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Missouri healthcare: Why access isn’t as simple as it sounds
Missouri’s healthcare system is strained Column by Rob Jones, director of Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Missouri Extension; Joe Kingsbury, assistant director, MU Office of Health Outreach, Policy & Education; Sarah Davis, maternal health specialist, MU College of Health Sciences; Chiquita Chanay, education director, Community Health Engagement and Outreach, MU Extension; Rachel Mutrux, director, Missouri…
Community
Beloved Van-Far educator and band director remembered for transforming a community
By Brandie GayWhen longtime educator and band director Bertum Cowley made his home in Vandalia, he brought with him not only years of teaching experience but a vision that would reshape the Van-Far music program for generations.Cowley’s path to Vandalia began in Arkansas, where he graduated from Bentonville High School in 1952. He continued his…
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Sports
Van-Far sends two to State Golf Tournament
By Brandie GayVan-Far will be represented by a small but determined duo at next week’s Class 1 State Golf Tournament.Senior Pacey Reading and junior Kaleb Baskett earned the opportunity to compete at the state level after strong performances at the district golf meet. Only two Indians qualified for state, but both made their chances count.Reading…