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Beyond Reason: An About Face

By Rob PerezEarly this summer we were in the woods, enjoying nature and the like. Hiking, swimming, exploring. And when the goal is to connect with nature, that’s an excuse…

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Lindley Funeral Homes receives national award for service to families

2026 NFDA President, Daniel J. Ford congratulates Robin Macoubrie, Location Leader of Lindley Funeral Homes, for winning the Pursuit of Excellence Award, presented October 26, 2026, at the NFDA International Conference in Charlotte, NC.Submitted photo Lindley Funeral Homes has received national recognition for its professional standards and commitment to serving families in north-central Missouri.The funeral…

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Meadville’s Taryn Ficken earns eighth-place finish at state cross country meet

Taryn Ficken, center, took 8th place in the State Cross Country meet in Columbia on Nov. 7.Drake Ramsay photo. By Angie HutschreiderMeadville sophomore Taryn Ficken turned in a strong performance at the 2026 Missouri State High School Cross Country Championships, earning an eighth-place finish in the Class 1 girls race Saturday, Nov. 7, in Columbia.Ficken…

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Beyond Reason: An About Face

By Rob PerezEarly this summer we were in the woods, enjoying nature and the like. Hiking, swimming, exploring. And when the goal is to connect with nature, that’s an excuse to not shave. You know,…

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