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Your Opinion: The beginnings of tyranny Dear Editor: I had my concerns when I heard President Joe Biden was going to have a speech concerning COVID-19, and my fears were realized when I heard it. Published Sep. 11 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Conservation Commission commended Dear Editor:I would like to commend the Missouri Conservation Commission for giving initial approval to the Missouri Department of Conservation for proposed changes that would allow expanded use of bicycles and e-bicycles on most department-area service roads and multi-use trails. Published Sep. 11 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: Remembering September 11th, 20 Years Later September 11th, 2001 was one of the most consequential days in American memory. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. Published Sep. 10 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Remembering 9/11 -- and a lesson in vigilance Today marks the 20th anniversary since terrorists attacked our country on our own soil, killing nearly 3,000 people. by News Tribune Published Sep. 10 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: An opportunity to support sexual assault victims On Tuesday, you can help shape public policy regarding the rights of sexual assault victims. by News Tribune Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Why would GOP want to be at war with Taliban? Dear Editor: Texas has passed a dangerous law encouraging vigilantism — placing a bounty on anyone who aids a person seeking an abortion. Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Our elected officials are what's broken Dear Editor: A recent LTE discussed how America is too divided to achieve change through constitutional amendments. Published Sep. 9 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Despite declines, Missouri's economy performing well Statistics can be used to prove virtually anything.It would be easy to look at Missouri's general revenue collections as dismal, depending on how you look at the data. Published Sep. 8 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Remembering 9/11 Dear Editor: I remember 9/11 vividly. It was a beautiful morning and, since I was off that day, I had gone for a walk. Published Sep. 8 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: LU Farmer's Market a local gem Dear Editor: The local farmers market season continues into fall. Published Sep. 8 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: It's painful but we can never forget Sept. 11, 2001, is a day we always need to remember, as much as a part of us would like to forget. by News Tribune Published Sep. 8 2021 @ 8:20am

Your Opinion: Biden's disaster in Afghanistan Dear Editor: President Joe Biden set Sept. 11 to remove all U.S. troops and partners out of Afghanistan, for a victory lap and to say he ended the war. Published Sep. 8 2021 @ 8:15am

Your Opinion: Wasteful city spending Dear Editor: So, the city administrators want to recommend a study on how to spend our taxes to increase salaries and cost us more taxes — talk about a self-sustaining bunch of bureaucrats. Published Sep. 7 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Proper child restraint in vehicles is imperative Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children. So consider: In passenger cars, car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71 percent for infants and by 54 percent for toddlers. by News Tribune Published Sep. 7 2021 @ 1:25pm

Your Opinion: Too divisive for constitutional amendments? Dear Editor: The last meaningful amendment to our Constitution passed 50 years ago. Published Sep. 6 2021 @ 11:05pm

Our Opinion: Missouri River Regional Library to stay, expand The Missouri River Regional Library has made two decisions that will best serve its patrons: to stay put and to expand. by News Tribune Published Sep. 4 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: Work continues with agriculture, broadband Greetings from your Missouri Capitol. Summer doesn't seem to want to give up, so enjoy this while we can because cold weather will be here before we know it! It's been a busy two weeks here in the Capital City and here's a brief recap. by State Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Sep. 4 2021 @ 11:05pm

Your Opinion: Disrespecting the USA Dear Editor: It is ironic how in seven months certain people and groups of people have disrespected America, case in point an Olympian turned her back to the singing of the National Anthem and was basically given a thumbs up by the Biden administration that it was okay to turn her back. Published Sep. 4 2021 @ 11:05pm

Perspective: 20 years of remembrance Great events have a way of ingraining themselves into your memory. People tell me they remember positive events clearly, like the end of World War II or the fall of the Berlin Wall. by State Sen. Mike Bernskoetter, R-Jefferson City, Mo. Published Sep. 4 2021 @ 11:05pm