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Missouri State Establishes Scholarships in Memory of George Floyd, David Dorn

By University Communications The Missouri State University Foundation has started two scholarship funds in memory of George Floyd and David Dorn. Floyd died in May while in Minneapolis police custody. Dorn was a retired St. Louis police captain who died during looting in early June. Clif and Gail Smart made the first contribution to the…

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Letter to the Editor

Open letter to white folks who are tired of being labeled privileged: Does the notion of White privilege make you angry? Does it make you stop listening when somebody tries to tell you about your path and your experiences? Would accepting the existence of white privilege force us to signal that we believe we are…

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Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:  In the wake of George Floyd’s death, a wave of necessary protests have unleashed across the country.  George Floyd was yet another black man murdered by the hands of a white cop.  As a society we have seen this too many times.  Only a few months ago in Georgia, Ahmaud Arbery was shot…

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154 Students Receive Scholarships Through WRVEC Operation Round Up

BRANSON, Mo. – White River Valley Electric Cooperative’s (WRVEC) trust program, Operation Round Up, has awarded 154 scholarships to students for tuition assistance. Each student will receive one thousand dollars to further their education or vocational career. Scholarship applications are available to students from the cooperative’s five-county service area every spring. Candidates are evaluated based…

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Missouri State Parks Reopens Some Visitor Centers, Offices

JEFFERSON CITY – Beginning June 4, Missouri State Parks, a division of Department of Natural Resources, will open visitor centers, park offices and site offices on a limited basis. Programming will be limited, and social distancing and additional cleaning measures will be in place. All Missouri state parks and sites are open for day-use and…

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Therapy Dogs: A Social Catalyst for Kids with Autism?

MU researcher examines impact of therapy dogs on social skills for children with autism COLUMBIA, Mo. – One of the most common struggles for people living with autism spectrum disorder is socializing with others. Previous research has shown that dogs can serve as social catalysts, and children with autism may feel more comfortable speaking and…

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Frances Lou Opal Hudgens

Frances Lou Opal Hudgens 91, Springfield, MO. passed away June 1, 2020, after a short illness. She was born in Douglas, County, Mo. on March 29, 1929, to John Columbus and Ada Opal (Pope) Pierson. Frances was a long-time area resident, and was a retired Post Office Clerk in the Ben Franklin Dime Store. She…

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Ann Stewart

Ann Stewart, 79 years, 9 months, 10 days old, of Squires, Missouri, passed to Heaven on June 5, 2020 at her home. Ann was born August 25, 1940 in Queens, NY to Harry and Helen (Casey) Schantz.  On March 15, 1965 Ann and Troy Lee Stewart were united in marriage at Las Vegas, NV and…

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LEGAL – Juvenile Court

IN THE JUVENILE DIVISION OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DOUGLAS COUNTY, MISSOURI  STATE OF MISSOURI In the Matter of the Adoption of S.G.D., Minor, Paul Harold Dean and Jean Melvina Cluff, Husband & Wife Petitioners.  Case No. 20DG-JU00026 NOTICE UPON ORDER OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MISSOURI to Respondent, John Doe. YOU ARE HEREBY…

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