National
President Biden proposes the monitoring of Americans’ bank accounts, Republicans vow to fight itD.C. – President Biden has sparked nationwide outrage for his recent tax proposal that plans to bolster perhaps America’s most hated governmental institution: the IRS. Biden’s proposal will… Read More
State Government
Springfield Police Officer receives kidney from Independence Police Officer who was killed in line of duty last weekINDEPENDENCE, MO — The kidney of Independence Police Officer Blaize Madrid-Evans, who was killed in the line of duty last week, has been donated to Springfield Police Officer Mark… Read More
National
Potential exodus of Navy SEALs brings backlash on vaccine mandate(The Center Square) – President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandate sparked controversy among Americans, but one of the nation’s most elite fighting forces may be hit harder than other… Read More
Culture
To whom shall we go? | Morning Routine for September 23After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon… Read More
Culture
Finding Joy amidst the Pain: A Glimpse into a Grief-Stricken HeartOn March 2, 2013, I was inducted into a club that every parent prays they will never join: the fraternal order of those who have lost a child. It… Read More
State Government
Veterans memorial to be built at Seneca City HallSENECA, Mo. – The City of Seneca is building a veterans memorial on the southside of City Hall to honor veterans and current military service membersEight flag poles… Read More
State Government
Federal court weighs motion to lift two-year stay on Missouri’s eight-week abortion ban(The Center Square) – Two years before Texas legislators adopted a law banning abortion at six weeks, the Missouri General Assembly passed a bill criminalizing abortions at eight weeks. Read More
National
Abbott announces more funding for Operation Lone Star as hundreds of law enforcement officers descend on Del Rio(The Center Square) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday the state will allocate an additional $100 million to enhance Operation Lone Star border security operations as a surge… Read More
National
Global economic group raises concerns about U.S. inflation, economy(The Center Square) – A major international economic forecasting group has now lowered its optimism about a U.S. rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation… Read More
Public Education
Mayor Calls on School Board to Resign Over Curriculum, Threatens Child Porn ChargesHudson Ohio Mayor, Craig Shubert, addressed the September 13 Hudson School Board meeting, threatening child pornography charges against board members who would not resign. At issue was a… Read More
State Government
Accusations of Unethical Backroom Deals have Marred the KC Airport Concessions Bidding ProcessKANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City Aviation Department’s recommendation to award Vantage Airport Group the bid to run concessions at KCI’s new terminal has raised several questions about the… Read More
Mizzou
Key takeaways from Missouri’s blowout win over SEMOCOLUMBIA, Mo. – By halftime, Missouri led SEMO 38-0. The Tigers scored on all six of their first-half drives, while the Redhawks failed to make it past midfield and… Read More
State Government
Judge to rule on lawsuit seeking refund of St. Louis earnings taxes paid by remote workers during pandemic(The Center Square) – A St. Louis circuit court judge is deciding if taxpayers living outside the city and working remotely due to the pandemic can file a lawsuit… Read More
State Government
Missouri school districts scrambling to feed students as vendors struggle with labor, product shortages(The Center Square) – Some school districts throughout Missouri are struggling to feed students as food vendors struggle with supply chain issues and labor shortages. Kohl Wholesale, a… Read More
State Government
Veteran and Branson native takes on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers in 3,800 mile haulBRANSON, Mo. – Last Thursday, The Heartlander spoke with former Branson High School graduate Amanda Hoenes as she paddled her way down the Missouri River on a 3,800 mile… Read More
Culture
Under the Influence: Social Media’s Power and Christian CommunitySocial media does not have to be off limits to the Christian, but we need to understand its shaping power and engage it appropriately. Despite the common assumption that… Read More
National
Op-Ed: Labor unions three years after Janus“Take this job and shove it. I ain’t work-en here no more. You better not stand in my way, As I’m walk-en out the door. Take this job and… Read More
National
Republicans call on Biden to fix border crisis in Del Rio(The Center Square) – House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is urging President Joe Biden to deploy the National Guard to help Texas personnel to resolve a humanitarian crisis… Read More
Government
Broad Support for School Choice, Curriculum Concerns from Parents in Recent PollA recent survey found that parents across the political and ethnic spectrum strongly support school choice in America’s 20 fastest growing metropolitan areas. These parents also expressed concerns… Read More
Culture
Regular Maintenance. | Morning Routine for September 20Through sloth the roof sinks in, and through indolence the house leaks. —Ecclesiastes 10:18 (ESV) This simple proverb from Ecclesiastes pictures the deterioration of a house from lazy… Read More