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When things fall apart
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

TROUT TIMES: A super welcome to Roaring River
On behalf of the entire team here at Roaring River State Park I’d like to welcome you to the 97th Opening Day.
TROUT TIMES: Kyle Troutman — Catch a memory
It's 6:25 a.m. on March 1, and the first light of day is just peeking over the hills towering above the fogged-over, rushing 55-degree waters of Roaring River.

Kyle Troutman: Addressing AMI
With the official arrival of spring (we hope; this is Missouri after all), temperatures are rising, and the likelihood of another snow day grows slimmer and slimmer — and with it, the likelihood of another AMI day.

Donnie Spears: The desires of your heart
“Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.”

Sheila Harris: Tribal connections
A couple of weeks ago, I had a conversation with a member of the Quapaw Nation who gave me a glimpse into a culture I’ve never researched in depth.

Michelle Hilburn: Living through loss with help from books
I have always been very close to my parents, and their presence in my life is something I deeply cherish.

Jon Horner: Spring transformations
Yes! If you are reading this column, you have officially survived February.

Kyle Troutman: Sourcing some Sunshine
There are many places to find information these days. Most government entities have websites and social media pages, places where they can deliver information the public needs to know. My web browser’s toolbar is chock-full of them, from courts and law enforcement to weather and wrecks to name just a few.
Matthew Barba: Why should you join the Missouri Sunshine Coalition? There’s strength in numbers
Every year, Sunshine Week is recognized across the United States as a time to celebrate government transparency. Only by seeing how decisions are made can we truly be informed about how – or if – our government is working for us.