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It is a new day.
A new beginning.
Let us all agree to disagree.
Bourbon is a wonderful community full of caring people.
Let us all work together to make it better.
How often …
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6/30/26
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After much thought and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to resign from my position as Executive Director of the St. James Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Information Center.
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6/23/26
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This is my last letter about the Revolutionary Ward unless someone asks questions or makes falsities.
Actually in my mind the whole matter is very simple. Just read Matt. 5-7, Rom. 12-13 and 1 …
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6/23/26
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Ouch, Jackie! It seems that even though things go your way, you still feel the need to denigrate someone! Even though you and I have never met, other than being in the same commission meeting …
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6/16/26
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The Crawford County Commissioners appointed two new trustees to the Library Board at their May 19 meeting. They appoint one or more trustees every year, but usually no one notices. This year, it …
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6/2/26
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Some points to ponder to prepare for the 2026 elections:
Nearly three-quarters of Americans feel that Donald Trump is doing a poor job dealing with inflation, according to a May 17 CBS …
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5/26/26
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World Bee Day on May 20 is a chance to appreciate some of the hardest-working and most fascinating animals on Earth. Bees pollinate flowering plants, support biodiversity, and help make many of the …
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5/19/26
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Last week I sent a letter to the editor urging voters to vote for the park tax which I believed was to be on the August ballot. This week I learned that it will not be on the August, 2026 …
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5/19/26
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Love Thy Neighbor in Viburnum, Missouri is once again preparing to serve families in need through our annual community outreach projects taking place June 28 through July 2.
The Viburnum …
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5/12/26
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Nine years ago, voters in Cuba passed the Parks and Recreation tax, a 0.25% (one fourth of a penny) sales tax for the support of Cuba’s parks. Thanks to this small tax, we have four thriving …
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5/12/26
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In the 19th century, Yankee persons of genius gave us cars and trains, ships and plans. The production of these required considerable financial investment to cover the cost of factory construction as …
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5/5/26
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The opioid crisis has touched nearly every community in America, including right here in Crawford County. What many people may not realize is that recent progress in addressing this epidemic has …
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5/5/26
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April 19th was the anniversary of the sinful Battle of Lexington in 1771 when the colonists attacked peacefully marching English troops on their way to Concord, Mass., where the colonists had …
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5/5/26
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The City Council meeting on April 21 saw an unusual Citizen Participation. Two different citizens appeared and called for impeachment of Alderwoman Joyce Hartzell.
Dan Eidson …
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4/28/26
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Three years ago. You read correctly, three years ago. Our county was under a "no burn" directive. No rain for months. Later in the fall, I raked the yard leaves up into the driveway ditch to burn on …
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4/21/26
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I am from a family of Republicans of many generations and was raised to believe in "small government, small taxes." I have come to the realize the elected officials of my party no longer believes in …
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3/31/26
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Like all Missouri cities, Cuba’s financial statements must be audited every year. Audited statements are needed to obtain loans, issue bonds, and apply for grants.
If loans, bonds, and …
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3/31/26
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Meet the Candidates for mayor and aldermen was held at Recklein Auditorium on March 10. Next door, the Parks Board met at City Hall.
Aldermen Joyce Hartzell and Richard …
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3/24/26
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As someone who was born and raised right here in Cuba and currently studying to become a dental hygienist at St. Louis Community College, I want to personally thank Representative John Hewkin for …
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3/17/26
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As the sponsor of HB 1847, I want to address the misinformation in Paul Hamby's recent editorial in the February 18 edition of the Cuba Free Press. Mr. Hamby doesn’t live in our community, so …
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3/10/26
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