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Mar. 17

Letter: Please join me in voting 'yes' for TTFCape Girardeau voters will decide on April 8 whether to renew the Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) for another five years. Funded by a half-cent sales tax, TTF supports street repairs and maintenance.

Letter: Big Pharma's assault on the private health care market

Feb. 27

Letter: Big Pharma's assault on the private health care marketThe letter argues that Big Pharma is targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to increase drug prices and profits. It urges legislators to focus on reducing Big Pharma's control over pricing instead.

Letter: Schools need more than Ten Commandments

Feb. 12

Letter: Schools need more than Ten CommandmentsHow do Ten Commandments posters in classrooms prevent school shootings as Sen. Burger predicts?

Letter: The case for an annual budget

Dec. 31, 2024

Letter: The case for an annual budget The December 2024 omnibus CR's chaotic passage highlights the need for an annual budget. Rick Scaggs argues for less political drama and more practical governance, urging a shift from spectacle to substance.

Thanks for supporting Adult & Teen Challenge

Dec. 17, 2024

Thanks for supporting Adult & Teen ChallengeCommunity members and businesses, including churches and local eateries, unite annually to support Adult & Teen Challenge Mid-America by hosting a festive Christmas program for men in addiction recovery.

Losing trust in leaders

Nov. 30, 2024

Losing trust in leadersLinda Reutzel writes that residents of Cape Girardeau are losing trust in local leadership as mismanaged infrastructure projects and neglected maintenance raise concerns about financial efficiency and community priorities.

Letter: Evaluating Trump's mental acuity

Oct. 29, 2024

Letter: Evaluating Trump's mental acuityReader John Piepho shares concerns over President Donald Trump's ability to convey clear, organized thoughts, as exemplified by his response to a question on child care legislation.

Escaping domestic violence

Oct. 29, 2024

Escaping domestic violenceSurvivor Leslie Washington shares her journey of escaping domestic violence, highlighting the importance of careful planning and awareness to help others find hope and safety.

Letter: The hidden cost of gambling

Oct. 24, 2024

Letter: The hidden cost of gambling Missouri's Amendments 2 and 5 could expand gambling, posing risks for 4% of participants. Dr. Richard Martin of Cape Girardeau argues it's a regressive tax affecting vulnerable populations. He says Missouri voters should cast a no vote to protect families.

Letter: The paradox of Trump

Oct. 24, 2024

Letter: The paradox of Trump An opinion piece questions the suitability of Donald Trump, highlighting his age, legal issues, and controversial actions, while pondering his potential return to the U.S. presidency.

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