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It is incredible that anyone voted for a communist Muslim mayor who has little respect for Jews or Christians.
It is simply a lack of common sense. Our founding fathers knew that without the …
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11/19/25
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Residents across Steelville are still processing the results of the November 4 special election, where a proposed sales tax increase passed by just six votes—61 to 55. What makes this outcome …
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11/19/25
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In his customary READY-FIRE-AIM approach to city government, the mayor, yet again, made a fool of himself at the November 4 City Council meeting.
This time he tried to dissolve the …
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11/12/25
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It’s been one year since the devastating flood that struck Steelville. While remembering the event, we wanted to thank those that stepped up in immeasurable ways to assist your Crawford …
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11/12/25
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Dear editor,
We are a month into what may become history’s longest U.S. government shutdown. We know what our Democratic legislators want—they want to continue tax subsidies for …
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11/5/25
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Jesus Christ told us to "…love your neighbor as yourself" (Matt 5) and even to "love your enemies" (Matt 5).
Paul (Rom. 13) and Peter (1 Pet 2) told us to obey the government except if it …
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11/5/25
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Inconsiderate people are one of my pet peeves, especially when it involved the elderly and disabled.
This past weekend (October 18-19) was Cuba Fest, which brings in many people who aren't …
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10/29/25
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I would like to address the parking situation at this year's Cuba Fest. It was brought to my attention that the people running the festival told the vendors they could park in the back parking lot of …
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10/29/25
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Dear Community,
We’ve received an important update from the Food Bank regarding SNAP benefits—and unfortunately, our regular allocation has already been reduced by 40% earlier this …
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10/29/25
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October is breast cancer awareness month. Several members of our organization have had breast cancer in the past, and some are currently fighting that battle. We have all been touched in some way by …
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10/29/25
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Mayor Copling and certain aldermen want to apply for a matching funds grant so they can continue buying park stuff for Tangle Creek Park. They have not yet announced the size of the grant; at a …
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10/7/25
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There is a new library sign in Bourbon. It is beautiful, very tall with barrels, and constructed to stay, in concrete and with lighting available. This sign cost taxpayers $5,500. The Bourbon library …
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10/7/25
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Dear niece-in-law Amy,
The situation with Daniel is very simple. I believe that Daniel sinned publicly by making in the paper accusations against certain types of people without giving evidence …
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10/1/25
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Dear Editor,
Petition signing has begun for the initiative, Respect Missouri Voters. The launch day was Sept. 10. You will see volunteers over the state collecting signatures …
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10/1/25
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To the Editor
Unless a manufacturer is actively building a U.S. plant, we’re in trouble.
President Trump’s plan to slap import taxes on drugs, home furnishings, and …
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10/1/25
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