July 13, 2026
Recent news may have some consumers confused about the status of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land, requiring most Americans to have health insurance, said Brenda Procter, co-director of University of Missouri Extension’s Health Insurance Education Initiative. Missouri’s health insurance marketplace is still
The fair weather of autumn offers the best time to get outside and inspect our homes and businesses for gaps and cracks that can allow unwelcome outdoor air, dust, moisture and insects to enter “Air leaks in our homes can lead to higher utility bills, mold, rot, bug and dust problems. The answer can be
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) issued the following statement supporting the Trump Administration’s agency actions on conscience protections and religious freedom. “This executive action ensures that religious freedom protections remain the bedrock of American society. Today’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) interim final rules relieve undo pressure from the previous administration, allowing educational institutions,
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians My wife, Marla, and I were blessed on Sunday to attend the 125th Anniversary Celebration of New Hope United Methodist Church in Edwards. The original church was constructed in 1892 with free labor. There have been many loving additions and expansions; and just recently, they doubled the fellowship hall area with
Few flowers pack the fragrance punch of hyacinth. “Planting just a few can be very rewarding to the senses of both sight and smell,” says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. October is an ideal month to plant hyacinth, either outdoors or for indoor fragrance before the growing season. Mild fall temperatures allow a
Halloween is just a few days away and that means Thanksgiving is coming so pumpkins are still abundant and a good consideration for mealtime. “There are many tasty ways to use your uncarved pumpkin,” said Dr. Pam Duitsman, nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension. Cooking a pumpkin For starters, pumpkin is
Recent weeks of mild temperatures remind gardeners that it is time to plant cool-season vegetables, said University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist David Trinklein. Warm days and cool nights make conditions ripe for a second round of produce that is often sweeter and more flavorful than spring’s crop. Succession gardening, when one crop is harvested
by Trevor Harris Discover Nature (Missouri Department of Conservation) Heads-up! When you are out discovering nature this week, watch for spiders using the breeze to spin webs. Spiders have glands that produce liquid silk, and spinnerets near their abdomens weave many strands together to form a thread that is both strong and elastic. Spiders use
Chrysanthemums (mums) are one of the most popular fall perennials for the garden because they have a glorious range of colors, a stunning display, and a long lasting show according to Kelly McGowan, horticulture educator, University of Missouri Extension. “There are scores of different cultivars of garden chrysanthemums from which to choose. Each year new
The time-honored ritual of raking leaves during the fall months is a chore many homeowners would like to avoid. In fact, there are several ways of putting leaves to better use in a yard according to Patrick Byers, horticulture specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “From an ecological point, the best way to deal with
