State Government
Monett Chamber of Commerce creates ‘Spark Tank’ competition to help entrepreneurial students achieve their goalsMONETT, Mo. – In a spinoff of ABC’s television show ‘Shark Tank’, Monett Chamber of Commerce started a similar contest this year called ‘Spark Tank’ that allows teenage entrepreneurs… Read More
National
COVID mandates oust cops nationwide, police leaders warn of fallout(The Center Square) – COVID-19 vaccine mandates have sparked nationwide controversy and led to firings and resignations around the country. Police officers have been hit hard by the requirements,… Read More
Public Education
Kansas City parent confronts school board about sexually explicit books in school libraries, cites ‘solicitation of a minor’ chargesA father of children who attend schools in the North Kansas City School District confronted school board members about sexually graphic passages and images in a handful of books… Read More
National, State Government
Missouri’s Schmitt, Nebraska’s Peterson join eight states in lawsuit against Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors(The Center Square) – Republican Attorneys General Eric Schmitt of Missouri and Doug Peterson of Nebraska are leading eight additional states in a lawsuit against President Joe Biden and… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian schools see record enrollment growth, outperform public schools during pandemicThe effects of the pandemic, combined with cultural shifts and political pressure on public school curriculum has translated into a boon for Christian schools nationwide. When Dan Decker was… Read More
Culture
Eternally True | Morning Routine for November 1Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and… Read More
Local News, Uncategorized
Small Business Spotlight: Harris family opens a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and dance studio in Kimberling CityKIMBERLING CITY, Mo. – Kimberling City has two new options for both children and adult activities in Paragon Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Jaydie Leigh Dance, each of which opened… Read More
Mizzou
Mizzou football looks for first SEC win at VanderbiltMizzou football comes off its bye week with a road game against the Vanderbilt Commodores, a matchup of the only SEC teams without a conference win. Vanderbilt has… Read More
State Government
Mount Vernon begins construction of the largest travel center in the nationMOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Wilmoth Companies is beginning the construction of the largest travel center in the nation with 70 acres of land ready to be developed. The establishment… Read More
State Government
Parson issues executive order on federal vaccine mandate to protect an individual’s religious objection, medical restriction(The Center Square) – Republican Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday issued an executive order prohibiting Missouri's executive branch from compelling or penalizing anyone to comply with any federal mandates… Read More
State Government
Students getting $218 million from $496 million in federal pandemic funds awarded to Missouri public universities(The Center Square) – Missouri’s public universities will receive $496 million in federal COVID-19 funds and distribute about 44% – $218 million – in financial aid to students by September… Read More
Culture
The Unconquered Life | Morning Routine for October 29But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed,… Read More
Christian Schools
Ohio Christian school reveals master plan for massive expansion, new programs, and partnershipsMansfield Christian School (MCS) recently celebrated 60 years of Christian education with more plans for future growth announced. On October 25th, the institution held a banquet commemorating their… Read More
State Government
KC Police Athletics League strengthens relationships with afterschool sports program for kidsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Police Athletics League (PAL) is one of 300 PAL organizations throughout the United States and is one of the most successful and… Read More
National
Gas prices up $1.25 a gallon over past year, home heating fuel costs expected to skyrocket this winter(The Center Square) – U.S. gasoline prices reached a 7-year-high this week, with the national average of a regular gallon of gasoline rising to $3.399, up from $3.187 last… Read More
State Government
Sunken, award-winning WWII ship now visible in St. Louis due to low waterST. LOUIS, Mo. – Due to low water levels on the Mississippi River, a sunken World War II ship has been exposed for only the third time since it… Read More
National
AG Garland grilled over FBI directive to investigate outspoken parents(The Center Square) – U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland faced harsh criticism Wednesday after he defended a memo directing the FBI to monitor and investigate parents protesting COVID-19 mandates and… Read More
State Government
House Speaker Pro Tem John Wiemann sat down with The Heartlander to discuss his bid for State SenateST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – House Speaker Pro Tem John Wiemann is running for Missouri’s 2nd State Senate District on a platform of promoting smaller government, lowering taxes and… Read More
Culture
Real Treasure | Morning Routine for October 28Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. —Luke 12:34 (ESV) Jesus’ words in Luke 12 liken the riches in Heaven to treasure. And where our treasure… Read More
Culture
Three steps to involve your child in the local voting processAs local elections approach, you may have wondered how to get your child more involved in the voting process. Even if they can't vote yet, they can always take… Read More