April 25, 2024
After the Trump administration announced U.S. pork will enter Argentina’s market for the first time since 1992, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) released the following statement: “I’m pleased the Trump administration has made this important deal to continue what Congress has been working on all year: growing the economy,” said Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler. “The announcement marks
The hidden dangers of heartburn Dear Savvy Senior Is regular heartburn or indigestion anything to worry about? My 60-year-old husband eats a lot of Tums or Rolaids throughout the day to help him manage it, but it keeps him up at night too. What can you tell us? Inquiring Spouse Dear Inquiring, Almost everyone experiences
The idea of retirement may start out as a distant dream. You have hopes and plans for that special time that seems so far away. Sooner or later that time will be here and hopefully you’ll be ready. However, recent research shows many people are not prepared to enjoy a financially stable retirement. A study
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians I learned something new this week; it relates to calling 911 during an emergency. I discovered that when 911 calls go through a dispatcher, many times all types of volunteer emergency units are notified to respond, including fire departments, rescue squads and law enforcement. Please be aware that when calling 911,
Cedar County MU Extension Council met on the evening of July 31 at 7 p.m. at the Stockton Lake Dam Shelter. Council members and their families enjoyed ice cream and desserts with a business meeting to follow. Members in attendance were Tom Bryant, Marlon Collins, Ben Francis, Nedra Fox, Gary Glover, Kelly Hendricks, Glenda Pate,
According to seasonally adjusted data released today by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the state’s unemployment rate for July was 3.8 percent. July’s rate represents a significant improvement over this time last year. It is a whole percentage point lower than it was in 2016 and three percentage points lower than it was in
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced the 2017-2018 Missouri Official Manual Photo Contest theme — “Rooted in Agriculture.” First published in 1889, the Official Manual (or the “Blue Book”) provides the people of Missouri with historical, statistical and political information about their state and its government. Since 1965, each biennial edition has included photographs
Health care costs are in the news all the time. You hear about them at work and when you’re with friends and family. The comments are always the same. Health care is getting more and more expensive and it seems to be outpacing the money you make. Fortunately you’re not helpless when it comes to
They say you’re only as young as you feel, and if you’re an older American, the ability to feel young a little while longer is always appealing. Having a youthful state of mind goes a long way toward accomplishing this goal, but you can’t ignore the importance of solid physical health. To improve your physical
Americans are now living longer than ever before. In fact, one of the fastest growing segments is people over the age of 85 who will represent 20 percent of the population by the year 2040. Because we are living longer, certain conditions specific to seniors are also on a steady rise. Dehydration, falls, fractures, cognition
