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The practices for creating slogans

Branding is key for organizations. While it’s important for a company’s logo and name to remain consistent, one way any business can significantly impact their brand is by changing their slogan. New research at the University of Missouri shows that businesses can improve their brand recognition through specific changes to their slogans. The research provides…

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Let’s Cook

Coffee Cake with Fruit    submitted by Paul Robertson   1 9-oz package of “Jiffy” Golden Yellow cake mix 1 can of fruit filling, cherry or your favorite flavor 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk (slightly more if needed) 1 tsp vanilla      Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix “Jiffy” cake mix with…

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The heavy hand of the Federal Government

On August 8th, President Joe Biden once again bowed to climate extremists by unilaterally designating nearly 1 million acres of public lands surrounding the Grand Canyon as a national monument. This federal takeover is strongly opposed by local farmers, businesses, and mining operations but a major win for radical environmentalists. Whether it’s the Grand Canyon…

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Where the Heat…Ain’t No Problem

Larry Dablemont Where  the Heat… Ain’t No Problem There are some problems this time of year for an outdoorsman who takes to the woods.  It is the beginning of a more aggressive situation with copperheads due to the heat and skin- shedding time.  And the yellow jackets nesting in the ground can be awful if…

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The Other Side

The Other Side Chuck Banks We live in a capitalist society. Money makes the world go round. As a senior citizen, I am in the stage of life where I reap the benefits of my life’s work. The dollar I saved back in 1980, I now need to pay my bills. Social Security and Medicare…

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Reynolds County VFW Post 6660 Newsletter

Reynolds County VFW Post 6660 Newsletter Randle Tolliver, Commander For veterans in crisis, the Veterans Crisis Line’s number is “988” then press “1”. Homebound veterans requiring assistance please contact any member. Veterans experiencing or at risk for homelessness, please contact any member or the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 424-3838. Reynolds County…

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Pies, Promises and Pests

Reflections from the Road by Rick Mansfield “Sometimes you gotta ‘coondog a bit to find the prize.  Be it critter or crumb-cake!”  These words from an old uncle came back to me recently at another adventure of mine that could easily be listed as a failure.  Hundreds of dollars and hours spent on an event…

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A Multi Year Look at Maternal Mortality in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has published A Multi Year Look at Maternal Mortality in Missouri: 2018-2020 Annual Report on behalf of the state’s Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Review (PAMR) Board. The report is an aggregate of three years’ worth of work of the PAMR and is based upon the most recent…

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Let’s Cook

Deb’s Potatoes 2 lbs frozen Southern hash browns 1 stick butter, cubed 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 small carton sour cream 8 oz shredded Cheddar cheese       Mix all in a large casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.      Note about above recipe: I like to let…

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