May 18, 2026
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
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
Auto safety devices that can help seniors with older cars Dear Savvy Senior Do you know of any auto safety products that can help seniors with older cars? My 80-year-old father, who drives his beloved 2004 Toyota Avalon, is still a good pretty driver but he has limited range-of-motion, which makes looking over his shoulder to
Your most valuable asset is around you all the time. It’s above you, it’s below you and in many cases you don’t realize how much it can do for you. According to the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C., “Americans have a staggering amount of untapped equity in their homes.” How much? Altogether, $11,030,000,000,000. That’s 11
Muumuus and mom jeans or spangled capris and Aloha shirts – is this really all the fashion world has to offer women over the age of 60? Do mature women who desire to dress fashionably for summer really have to choose between “frumpy and fogey” or “too young and trendy?” Not at all, says Catherine
When was the last time you and your doctor talked about your hearing? The fact is, only about 3 in 10 adults who had a physical exam in the last year say it included a hearing screening, according to research conducted by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). That’s a shame, because research shows that hearing
by Cyndie Shearing Producing a bounty of food, fiber for clothes and renewable fuels for cars is a vast agricultural undertaking and one that few consumers today know much about. That’s not surprising, considering that most Americans are three or more generations removed from farming. Although most of us aren’t involved in full-time food production,
“Work affects life but life also affects work,” said David Burton, a civic communications specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “Research shows that the non-work world often puts the most difficult demands and problems on the work world.” There are six key balance points in life: family, financial responsibility, health, social contributions, career, vocation or
