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After being found in contempt of court, Hoskins reverses course
The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday found Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt for directing local election officials to use an illegal congressional map, but ultimately ruled he remedied the contempt by reversing his directive. The unusual proceedings Thursday were the first of their kind in living memory. The judges brought a statewide elected…
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Farmland Values Continue to Climb as Cash Rental Rates Hold Steady
By Jason VanceU.S. farmland values continued their upward trend in 2026, marking the sixth consecutive year of increases, although the pace of appreciation has slowed compared to recent years, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual Land Values and Cash Rents report.Lance Houdek of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) said farmland values…
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Elsberry cross country starts season in Columbia
By Kim Jones Democrat ReporterCOLUMBIA – Just one week into school, and 14 practices later, the Elsberry HS cross country team has hit the ground running. Their first meet was held Saturday, Aug. 29 competing at the CoMo Kickoff in Columbia. Head coach, Mandy Hartley and her assistant, Kelsi Conner are excited about the season…