Tweeter-In-Chief

Editor: It appears that our president knows how to use Twitter efficiently. He seems to be hurting  the mudstream media to some extent, for which I am thankful. I know that many in the mudstream media want to see President Trump banned from Twitter. If President Trump does not use social media to reach the

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Master Gardener classes in ElDo begin Aug. 17

Pre-register by Aug. 10  The upcoming MU Extension Master Gardeners training that will begin on Aug. 17 and last through September, October and November on Thursday night. The classes will begin at 6 p.m. and last till 9 p.m. in the Opera House Arts Council building on the northeast corner of the Park in El

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Providing information

TICK BITES Q: I’m confused about when to get checked for tick bites. Any advice? A: There have been several stories of bad tick outcomes that have recently hit the news. Early recognition of tick borne infection with prompt treatment is the key to a good outcome. Here in Missouri, ticks are most common in

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“The Band Plays On”

Five visiting musicians to play with Municipal Band Saturday, July 8 We would like to invite everyone to a very special concert Saturday, July 8, at 8 p.m. Our Municipal Band will be hosting a group of five musicians from the Kansas City area who will be performing “Dueling Tubas” accompanied by our Band. This

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BLUNT MEETS WITH EL DORADO SPRINGS FFA STUDENTS

On Thursday, June 29, U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) met with Future Farmers of America students from El Dorado Springs. With world food demand expected to double by 2070, Blunt highlighted the importance of FFA and its role in preparing the next generation of farmers and ranchers.

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Missouri plays key role in National Defense Authorization Act

House Armed Services passes defense bill out of committee (Washington, DC) – The House Armed Services Committee early June 29 moved out of committee the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), annual legislation that determines policies and funding levels for the U.S. Department of Defense and other national security entities.  Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler played a

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Governor Greitens signs executive order to form Justice Reinvestment Task Force

Governor Eric Greitens signed an executive order forming a task force to reform Missouri’s corrections system. This task force will follow a data-driven approach to develop policies that improve public safety, reduce corrections spending and reinvest savings in strategies that can decrease crime and reduce recidivism. A bipartisan group will work with The Council of

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Blunt: End of WOTUS Rule “A huge win for Missouri farmers, ranchers and small business owners”

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement praising the Trump administration’s withdrawal of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, which gave federal bureaucrats jurisdiction over more than 99 percent of Missouri. “Today’s action by the Trump administration is a huge win for Missouri farmers, ranchers, and small business owners,” Blunt said.

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Love note from Jeff City

My Fellow Missourians: It’s finally official, Old Drum is Missouri’s Historic Dog.  Legislation (SB376) sponsored by Senator Denny Hoskins of Warrensburg was signed into law last Friday by Governor Greitens.   I have co-sponsored and supported this effort for the last five years and Senator Hoskins has worked trying to get it across the finish

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PAPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The 2017 Pape Christian Church Noah’s Ark Vacation Bible School was held Saturday, July 1, 2017, with 36 people in attendance. Seventeen youth – all from Pape Christian Church – participated: Caitlyn, Darren, Wilson and Jaxon Burchett; Alexus Evans; Hannah and Hali Doherty, Alyssa, Gabby and Brooklyn Leonard; Judd Lawson; Connor Leonard; Jeff Newton; Ashley

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