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On Nov. 9, 1989, the wall separating East and West Berlin in Germany came down, symbolizing the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe. Following the wall’s demolition, there were … more
Walleye are a different kind of fish!   They may not always be in deep water, but they are almost always close to the bottom. If you are serious about walleye fishing, you have to give it some … more
Interesting things can be found in the news. On the website Just the News: “The American leader's statement (on the attack on Tehran) came shortly after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz … more
Dear Editor: Linn needs a mayor who does the bidding of all the people in Linn and not just State Tech. Linn needs a mayor who fixes all the streets not just the one’s in front of his house. … more
If someone asked us to name five ways to improve our health and lower the risk of illness, “eat a healthy diet” would probably land on most of our lists. And it certainly belongs there. Research … more
Dennis Warden’s column paints a rosy picture of today’s economy. But the facts tell a different story. Mr. Warden has insulted the intelligence of the residents of Gasconade County by thinking we … more
God gives a special gift to every woman who becomes a mother-in-law. She is endowed by her Creator with the ability to send her daughter-in-law into frenzied, Tasmanian-devil-like housecleaning … more
Although we are experiencing a time of division and distrust in the national political scene, with Congress seemingly unwilling to work together for the general benefit of the voters, we remain … more
I’ve got a couple of things to pass along concerning Ozark lakes that are really interesting.   One is about crappie fishing in Norfork Lake where biologists just recently finished a lead-net … more
Missouri primary elections will happen on August 4, 2026.   Open seats for the 2026 elections include your Congressman, Missouri State Auditor, 17 state senate seats, all 163 state … more
President Donald Trump, on Feb. 24, delivered his State of the Union speech. This was his sixth time appearing before both chambers of Congress to deliver the annual address. This has not always … more
Dear Editor: I turned on the TV this morning. I saw protestors in mid-Missouri and also saw Grammy Awards people wearing ICE OUT pins. Radical media will broadcast everyprotest they can. I know … more
Dear Editor: Voters are being asked to approve a $1.75 million bond for HVAC improvements, and the district’s own public statements show why this decision deserves careful scrutiny. Recent … more
Their presidencies were defined by principled stands - often against prevailing public opinion where the outcomes stood the test of time. George Washington, the father of our country.   … more
I’ve shared my life, bed, air, and space with my husband for forty-one years. We have a joint bank account, a sofa that we both sit on, and I’ve even been known to let him sample food from my … more
There is no more efficient predator than a great horned owl. Silent and deadly, he can eat whatever he wants, up to and including a roosting wild turkey. Their flight is completely silent, and they … more
Dear Editor, It’s apparent Artificial Intelligence (AI) is starting to impact all of us in some way and the public had better start talking about it in a real and relatable way.   On the … more
In today’s world of unending distraction, it may be time to give ourselves a day off. How about we shut things down again on Sundays? The simplicity of Sunday was a Godsend to our hearts. We … more
I went to Bull Shoals Lake last week and you can see the effects of the drought there, as it is lower than I have ever seen it.   The Ozarks of both Missouri and Arkansas   need inches of … more
HB 1847, sponsored by Rep John Hewkin, creates the "Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact." The bill passed the Missouri house 138 to 10. Dentists and dental hygienists licensed in a state that … more
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