Once a fellow called me to report seeing a hen pheasant down on the Arkansas-Missouri border. I knew exactly what he had seen. I had just seen something similar… a road-runner.
About 20 …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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11/20/24
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L ast week, I pointed out in the column how far-left Democrats are predicting the end of Democracy — and some the end of the world — now that Donald Trump has won the election and will be …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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11/20/24
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I went out on one of those 30-something-temperature mornings, and I wondered why in the world was I complaining about those hot days in September. I guess there is just no pleasing some people.
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11/20/24
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The following statement is from Susan Klein, Executive Director, Missouri Right to Life State PAC:
Missouri must repeal Amendment 3 to save babies from the cruelty of abortion and protect women …
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11/20/24
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Reflecting on last week’s election, I want to start by addressing a common sentiment that I’m sure you’ve heard before: “My vote doesn’t count.” Imagine you have …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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11/20/24
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I have yet to figure out how to get trailer lights to work. I have four different boat trailers, which I have wired up, and none of them work like any of the others. One works fine when the pickup …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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11/13/24
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O
vereating candy is unhealthy. That is why responsible parents withhold sweets from their children.
On Nov. 5, Missouri voters went for the “candy” on two ballot measures …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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11/13/24
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Government programs are not known for moving at a rapid pace. Often, work in the public policy sector is laborious and time-consuming, sometimes taking decades to make significant progress. …
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BY Emily LeRoy, Senior Policy Advisor, Missouri Farm Bureau
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11/13/24
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Since 2019, the buying power of your paycheck has lost about ⅓ of its value.
The official inflation rate does not count all things for every day cost of living. However, the government says …
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BY PAUL HAMBY
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11/13/24
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After the election results of Nov. 5, it’s difficult to decide what to talk about this week.
Let’s start with Kamala’s vote in Osage County. She received 13% of the vote, which …
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BY Ralph Voss
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11/13/24
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The concept of individual liberty, that is the right to live as a free human, has inspired people for thousands of years. Here is some inspiration from five of the best.
Pro Libertate which …
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By Paul Hamby
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11/6/24
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For so many of us, cancer isn’t just a word—it’s personal. Whether it’s touched a friend, family member, or even ourselves, cancer has left its mark on our lives and …
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By Blaine Luetkemeyer, 3rd District Congressman
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11/6/24
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A nother presidential election has come and gone. We all survived. This is the 12th time I have exercised my right to walk into the voting booth and pull the lever for President of the United States.
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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11/6/24
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This time of year is often called football season. Others may call it sweater weather and pumpkin spice latte time. I can almost get on board with those descriptions, but for farmers it’s …
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BY Matt Moreland, Missouri Farm Bureau
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11/6/24
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The Missouri Department of Conservation may not accomplish much, but you have to hand it to them… they know how to make money. In talking with a retired MDC employee I learned more about that. …
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By Larry Dablemont, Contributing Columnist
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11/6/24
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Dear Editor:
There is a lot of talk about a shortage of healthcare workers including physicians.
I would like to clarify that much of the shortage is intentionally induced by the hospital …
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11/6/24
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In an era of political polarization and widespread civic illiteracy, an unlikely group is spearheading a movement to reinvigorate American democracy: middle school students.
Over 6,000 students …
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BY Hanna Skandera and Michael Carney
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11/6/24
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S tephen Grover Cleveland was a first in American history. He was the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms. Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States serving 1885 …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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10/30/24
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Missouri Sheriffs’ Retirement Fund leaders want voters to pass Amendment 6 to change the Missouri Constitution.
Passage would force litigants, including those charged with a traffic …
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By Frank J. Vatterott, Esq.
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10/23/24
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W hat I refer to as the “Jobs Killing, Inflation Enlargement Act” is not receiving much attention for the upcoming November election. On the ballot, it is called Proposition A.
If it …
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By Dennis Warden, Publisher
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10/23/24
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