October 23, 2026
Editor: I read all three letters to the editor with interest last week. I even agree to all of them to some extent. However, I found a few things lacking in two of them. In the letter from the Ministerial Alliance, I totally agree that one must still love all people regardless of color, sex
Cedar County Democrats will meet in the courthouse in Stockton at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. Darrell Martin, Secretary, 296-3754.
On Friday, Sept. 1, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will hold a dance with Jay Wright calling from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Home Ec Building on the Vernon County Fairgrounds, Nevada. Admission is $5 for adult dancers and $3 for youth dancers. All area dancers and interested persons are invited. For more information, call
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
