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Older Missourians bring spending power to communities, MU Extension report finds
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Older Americans today generally have more wealth than previous generations, giving many retirees the ability to keep spending, investing and supporting local economies long after leaving the workforce, according to a new Missouri Economy Indicators brief from University of Missouri Extension. The brief, Wealth and Migration Among Older Households, examines trends among…
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National Newspaper Week: More than 5,000 newspapers still inform their communities
By Benjy Hamm When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies shared the life-changing news with their readers. With all of the enormous changes in this country and media since 1776, it’s noteworthy that more than 5,000 newspapers are still informing their communities about what their leaders are doing…
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Lady Indians split two games during busy week
By Brandie Gay The Van-Far Lady Indians earned a victory on Senior Night before falling on the road the following evening, splitting a pair of games to bring their season record to 4-16. Coming off a loss to Bowling Green, Van-Far returned home on Monday, Sept. 28, to host the Wellsville-Middletown Lady Tigers in a…