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Amendment 6 would remake balance of power between Missouri voters and lawmakers
Measure would make citizen initiatives extraordinarily difficult for lawmakers to change and would restrict their ability to rewrite the initiative process itself By Jason Hancock Missouri Independent Missouri voters are being asked on Nov. 3 to fundamentally rewrite the balance of power between themselves and the state lawmakers they elect. If Amendment 6 passes, future…
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Safe & spooky: Halloween costume safety
By Maria Calvert MU Extension field specialist in human development UNION, Mo. – It is fun for children to pick out or create their Halloween costumes, but make sure their costumes are not only fun but also safe. Check the fit. The fit of a costume and shoes is important. Make sure the costume is…
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Lady Indians softball splits at districts
By Jason Vance Special to the Vandalia Leader The Van-Far Lady Indians opened Class 1 District 4 with a dominating win over the Madison Lady Panthers. After being tied 9-9 in the second inning, the Lady Indians erupted at the plate and finished with a 28-11 victory. In the second round, Van-Far faced the top-seeded…