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Most of us who are aging hope to live comfortably and self-sufficiently at home well into our golden years. And, of course, we wish the same for our parents. The good news is advancements in healthcare and other technology are increasingly allowing aging Americans to live longer at home. The bad news is many are

Deficiencies of Vitamin D are common according to Pam Duitsman, nutrition and health specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “Most folks are aware that this fat-soluble vitamin works with calcium to help maintain and build strong bones,” said Duitsman. “While that is true, vitamin D is actually a hormone that study after study shows is

There are 18.8 million veterans in the U.S., according to the most recent U.S. Census. More than 9 million are seeking treatment at their local U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs medical center, and more than 39,000 are homeless on any given night, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. There are many

The free online Missouri Frost/Freeze Probabilities Guide helps farmers and gardeners make planting decisions. University of Missouri Extension integrated pest management specialists created the website at ipm.missouri.edu/FrostFreezeGuide. The guide is also available as a free downloadable PDF at extension.missouri.edu/IPM1033. Both provide frost and freeze probabilities, tables, maps and dates for the 103 National Weather Service

Ahead of a hearing for HB 2206, Tuesday, Family Farm Action has sent a letter to every member of the Missouri House of Representatives, encouraging them to sign on as a co-sponsor to legislation banning the foreign ownership of farmland in Missouri. The letter reads in part, “This bill would reinstate a decade’s long ban

Three out of five home fire deaths in the United State occur in properties without working smoke alarms State Fire Marshal Tim Bean is encouraging Missourians to think about fire safety as they “spring ahead” their clocks this weekend. The twice yearly time changes are excellent reminders to change the batteries and test smoke and

In a White House meeting with the President, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) joined representatives from the video game industry as well as grass roots organizations opposed to video game violence to discuss ways to address gun violence in schools. As a former teacher, Hartzler, who has called for an across the board review of possible

by Nicole Galloway, CPA Missouri State Auditor Almost every week, news of another large-scale data breach makes headlines. Hackers are looking to steal sensitive information such as passwords or credit card and Social Security numbers from retailers and financial institutions. When this happens, consumers are urged to check their accounts, monitor their credit reports and

Greetings, My Fellow Missourians My in-district Friday started with breakfast at the Landmark in Lowry City.  One of the “regulars” commented to me, “That’s not the same hat you normally wear.”  I said, “No, sir, this is a Stockman’s Scotch Cap.  I put it on this morning to keep my ears warm, because I am

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) and the Arc of Missouri have launched a statewide campaign entitled “It’s Happening, and We Can Stop It” that highlights the abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults with Intellectual and Developmental (I/DD) disabilities. Adults with I/DD are being verbally, physically, emotionally and