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BBB: consider the following when looking for a heating contractor

When the temperature drops this fall, the last thing anyone wants is for the furnace to stop working. But when it does, you need a reliable contractor – and fast. Good heating contractors are in high demand during the colder months, so you shouldn’t be surprised if you can’t get it fixed immediately. Rather than

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To the Constituents of the 125th and new 126th District,

We returned to Jefferson City again this week to take up Veto Session and the Special Session that was called by the Governor for a tax cut.  The House passed the Agriculture Tax Credits bill, which will be very beneficial to many agriculture businesses that create jobs and income throughout Missouri. It sounds like the

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Iron Riders 125th anniversary commemoration event Oct. 8

In June of 1897, the 25th Infantry Bicycle Corps, an all-Black army regiment known as the “Buffalo Soldiers,” embarked on a 1,900-mile, 41-day bicycle ride from Fort Missoula in Montana to Forest Park in St. Louis. The daunting trek was part of an experiment by the U.S. Army to test the effectiveness of using bicycles,

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Little Hands

By Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger When my kiddos were babies, my great grandmother, their great-great grandmother, Maw-Maw Bowman, would hold them close, take their tiny hands into her beautifully seasoned hands and say, “I wonder what these little hands will do someday.” As we celebrate Labor Day, I couldn’t help but think back to my

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3 easy ways to enjoy living color in your outdoor space this fall

As temperatures drop and seasons turn, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on the vivid blooms you love so much in your yard. Strategically adding seasonal plants that can withstand cooler weather is a great way to bring color and dimension to outdoor spaces, enhancing your curb appeal into the autumn months. To

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How your tires can help you save half a gallon of fuel per fill-up

As gas prices soar this summer, travelers and commuters are looking for ways to safeguard their wallets and drive as efficiently as possible. By changing their driving practices and choosing the right tires, drivers can save significant amounts of fuel and help reduce emissions from their vehicles. In fact, making a few simple changes to

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BBB: tips on buying products to support charities

With October approaching, orange and black are everywhere – and so is pink. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the time for fun runs, pink-ribbon tie-ins and direct appeals to donate to a variety of charities that support research or breast cancer survivors. There’s no doubt that breast cancer is a serious disease that affects

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To the Constituents of the 125th and new 126th District

We came back to Jefferson City this week to convene in Veto Session, which is mandated by the Missouri constitution. The Governor also called a Special Session to include Agriculture Tax Credits and to work on a state wide tax cut for the people of Missouri. As far as the Veto Session goes, it will

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BBB advises homeowners to check companies out carefully before hiring

When leaves begin to fall and garden plants go to seed, homeowners may consider hiring a lawn or landscape firm to clean up yards before winter. Better Business Bureau advises homeowners to check companies out carefully before hiring them, and ask for a contract that says what will be done and when. Some yard maintenance

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