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Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) supported the House’s passage of H.R. 66, a bill that would commemorate the centennial anniversary of Route 66 by creating a Route 66 Centennial Commission. This commission would recommend activities to honor the 100th anniversary of America’s first all-paved highway under the U.S. Highway System. The bill would also direct the

While roses steal the show on Valentine’s Day, many plants produce heart-shaped leaves that can be a part of a bouquet or gift. One of the best-known and easiest to grow or buy is the heartleaf philodendron, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. BEGONIA – REX – Photo by Mininain via Wikimedia Commons.

According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, Valentine’s Day spending this year is expected to top $20 billion. Special dinners, jewelry and flowers all account for large percentages of the spending. Around this time, offers and coupons for last-minute Valentine’s Day shopping might be cropping up in your email inbox or web browser. While

The end of the partial government shutdown has resulted in our federal employees getting paid and federal agency operations returning to normal, at least for the time being. Serious negotiations are now underway with a special Conference Committee of House and Senate members to see if there can be an agreement to address the issues

Austin Fitzgerald, (573) 882-6217, fitzgeraldac@missouri.edu Insect pollinators are vital to the existence of almost 90 percent of the world’s flowering plants, including a large portion of food products.Blueberries and cherries, for instance, depend on honey bee pollination. But pollinator populations are falling amid what has been termed an “insect pollinator health crisis,” and in the

For the third year in a row, more than 900 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes. Preliminary numbers indicate 918 lives were lost in 2018, down slightly from 932 fatalities in 2017. Speed, distraction, impairment and fatigue continue to be top causes of fatal crashes. In particular, the number of cell phone related crashes

Coming home to a clean house is a pleasure that’s worth paying for, especially if you work or have a very busy life. But there are risks when you hire a cleaning service. First, you are allowing someone full access to your home. If you don’t know the cleaner or the cleaning service hasn’t done

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) this week was selected as the ranking member of the Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee on the House Armed Services Committee. As the lead Republican, Hartzler’s subcommittee has jurisdiction over ammunition programs, the majority of Army and Air Force acquisition programs, Navy and Marine Corps aviation programs, and the National