By MELODY METZGER Evidently we have a claustrophobic cricket in the Democrat office. The week started off with a very loud chirp that soon...

By CASSIE DOWNS I have a confession to make. I want to quit. Throw my hands in the air, like I just don’t care. True story. With every ounce of my flesh today, I...

By CASSIE DOWNS Whew. What a week it’s been! You too? I thought with the release of my book that 2020 was looking up and then last week happened. Last week reminded...

By CASSIE DOWNS “I wish I could go back to 2019,” said Ty. “Me too, Ty. Me too.” This was our dinner time conversation last week. Ty was reminiscing about the...

By CASSIE DOWNS Michael Jordan or LeBron James? I vote, Michael Jordan. I’ve always been a fan and in my opinion, he is the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time). If you're...

By CASSIE DOWNS He looked into their eyes and He said to them, “follow me.” It wasn’t fancy or flashy. It didn’t require a coliseum or a worship band playing softly in...

By JILL SCHEIDT University of Missouri Extension Agronomy Field Specialist  Fields scouted east of 160 and 43 highways. This report will come every other week in...

By CASSIE DOWNS God is faithful! Amen? He is; in every season and in every situation. He’s faithful even when what He speaks to you makes no sense. His faithfulness...

Financial moves for widows and widowers Article 13 – Sept. 21, 2020 This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward...

By CASSIE DOWNS Today I desperately seek your approval, her approval and their approval. I’m scrolling social media, I’m reading your post, I’m searching for likes and...

By CASSIE DOWNS I was visiting with a dear friend and mentor of mine the other day, Pastor Jim. Jim is a wise man and published author (Jim Laudell, author of Lift, look...

By CARRIE CLASSON “Being Blue” Blue had been through a rough patch. He was adopted from the shelter and then returned for unspecified...

By LARRY DABLEMONT Most all waters in the Midwest have catfish, but if you want to eat some you should go after those in ponds, lakes or rivers...

By DONNA WESCOTT I think Fall has arrived! It has been so cool this week. I even turned on my furnace for a few minutes the other night. I was so excited to watch my...

By WILLIS STRONG After a warm Labor Day the temperatures have been a lot better; cooler during the day and night also. We did get some rain and that has helped. Just...