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CARTOON GALLERY 04-13-21 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 11:27am

Your Opinion: Destroying our institutions I can't help but wonder where the move(s) to destroy virtually all our country's institutions that we, through the years have loved to participate in, enjoy and admire as truly America's pastime(s) have gone? by Harold H. Horstmann, Lohman Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 9:30am

Perspective: Asking for ID is racist Buried in all the hysteria over "Jim Crow on steroids" (otherwise known as Georgia's new election law) is some evidence that America really does suffer from "systemic racism," although not in the way usually thought. by Bradley R. Gitz Published Apr. 12 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Legislature's attack on transgender children Sue GibsonJefferson CityDear Editor:For another heartbreaking year, Republicans in the state legislature are attacking transgender children. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Challenging false claims with facts Dear Editor: A challenge was presented in a recent LTE about voting Democratic. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Disagreement on Medicaid expansion While last week was a fast week, this week was very slow in that Monday was a holiday, Tuesday was a short day, and Wednesday was also a short day because of the unfortunate death of a 22-year-old son of one of our members. by State Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Council misses opportunity The Jefferson City Council missed an easy opportunity to gain trust and support for a new tax it wants voters to approve. Published Apr. 11 2021 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Setting all students up for success Missouri schools closed last April in an effort to slow the spread of the virus and keep teachers, students and their families safe in the early days of the pandemic and the unknowns it posed. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Missouri Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Are you embarrassed now? Dear Editor: Last week, the paper published my LTE in which I asked the rhetorical question if anyone who voted Democrat last year regretted their vote. Published Apr. 10 2021 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 04-11-21 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 3:40pm

CARTOON GALLERY 04-10-21 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 3:40pm

Your Opinion: Worshipping at the altar of diversity Dear Editor: The CEO of United Airlines stated they are mandating affirmative action quotas in its flight schools: "Our flight deck should reflect the diverse group of people onboard our planes every day. Published Apr. 9 2021 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 04-09-21 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:12pm

Our Opinion: Hunting for the elusive, delicious morel Looking for an activity that will get you and your family outdoors this spring for a fun event that can also be a competition? One that will provide a delicacy to eat or a profitable product? Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:05am

Your Opinion: Blame is pointless; focus on the future Dear Editor: I am writing this letter as I am beginning to read a book about the "Cultural Revolution" in China. Published Apr. 8 2021 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 04-08-21 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 11:08am

Our Opinion: Stay connected to the library We join Missouri River Regional Library in celebrating this week’s National Library Week.It’s a perfect time to connect or reconnect to the library. Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Propane helps state schools realize emissions reductions It’s significant the Knox County R-1 School District in northeast Missouri recently took possession of the first electric school bus to operate in the state. Published Apr. 7 2021 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 04-07-21 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 11:01am

Your Opinion: Biden's tax plan Dear Editor: President Joe Biden has stated he will raise taxes on people making more than $400,000 a year. Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Get to the polls today Today is Election Day. But because it is not a presidential or midterm election, it might not be on your radar. Published Apr. 6 2021 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 04-06-21 A sampling of today's editorial cartoons on local and national issues. Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05pm

Your Opinion: More documentation needed from the left Harold H. HorstmannLohmanDear Editor:I feel documentation should be a part of all LTE opinions when those opinions are obviously from any ideologically driven commentary. Published Apr. 5 2021 @ 12:05am