out of the wind, off an eastern-facing bluff. I …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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5/8/24
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T oday marks the birthday of the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman. Born May 8, 1884, Truman was the only U.S. President from the Show Me State. He served two terms, from 1945 to …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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5/8/24
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The curious activities at the Capitol create an atmosphere of political adventure.
Monday ended the ethics committee persecution of the Speaker of the House. During the last seven months the …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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5/8/24
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Dear Editor,
I read with interest your article last week, 4-23-24, on the Central Missouri Community Action (CMCA) and other service groups plan to establish a mobile food pantry for Osage …
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5/1/24
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The best time of the year to take a two- or three-day float trip is during early May, if you can plan around the high water and thunderstorms this time of year.
It is usually warm enough during …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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5/1/24
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A nti-Israel demonstrators on college campuses around the country are utilizing their First Amendment rights to protest Israel’s war against Hamas.
The common thread in these organized …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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5/1/24
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In a unanimous 150-0 decision, the Missouri House has passed HB 2797, a bill that underscores the state’s commitment to honoring its local heroes by designating various highways and bridges …
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By State Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Missouri’s 61st District
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5/1/24
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CASA programs gather at capitol to engage, educate state legislators of program’s impact on children
Jefferson City — The Missouri Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (Missouri CASA) held “CASA at the Capitol Day” on April 15 at the Missouri Capitol building.
A stated …
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5/1/24
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Tax Day, the height of the year for the IRS, and probably an item on your spring-cleaning list, came and went last Monday, April 15th. As we all scrambled to meet the April 15th deadline, it’s …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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5/1/24
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It is widely known that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terror on earth. Through its proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah, it funds dozens of attacks on Israel and other U.S. allies every year. Over …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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4/24/24
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Dear Editor:
Everybody in Congress seems so ‘nice’. They’re so eloquent, using words like “Honorable, Mister, Madam, and so on.” This oozing politeness is in …
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4/24/24
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Dear Editor:
I’m concerned the state legislature is not acting quickly enough to head off a potential disaster coming for our agricultural sector.
Opportunistic trial lawyers are …
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4/24/24
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I t may have been a spring day during my junior year in college, or it could have been late winter. In some ways, I have tried to erase this experience from my memory.
Let me slow down a little …
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4/24/24
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