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In a few weeks Bolivar will celebrate Missouri Beef Days, a celebration of the impact that the beef cattle industry has had on Polk County. Due to the upcoming celebration, I would like to celebrate …
Here’s the answer to almost any problem you’re having today. It’s only three words long and makes you smell good: Take a shower.
Too simplistic, you say? Let’s look at the …
Recently, we have displayed in our front window at Stephens Photography a crudely constructed sign that states, “We are Ukraine.”
Originally it was a knee jerk response to the news …
In response to Beef Days touting “education” as a part of their upcoming festival, I’d like to share some facts regarding the animal agriculture industry. I must begin by stating …
Dear editor,
On March 10 the Word & Way reported that the Missouri Baptist Convention called for an emergency prayer meeting because Hannibal LaGrange University — an MBC-controlled …
I am writing a letter to encourage a "Yes" vote on the April 5 Pleasant Hope School Bond. This is a NO tax increase, it will provide $3 million in funds. These funds will help renovate each of the …
It’s pretty safe to say that most people don’t like complainers.
That must be why Ben Lee is so well liked! He is usually ready to greet visitors to the Polk County Recycling …
Last week I did something that took no effort at all. I turned 49. As special occasions go, you can’t beat a birthday. No one expects you to plan for it. No one needs you to cook or shop or …
If you live in or near the southwest Missouri community of Nixa, you’ve heard of Sucker Days.
You might have eaten sucker at this annual event. However, that’s where many …
I love it when something old becomes new again. And lucky for me and my fellow letter lovers, word games are not only new again, they’re cool. Even my teenagers are doing it.
In case you …
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