Banks
Senior citizen serial bank robber strikes again in Columbia, MissouriA 71-year-old serial bank robber whose career stretches over 55 years struck again in a Columbia, Missouri bank robbery on Valentine’s Day. Basil Jacob Kyles allegedly entered… Read More
Politics
More states moving to close election funding loophole few voters knew existed(The Daily Signal) – As many as two dozen states could enact legislation this year to ban foreign funding of ballot measures, a trend that gained bipartisan support last… Read More
Government
Watch: Sen. Hawley outlasts West Point cadet in impromptu push-up contestSen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, bested a West Point cadet in an impromptu push-up competition Thursday, completing 53 push-ups. “The senator’s got him!” shouted one of the service members… Read More
Public Education
Missouri elementary teacher’s vulgar anti-ICE posts, apparent chant for Trump assassination, call job into questionA third-grade teacher in Missouri’s St. Joseph Public School District has posted profane anti-ICE remarks on social media, saying “F**k ICE” and referring to “Nazi scum.” Perhaps even… Read More
Government
Authorities put CCP-tied trailer park next to top secret US bomber base on notice(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Missouri is moving to shut down a trailer park business bordering Whiteman Air Force Base after a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation uncovered links between… Read More
Homeschools
Midwestern homeschool conference to celebrate ‘richness’ of simplicity in teaching methods, 40-year anniversaryAs the Midwest Parent Educators (MPE) nonprofit marks its 40-year anniversary, its spring conference will highlight many homeschool families’ firsthand experiences – including the power of simplicity in teaching. “It’s easy to get caught… Read More
Politics
‘Can men get pregnant?’: Sen. Hawley grills doctor who refuses to answerA tense exchange between Sen. Josh Hawley and a physician testifying on Capitol Hill went viral Wednesday after the doctor declined to answer a basic biological question. “You… Read More
Government
Missouri governor calls for income tax phase-out, opts in to federal school choice programAs he greeted members of the Missouri General Assembly on his way to the dais for his State of the State Address Tuesday, Gov. Mike Kehoe donned a starkly… Read More
Homeschools
Encouragement Day speaker urges homeschool moms to ‘live with an eternal perspective’Terri Hitt has experienced firsthand what she calls every parent’s greatest fear – losing a child – when her daughter passed away unexpectedly at the age of 29. Read More
Government
Watchdog group files complaint, urges Trump admin to probe Washington University over illegal DEI policiesA legal watchdog accusing Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, of continuing its diversity, equity and inclusion practices is calling on the Department of Justice to conduct a formal probe. One… Read More
Courts
Eighth Circuit’s compelled speech decision on DEI is a win for First Amendment(The Sentinel) – In a victory for First Amendment rights, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a group of school employees… Read More
Media
Obscenity, tragedy, political warfare: Heartlander filled these 2025 gaps in other outlets’ news coverageFrom lewd sexual materials in area schools, to soft-on-crime policies and avoidable deaths of law enforcement officers, Heartlander readers were apprised of goings-on in the two-state region in 2025… Read More
President Donald Trump
Trump sent hand-signed letters to Gold Star families; Biden used auto-pen ‘step-and-repeat’ methodCritics of President Donald Trump argue he lacks the decorum required of the presidency, pointing to his frank posts on social media. Yet, for Gold Star father Mark Schmitz,… Read More
Christian Schools
18-year-old founds microschool, finds success following God’s callWhen Anna Gutscher graduated from homeschool in southeastern Colorado, she felt God leading her to start a microschool instead of pursuing a career in real estate. One year… Read More
Government
White House honors author Mark Twain’s birthday, historical classics, American patriotismSunday marked the 190th birthday of the famous penman Mark Twain, who championed American values of work, courage and integrity through his various short stories and classic novels. Read More
Culture
Three Missourians receive ‘Defender of Freedom’ awards in honor of late Stanley HerzogHundreds gathered on Monday evening in St. Joseph, Missouri, for the Stanley Herzog Memorial Defender of Freedom Awards, which honored the late businessman’s memory and three award recipients who continue his legacy. The event, hosted by the Missouri Republican… Read More
Government
Sen. Schmitt leads effort to suspend spying ‘accomplice’ Judge BoasbergFederal Judge James Boasberg should be suspended pending impeachment hearings for his sweeping campaign-like rulings against Republicans and conservatives, says Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt. “No more delays. Judge… Read More
Government
Lawmaker asks feds if they knew about CCP-tied trailer park next to top secret base(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Missouri Republican Rep. Mark Alford asked for a classified briefing from the federal government on Thursday regarding a Chinese government-tied trailer park that shares… Read More
Culture
US nuclear bomber fleet shares fence with trailer park linked to Chinese intel-tied fraudster(Photo Credit: National Guard, Public Domain) Read More
Public Education
St. Louis Public Schools fires superintendent after ‘intense’ discussions with school boardThe troubled St. Louis Public Schools district remained tight-lipped about the reasons it has fired its latest superintendent, Dr. Millicent Borishade, during an Oct. 20 press meeting. “Not… Read More