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New City Attorney and City Prosecutor Appointed
My first priority as your incoming Mayor was to terminate the services of the Lauber Law Firm. I am pleased to report that the Board of Aldermen …
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Nicole Garrett
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6/17/26
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“Look Before You Leap!”
Turn on the television, a radio or pick up any newspaper and you will be inundated with articles about the Strait of Hormuz. All the self confidence dialogue summons …
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Dianne Peck
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6/17/26
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President Trump says we have a peace deal with Iran and to “Let the oil flow” through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says this is a victory over America. They can spin it any way they want, as long …
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James Mahlon White
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6/17/26
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My childhood was spent on an Ozark dairy farm that nestled up against a tiny crossroads hamlet; it contained a store, gas station and half dozen houses, population twenty. It was a life without many …
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Dianne Peck
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6/10/26
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Ten financial steps to take before and after your wedding day
Getting married is a major decision that comes with a financial to-do list that's arguably more important than choosing a venue or a …
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Rickie Caswell
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6/10/26
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Here we go again. Remember when President Obama said, “You didn’t build that” to a group of entrepreneurs? Marxists can’t give individuals credit for their accomplishments. The State is …
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James Mahlon White
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6/10/26
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As your new graduate prepares to step into the next chapter of life – whether that's more education or starting a career – one of the best things you can do is help them understand how to use …
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Rickie Caswell
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6/3/26
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Many things in the news are worrisome these days but around here a lot of nice things are happening. Jubilee Days in Warsaw will get underway this week. Flag Day is June 14, the first day …
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James Mahlon White
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6/3/26
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The blue’s but a mist I picked huckleberries once about thirty-five years ago and the experience will definitely last me a lifetime. It was a hot humid midsummer morning and I traipsed behind my …
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Dianne Peck
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6/3/26
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Let’s say you dream of spending your retirement mornings on a warm beach, coffee in hand, waves rolling in. To get there, you had a simple plan: save $1 million and buy the beach house you always …
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Rickie Caswell
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5/27/26
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We’re supposedly on the verge of a peace deal with Iran. Sounds good to me, peace in the Middle East! Let’s hope we’re also able to rid Iran of their crazed leaders and give the Iranian people …
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James Mahlon White
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5/27/26
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“Teachin or Preachin?”
Beethoven once said “Nature has an etiquette all her own”. I used to ponder that when I rode my horse in the bottom land and along the creek. One of my favorite …
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Dianne Peck
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5/27/26
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Consider this scenario: A teacher of 30 years and mother of three passes away at age 58. She leaves behind a modest home, a retirement account and cherished family heirlooms – but no estate plan. …
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Rickie Caswell
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5/20/26
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“Stirring my knees!” I was born into a family of naturally good cooks. When the women in my family raised the lids on their cook pots, the tantalizing aromas could cause people to visibly …
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Dianne Peck
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5/20/26
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This year is zipping along. Memorial Day weekend will open its door on Friday and summer officially begins on June 21. Memorial Day was originally on May 30. Then they decided to change some holiday …
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James Mahlon White
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5/20/26
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I usually don't get too involved with too much with what is in the paper or floating around on the internet. However, in this instance, maybe a different POV.
First I would like to say this, if …
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North Maple Street Sidewalk Construction
This week Double Arch Construction began work on the North Maple Street Sidewalk Project. Double Arch Construction and Great River Engineering have …
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Nicole Garrett
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5/13/26
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Common sense & Plain Dealing:
As we head toward mid-term elections we’ll soon be inundated by political ads. Each election appears to start off pleasant enough but as time lessens, each …
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Dianne Peck
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5/13/26
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As temperatures rise and storm season approaches, it’s a good idea to review your homeowners insurance policy. Tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, flooding and other natural disasters can strike with …
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Rickie Caswell
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5/13/26
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Iran continues to string us along. Time to resume Project Freedom and empty the stranded ships in the Straight. Keep the blockade for any ships transiting to or from Iranian ports, then resume …
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James Mahlon White
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5/13/26
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Our world continues to be a less civil place and Saturday saw another assassination attempt on President Trump. This one took place during the White House Correspondents Dinner. The gunman was a 31 …
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4/29/26
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While older generations worry about having enough money for retirement, many Gen Z workers aren’t even starting to save. Research in 2025 by Edward Jones and Morning Consult shows that nearly half …
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4/29/26
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“They suit our fancy” Stepping out my back door, I can feel the caress of balmy, warm breezes out of the south. That reminds me, we are almost through the month of April, and the Ruby-throated …
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4/29/26
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Good financial habits are a little like brushing your teeth. When you learn them early, they become second nature, and you carry them with you for life. And while money can feel complicated, …
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4/23/26
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When my grandchildren come to my house, they always run to the cabinet where I keep various snacks that they like. My grown children scold me for purchasing “junk” but I remind them that the …
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4/23/26
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