Opinion
American Insights – Dakoda Pettigrew: Words worth remembering: Truman and the land of hope
It was the day after Easter Sunday, and President Harry Truman entered the Rose Garden at the White House on Monday, April 14, 1952, to welcome the last group of refugees admitted under the provisions of the Displaced Persons Act of 1948, which he had supported and signed into law.
Michael Lamb: Seligman alderman discusses resignation
As Seligman, Missouri, Aldermen Eldora Pratt and I resigned at the end of the June meeting, rumors continue to fly with speculation and few facts.
Randy Crane: No pain, no gain
You’ve probably heard the saying “No Pain, No Gain” when it comes to physical exercise.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“We have some kids who have never shopped for their own pair of shoes before. It’s been so nice to see the excitement on their faces.”
Kyle Troutman: 8 in 10 — Celebrating another Gold Cup
For the eighth time in 10 years, the Cassville Democrat has been named the best small weekly newspaper in Missouri.
Kathy Casey: Media should check drumbeat of rhetoric
Recently, I wrote a letter condemning the language used by a staff member of the paper.
Donnie Spears: Lukewarm
Lukewarmness starts with individuals just like you and me.
TrouMom Says: Lake Superior edition, Part IV — Closer to home
Although I had traveled a couple thousand miles over the 10 days of my solo camping trip, I started thinking more about the places right here at home — or at least closer to home — that I could explore.
Terry Held: Front porch fiction meets the college classroom
The start of school is here. It shifts our lives and gives us a longing for cooler mornings. Porch railings will soon wear a thin mist until the sun rises, and you can almost hear the first leaves tumbling down the street. ‘Tis the season for leg blankets, hot mulled cider, and a good read to savor in stolen, silent moments.
Kyle Troutman: Formative years on the field
I attend sporting events of all types through work, but on Saturday, I attended a volleyball game for a wholly personal reason — my daughter was playing. Youth sports played an incredibly large role in my life from the time I was 3. My dad pushed me into soccer, and I fell in love with it right from the get-go.
