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BRAIN WORKOUT

I had always been proud of my ability to keep many thoughts in my head simultaneously. I didn’t rely on calendar-jotting to remind me of appointments or make a list…

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Online safety for children

The new school year is getting underway and your child will be using the internet for schoolwork or to play games with friends. Now is a good time to start…

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100th annual Audrain County Soils & Crop Conference set for March 2

MEXICO, Mo. – The 100th annual Audrain Soils & Crops Conference is 6:20-8:40 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the top floor of the Hart Career Center, 905 Wade St., Mexico.The event originally was set for January but was rescheduled due to inclement weather, said University of Missouri Extension agriculture business specialist Mary Sobba. MU Extension…

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10 tips to keep the romance in relationships

COLUMBIA, Mo. – With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Kale Monk offers 10 tips on strengthening relationships.Monk, the author of Relationship Maintenance: Theory Process, and Context, is a University of Missouri associate professor and state extension couple and family well-being specialist.He notes that relationships have a big impact on our mental and physical health. A strong…

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Van-Far sweeps Senior Night with wins over Mark Twain

By Brandie GaySenior Night at Van-Far High School turned into a celebration Friday as the Lady Indians and the Indians closed out the evening with convincing victories over Mark Twain, giving the home crowd plenty to cheer about while honoring the program’s seniors.Lady Indians Finish StrongThe Varsity girls tipped off the night and set the…

Opinion

BRAIN WORKOUT

I had always been proud of my ability to keep many thoughts in my head simultaneously. I didn’t rely on calendar-jotting to remind me of appointments or make a list to remember we needed a…

Lifestyle

Online safety for children

The new school year is getting underway and your child will be using the internet for schoolwork or to play games with friends. Now is a good time to start teaching them about protecting their…