Echoing Abraham Lincoln’s assertion that “a house divided against itself cannot stand,” both Barack Obama (D) and John McCain (R) urged all Americans to forget their differences and, in the President Elect’s words, “unite in common effort to chart a new course for America.”

What started out as just a few art classes in 2003 with his wife has developed into a one-man art show for Darrell Gardner, one of the directors of the Northern Missouri Arts Council. This is a first for the owner of D-Books.

Proposition C, otherwise known as The Missouri Clean Energy Initiative is the last one that voters will have to consider when going to the polls Tuesday.
If this initiative passes, and is implemented according to the directives included in it, Proposition C could be a turning point for the state of Missouri in terms of new jobs, income, and a big boost in economic activity within the state.

Next Tuesday, residents will be casting their votes on whether Missouri should provide funds to train additional home care aides which would allow the state’s elder and disabled population to remain in their own homes. This is known as Proposition B, or The Quality Homecare Act.

Next Tuesday, Missouri residents will cast their votes for two new amendments to the state’s constitution.

Both John McCain (R) and Barack Obama (D) must address the Bush Doctrine and the current state of America’s relationship with foreign countries that has largely been shaped by policies congruent with the Bush Doctrine. They will also have to evaluate the degree to which the Bush Doctrine has impacted national security and to what extent retaining its policies is advisable. As stated in neoconservative author Robert Kaufman’s book, “In Defense of The Bush Doctrine,” the Bush Doctrine rests on two “pillars:” “preemptive strikes against potential enemies” and “promoting democratic regime change.” As articulated by President Bush in a speech made at West Point on June 1, 2002, the former pillar is based upon the sentiment that “if we wait for threats to fully materialize, we will have waited too long,” and “our security will require all Americans to...be ready for preemptive action when necessary to defend our liberty and defend our lives.”

The Thursday evening "Tinkerbell" game at Burlington Field has been rescheduled for Monday October 27 at 6 p.m.  This is due to the passing of Marceline R-5 third grade teacher Jenn King.

Following discussion during the Executive Session (i.e., closed to the public) of last night’s meeting of the Marceline City Council, the Council, with the exception of one member, voted to renew City Manager Liz Cupp’s contract for another year.

Anyone driving up Highway 5 through Linneus Thursday or Friday probably noticed a lot of activity across the street from the county courthouse. Trucks, a couple of trailers to haul away refuse, and a number of men up on the roof of the old county jail and sheriff’s residence.

With gasoline prices dropping and the economy floundering, candidates at both the national and state levels of government are now focusing more intensely upon ways to solve the credit crisis. However, energy and environmental issues will continue to be closely interrelated with economic and national security concerns.

The Linn County R-1 School Board met in regular session Monday night in the Middle/High School Library with all members present and accounted for. The meeting started promptly at 7:30 p.m. with a few members of the audience in attendance as well.

"People think it’s free, but it’s not. Is it a flat fee plus mileage? Is there an extra charge for being put on a board?”
There seems to be a misperception among some Linn County residents that revenues generated by the voter-approved half-cent sales tax cover transports by Linn County Ambulance in addition to the items that were specifically targeted.

View this slideshow from last week's Marceline Homecoming Parade.

Despite ongoing funding issues, the Linn County Humane Society (LCHS) continues to successfully pursue its mission of providing shelter to homeless or unwanted dogs and cats, a mission that the LCHS Board and Staff intends to fulfill regardless of their original owner’s ability to pay. 

Since the Linn County Leader (LCL) invited its readers to register their opinions about what was, just a week ago, a proposed bailout of the nation’s banks, the multi-pronged strategy adopted by Congress over the weekend has defied any notion of a singular remedy.