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Pastor Laryy Sorrells, Rovkville, Trinity UMC I have recently been researching the topic of happiness. What does it take to be happy? What makes a happy life? I then discovered a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson that made me rethink where I was going with my research. Emerson said, “The purpose of life is not

Recently named the Missouri State Fruit, PawPaws are good on the tongue and in landscapes Sometimes called the Ozark Banana, the pawpaw was recently declared the Missouri State Fruit by lawmakers. This native Missouri fruit deserves the distinction according to Patrick Byers, field specialist in horticulture with University of Missouri Extension. “The pawpaw is particularly

With school starting, now is a great time to consider what tutoring needs your child might have during the year ahead, whether it’s catching up in a subject area or preparing for a standardized test. “Your child’s academic needs are paramount, but many different options can meet those needs,” says Stephanie Garland, Better Business Bureau

The following is a joint statement by Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, Missouri Pork Association, Missouri Soybean Association, and Missouri Corn Growers Association: The legal system is being misused by those determined to stifle Missouri farm and ranch families from opportunities to grow and keep future generations on the farm. This frivolous lawsuit is

Agriculture is Missouri’s predominant industry and MO-4 is one of the most rural districts in our state and country. With that as a backdrop, I set out on my annual Farm Tour to highlight agricultural operations throughout our district. Day 1 launched my 15-stop Farm Tour at the Lenz Brothers Dairy Farm near Bunceton. The

On Thursday, July 18, Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) received designation as an official “Healthy Community!” SOMO is now one of 19 organizations internationally recognized by Special Olympics International (SOI) with this distinction. This is a huge accomplishment for SOMO. “Special Olympics Missouri is committed to ensuring those with intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to thrive

No matter where you turn these days, you’re bound to read or hear about extended auto service contracts. If you’re not hearing about them on television or radio ads, you’re coming home to mailers telling you to have your contract activated immediately. If you’re confused by all of it, you’re not alone. Consumers nationwide continue

Huglekultur (pronounced Hoogle, like Google) is a German word meaning mound culture or hill culture and has probably been used in German and Eastern European societies for hundreds of years.  In its basic form, mounds are constructed by piling logs, branches, plant waste, compost and additional soil directly on the ground.  The pile usually has

With the completion of The Missouri Way’s first year, this month marks another major milestone for the state’s advanced management training program. Governor Mike Parson launched The Missouri Way in August 2018 as an essential part of the state’s plan to improve its performance and work environment. The Missouri Way is an intensive three-day program