March 2025

Standing with President Trump in his fight to secure the border

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ending the border crisis was one of the most important reasons the American people sent President Donald Trump back to Washington. Unlike Washington Democrats – who encouraged or turned a blind eye to illegal immigration – President Trump made it clear to the world that the […]

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Tornado? Fire? Storm? Active Shooter? Gain the skills to help your family and your community in a crisis

COLLINSVILLE  – Parents, educators, healthcare and emergency professionals, social service workers and all community members are invited to attend a free training workshop on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234, focused on a variety of emergency preparedness training to help everyday people respond to crisis situations. The

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Thomas G. Stolzer

Thomas G. Stolzer, born October 16, 1945, passed away from a sudden illness on February 7, 2025.   He was born in River Aux Vases, Missouri to Raymond and Mary (Rigdon) Stolzer to which he was one of thirteen children.   He graduated from Ste. Genevieve High School in 1963. In July of that same

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Sharon Dale Owen

Sharon Dale Owen, 89, of Rolla, Missouri, passed peacefully from this earth on Monday, November 11th, 2024. Sharon was born January 26, 1935 in Chester, Illinois and was the eighth child of Jesse and Effie (Parker) Nance.   Sharon graduated from Chester High School in 1952 and soon made her way out to the West

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Breanna Van Jensen

A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 28-year-old Breanna Van Jensen of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 in St. Louis, Mo.   She was born February 27, 1996 in California.   She is survived by her finance Joseph Whaley of Sainte Genevieve, Mo.; a sister:

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Capitol Update: Advancing affordable health coverage for MOFB members

By Garrett Hawkins, President of Missouri Farm Bureau   JEFFERSON CITY – Ensuring access to affordable, effective and reliable health coverage is one of the biggest challenges facing members of Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB). Many of our members struggle with limited choices and high costs in the individual marketplace. The lack of options is especially

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Celebrating a Legacy of Faith and Service: The Decker Family

Contributed by: Mariah N. Bargman, Communications Manager CHESTER – As St. John Lutheran Church and School embark on the “Building on a Foundation of Faith” Ministry Expansion Campaign, we are honored to dedicate a cross in recognition of the remarkable contributions of Vernon and Dorothy Decker.     The cross was designed, transported, and erected

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