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City addresses concerns about city parks, power adjustments and farm animals inside city limits
By Brandie Gay The Vandalia City Hall staff updated its citizens on their recent concerns regarding local matters. “Our goal is to provide clear, factual information so everyone has an accurate understanding of these issues,” according to a city spokesperson. The top three issues of concern are playground equipment at the city’s parks, the cost…
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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 closes regular season with convincing 58 – 38 win over Wright City
By Brandie GayAfter a slow opening quarter, the Van-Far Indians locked in defensively and surged past Wright City on Friday night, closing out their regular season with a 58 – 38 road victory.Van-Far trailed 14–11 after the first eight minutes, but the tone shifted quickly. Senior standout Pacey Reading spearheaded the turnaround, scoring 13 of…