Opinions
Dear editor,
The outrageous very late or loss of US MAIL from our UNITED STATES POST OFFICE IN MOUNTAIN VIEW, MISSOURI 65548 CONTINUES FOR OVER A YEAR, maybe longer. It has been reported last year by me to the LOCAL POSTMASTER AND TO US REPRESENTATIVE, JASON SMITH’S OFFICE. As of now...
To the Willow Springs City Administrator and Municipal Staff:
I am writing ON BEHALF OF ALL OUR AFFILIATED BUSINESSES to formally express my sincere gratitude to the entire city team for the exceptional effort invested in making Hannah Harper Day a resounding success. From the...
I came across a wild turkey nest with 8 eggs in it in late April. I doubted it would have many more because the hen was sitting on the nest incubating them before I came along in mid-morning. When a hen is laying her eggs she mates with a mature gobbler early in the day and then lays one egg per...
THUMBS UP: Congratulations to the WSHS Class of 1956 for holding their 70th Class reunion at Pizza Americana on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
THUMBS UP to EVERYONE who participated behind the scenes in preparation for Hannah Harper Day. No one but you guys will truly understand the enormity of...
Greetings, 155th District!
It was a slower week at the Capitol than is typical for this point in session, largely because we are still waiting on the Senate to do its part and move more House legislation forward. That slowdown is especially frustrating given that several of our priority...
Even at the end of life, there can be a lot of living to do. Hospice volunteers help patients and families create meaningful moments and lasting memories. Right here in our community, 14 trained volunteers work with Compassus hospice patients and families, giving selflessly to help people live as...
Last week, I let the waters I normally fish recede, and fished some farm ponds. And though they were all full, the bass didn't seem to mind. If you want to catch a good-sized bass from a pond or small lake in the present situations, use big spinner bait, something with a 2- or 3-inch blade, a...
THUMBS UP to Coach Lee and the WS Football team a thumbs up for helping the So. Ozarks Community Orchestra move equipment from the Star Theater to the Ferguson. They were great! Go Bears!
THUMBS UP to all the local high schools that took advantage of the beautiful venues in Willow Springs...
Dear Constituents,
As we draw near the end of session, we in the House of Representatives are beginning to hear several bills sent over by the Senate. Understandably, the one of most interest to many is HJR 173/174 - the Income Tax Elimination legislation.
In my last Capitol Report, I...
Greetings from the Capitol District 155!
The legislative session is picking up pace, with just four weeks remaining. My colleagues and I are working diligently to advance meaningful legislation for our district and all Missourians.
Last week, HB 1638 was heard in committee, and this...