One business no community needs: the rumor mill

Most every town in America, no matter the population, has a rumor mill. However, the rumor mill is one business no community needs according to David Burton, civic communication specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “The rumor mill is run by volunteers normally that specialize in gossip, but the rumor mill doesn’t turn a profit

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Providing information

FEVER Q:  I’m not sure what to consider a fever for my three-year-old.  I’ve heard several opinions. A:  A fever is a high body temperature.  It’s a way your body fights being sick.  A fever shows that the body is responding to infection or other illness- minor or severe.  A fever is a symptom and

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Love note from Jeff City

Greetings, My Fellow Missourians I attended a Transportation Task Force meeting in Springfield on Wednesday that addressed the impact of transportation infrastructure on business and economic development, but one hour was devoted to public testimony regarding the state’s highway system and its funding.  I spoke in support of continuing the 11,000 miles of lettered highways

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Lt. Gov. Mike Parson seeks submissions for “Vacation Missouri” photo contest

Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson recently announced a “Vacation Missouri” Photo Contest from the Office of Lieutenant Governor. All Missourians and those who visit Missouri are encouraged to submit their photography work for the contest. Winners will receive a proclamation from the Lieutenant Governor, an invitation to the Capitol for a recognition ceremony, and have their

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Hartzler introduces bill to make school lunches more affordable

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) announced Thursday the introduction of the School Lunch Affordability Act (HR 3307), legislation that would return all control over local lunch prices to the school districts and school boards. As students return to school this month, this legislation provides freedom to school administrators and enables lower prices for students. Current federal

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Agriculture Pulls Together for Missouri’s Hungry Children

Industry collaboration yields 1.8 million meals for schoolkids across the state One in five Missouri children live in homes where food is scarce. According to Feeding Missouri, that number can be as high as one in three in rural areas. Missouri’s rate of childhood food insecurity is among the highest in the nation. Over the

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Marriages

Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office Cedar County Carole Wilkerson Recorder Jordan Thomas Abercrombie, 24, Stockton, and Shelby Malynne Daniels, 25, Stockton St. Clair County Jeramie Gurley and Jennifer M Petrey

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CEDAR COUNTY COURT

The following felonies have been filed in Cedar County: James Hedgecock, Stockton, unlawful possession of a firearm  8/17 Marri Barnes, Stockton, child molestation – 1st deg x 2 1/01/14 The following misdemeanors have been filed in Cedar County: Dustin R Winder, Bolivar, failure to register mtr veh  5/26 LaJeana Carol Martin, El Dorado Springs, exceeded

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EL DORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL COURT

Court Docket August 8 City of El Dorado Springs vs: Elizabeth Best, Speeding 44/25, $75.50 William Cain, throwing objects prohibit, $75.50 Deanna Cargill, DWR, $425.50 Darion Hammond, dist of the peace, DWS, fail to show proof of ins $526.50 Gavin Hutchison, illegal parked in handicap, $75.50 Amanda Johnson, DWR, fail to show proof of ins,

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ST CLAIR COUNTY COURT

The following felonies have been filed in St Clair County: Ola M Roberts, Appleton City, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 10 grams or less, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia Christopher E Helms, St Louis, Rape of attempted rape – 1st degree, statutory rape

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