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There may be nothing cuter than a puppy, but wait:  Are you really going to try to train a new pet in the hustle and bustle of the holidays? How do you know you’re getting it from a reliable source? Give yourself time to do the research you need to find a trustworthy breeder or

For many, the holiday season would not be complete without evergreens, holly, mistletoe and other traditional plants adorning their homes. But it’s important to exercise care with some of these plants since we want the holidays to be happy and safe, says University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. “In days of old, people rarely

After the pandemic forced many families to alter or cancel plans for get-togethers last year, many of us were looking forward to a more traditional holiday season this year. Instead, people are realizing they’re either going to have to scale back their celebrations or be prepared to pay a lot more for them. Only this

The Missouri Mental Health Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Valerie Huhn as the new Director for the Department of Mental Health (DMH). Huhn was selected through a nationwide search process. She will begin her new role and responsibilities with DMH on January 1, 2022. “The Commission has the utmost confidence in the

As the economy continues to rebound from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Retail Federation predicts holiday spending will set new records this year, coming in between $843.5 billion and $850 billion. For the sake of both safety and convenience, many Americans will spend those funds with online retailers. “Shopping online may save

Contact: Aaron Scott, ascott@cfozarks.org or 417-864-6199 On Monday, Nov. 29, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks crossed the $500 million threshold for total grants and distributions since its founding in 1973. The milestone came a day before Giving Tuesday, a special event that celebrates philanthropy both globally and locally. The half-billion-dollar figure represents countless competitive

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) released a statement regarding today’s House vote on H.R. 6119, which would extend federal government funding through February 18, 2022. This bill would provide an infusion of funding — over $7 billion — to the Biden administration for Afghanistan Resettlement purposes. The Biden administration has already provided $6.3 billion in the

by Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger My mom ate an apple in August. Okay, not true, or maybe she did. I’m not certain, but it’s not the point. The point is, this is the gibberish you hear in a game of Telephone. Have you ever played Telephone? Telephone isn’t my game of choice, mainly because I’m

For many Americans, giving to charities is almost as important during the holidays as celebrating with family. As a result, mailboxes often are stuffed with charitable solicitations as well as catalogs and shopping circulars this time of year. Whether you celebrate or not, giving before Jan. 1 means your gifts can be deductible on your

Face it, the past year has been tough. It’s been all too easy to lose track of your wellness goals, especially around nutrition. The good news is, you can get back on track by working toward “small wins” – simple steps that improve your nutrition – and celebrate each one to inspire further improvements. In