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Perspective: A changed atmosphere for veterans Greetings from the fourth floor of your Missouri Capitol. As I look out of my window this morning, I can still see remnants of our first measurable snow fall and, with that, the cool brisk air that accompanies the harbinger of winter. by State Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Baptists among early county settlers The first settlers in the territory that became Missouri were primarily Catholic since Spain and then France controlled this area of land. by Sam Bushman, Cole County Commissioner Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Managing the state's deer population You don't have to be superstitious to believe in beginner's luck.I was taking my grandson out to our tree stand for the first day of youth deer season. Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: What do you want from your county government? Each year, Cole County's budget process — not unlike much of the county's other business — seems to elicit a collective yawn from the public. by News Tribune Published Nov. 17 2019 @ 12:05am

Perspective: A 100-year legacy continues strong This week, the American Farm Bureau celebrated its 100th birthday. For a century, this organization has carried out a mission of ensuring farmers and ranchers around the country have a voice both in their home states and on a national level. by U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo. Published Nov. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Smart911 is a smart choice If you've read Wednesday's News Tribune story about the launch of a city/county Smart911 system, we know what you're thinking. by News Tribune Published Nov. 16 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Stand up and be counted It's that time of the decade: time to make ourselves known to the feds, so that our city, county and state can get proper representation and funding. by News Tribune Published Nov. 14 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: JC Schools' property acquisition justified The Jefferson City School District's current acquisition of property near Jefferson City High School has drawn support and criticism, with both sides offering good arguments. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Community's generosity will make a difference Once again, our community saw the need for the United Way and its 28 partner agencies and stepped up to the plate. by News Tribune Published Nov. 13 2019 @ 12:05am

Commentary: Living the woke life Insight was recently provided into the nature of "woke culture" when Ellen DeGeneres made the mistake of sitting with George W. by Bradley R. Gitz Published Nov. 11 2019 @ 12:00am

Commentary: Grand finale To modify an old Celtic axiom: If you're lucky enough to have living grandparents, you're lucky enough. by Dana D. Kelley Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Honoring our veterans Sometimes it seems Veterans Day is better known as a day off than a day of honor.That's unfortunate. by News Tribune Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Job description of a legislator After having now served a year in the Legislature, I am continuing to get a better understanding of my job duties. by State Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Jefferson City Published Nov. 10 2019 @ 12:05am

Perspective: Thank a veteran; no gesture of gratitude is too small Every November, Veterans Day is an opportunity for the entire country to honor the brave Americans who have so selflessly put themselves in harm's way for the greater good of our nation and remember those who gave their lives for all of us. Published Nov. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

Our Opinion: Apprenticeship helps strengthen our state economy This week, Missouri is recognizing an often overlooked economic development tool: apprenticeship.Gov. by News Tribune Published Nov. 9 2019 @ 12:05am

CARTOON GALLERY 11-07-19 Today's gallery of editorial cartoons Published Nov. 8 2019 @ 10:48am

Our Opinion: Enriching our lives through theater Fifty years ago, the St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary sponsored a musical at Lincoln University's Richardson Auditorium that sparked the community's interest, drawing volunteer actors, off-stage workers and audience members. by News Tribune Published Nov. 7 2019 @ 12:05am