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Last week’s edition of the CFP called attention to two of the mayor’s recent shenanigans One involved a transfer of City funds; the other involved payment of the men in the Grounds Dept. …
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3/10/26
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Crawford County has our own library district, which means our library tax stays in our county, supporting our 3 libraries: Steelville, Cuba, and Bourbon. The library district is overseen by a …
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3/10/26
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It is amazing that the so-called sophisticated New Yorkers actually voted for a communist mayor. The good that will come from this is that the world and the New Yorkers will learn what communism is …
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2/25/26
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Cuba has six aldermen; two from each ward. Each alderman is supposed to represent the citizens who live in his ward. That is a fact.
This is a question: Why do we bother to elect aldermen when …
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2/25/26
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To the residents of Phelps County and the legal community of the 25th Judicial Circuit, after prayer and reflection, I have decided not to file for re-election as Associate Circuit Judge for Phelps …
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2/25/26
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I’m a retired teacher from Arkansas now living in Missouri. I taught in many schools, but I’ve always had a special fondness for small rural districts. I grew up in rural Kansas, and teaching in …
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2/25/26
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Many of you have already seen Ciara Kitchen’s post on Facebook about the attempt to intimidate her, but for those who have not, here is the nutshell version. Ciara gave Pitts Lesesne, candidate for …
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2/11/26
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The northern Crawford County couple were thankful for the life they had been blessed with. As we shared hours of conversation, I learned so much about this “salt of the Earth” couple who …
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2/11/26
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Does your business have a plan to protect your employees from ICE? As an immigrant, do you have a plan to protect yourself and family? Stop, think and honor immigrant ancestors. You are here because …
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2/4/26
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Dear Editor:
The Republican Party has shown itself to be pro-crime. The Trump administration has been carrying out arguably criminal and pro-crime activities, and the Republican …
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2/4/26
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What a somber time it was this weekend for the Cuba Youth Football Program (CYFL). An established program of over 20 years, which the City of Cuba Board of Alderman decided to not accept the contract …
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1/28/26
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Growing up on the farm, there was a hierarchy for just about everything. By the time I got a pair of coveralls or jeans, they had already been worn by my older brother and usually had a hole or two …
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By Caleb Jones
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1/21/26
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Public transit is vital to Missouri, whether you ride it or not. It ensures residents can get where they need to go while fueling billions in economic activity. Yet, the recent 42% cut in state …
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1/14/26
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The simple answer is yes. In most cases seeing is believing. There were several videos taken from different angles that captured the horrific event - the killing of Renee Nicole Good. Before an …
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1/14/26
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As a young boy growing up in rural Missouri, many days were spent outdoors enjoying wild places and wild critters. At a young age, I became fascinated with the graceful ghost of our forest, the …
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12/23/25
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The United States currently has implemented a very aggressive deportation plan for our immigrants of color. The stated goal of these mass deportations is to stem the flow of drugs coming into our …
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12/23/25
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The Cuba city election is coming up on April 7.
We will vote for four aldermen and a mayor.
Usually we vote for only three aldermen, one from each Ward. But …
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12/17/25
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This, of course, is the Christmas season when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ who was born so He could suffer and die for everyone's sins so that whoever repents and …
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12/17/25
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Here's How:
• Culture cannot be redeemed by law, and law cannot survive without virtue. Virtue must be restored so people will take the responsibility to obey the law.
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12/17/25
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November 18 marked another red-letter day in Cuba City Council history. Alderman Jeff Bouse accused Alderwoman Joyce Hartzell, in the plainest possible language, of lying. His simple …
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11/26/25
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