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Missouri state parks are open – indoor spaces remain closed through Feb. 28

Missouri state park and historic site indoor spaces, including visitor centers, nature centers, museums and offices, will remain closed through Sunday, Feb. 28. Outdoor spaces and amenities, including day-use areas, lodging, campgrounds, boat ramps and trails, will remain open and available under normal offseason status, unless otherwise designated. While saety, stewardship and service are all

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How I Know God Is Real

by Cassie Downs, Christian Blogger “You will not believe this; the transmissions out,” Dustin said. Seriously? I thought for sure he was kidding. We had just left from picking up a friend for our son, and his mom was having the same issue. Had she rubbed off on us? That’s what I went with. Honestly,

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Hanging on to Hope

by Pastor Larry Sorrells, Rockville, Trinity UMC The Christian author and pastor Joyce Hollyday wrote a story about a school teacher assigned to visit children in a large city hospital to help them keep up with their lessons while they are recovering. One day, she received a routine call requesting she visit a particular child.

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WHEN WILL THE NATION’S AMMO SHORTAGE END?

by Jordan Sillars published on www.themeateater.com For every American, 2020 will be remembered for COVID-19 and an insane presidential election. In addition to that, gun owners will recall 2020 (and spoiler alert, 2021) for more: the worst ammunition shortage in recent memory. Desperate gun owners have driven hours to pick up just a few boxes

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BBB advises consumers to research tax preparers

With tax season just getting under way, some consumers rush to file taxes as soon as their employers provide a W-2. While you may get your refund fast that way, you could be missing important deductions or leave yourself in a position where you need to file an amended return. Better Business Bureau advises consumers

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Hartzler statement on House certification of 2020 election results

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04) issued the following statement as Congress undergoes the Constitutional process of certifying the 2020 presidential election results: “The assault on the United States Capitol building was appalling and something one would expect from a third world coup – not from people who consider themselves patriots. It was thuggery, plain and simple,

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Sandy Crawford Capitol report

This week, my colleagues and I returned to Jefferson City to begin the 2021 legislative session. Opening week tends to be a bit shorter, with swearing in ceremonies on the first day and mainly housekeeping items to start. Very soon, we will learn our committee assignments, and then the real work of discussing and debating

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Job seekers beware! BBB warns scammers targeting workers

Hunting for a job is never easy, which is one good reason to be skeptical of emails or other solicitations appearing out of the blue, offering you employment or promising easy money. A colleague recently began receiving emails for engineer jobs in India, despite the fact that she has no engineering skills and doesn’t live

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Year In Review: Governor Parson highlights 2020 successes

As 2020 comes to a close, Governor Mike Parson highlights the state’s many successes and accomplishments despite the challenges of the past year. “Although 2020 has brought many challenges, we remained committed to serving the people of this state and moving Missouri forward,” Governor Parson said. “We still made great strides in advancing Missouri’s economy,

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Missouri SMP issues alert about potential COVID-19 vaccine

The Missouri SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) has issued an alert to older adults and their caregivers about the potential for COVID-19 vaccine fraud and scams after the recent approval of vaccines by the federal Food and Drug Administration. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to the most serious effects of the COVID-19 virus. “Because scammers know

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