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Beyond Reason: Size 64

First, I don’t know enough about the sizes of rubber bands to order them on Amazon. Then Target failed me. I mean, they had a lot of rubber bands. Just…

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Missouri U.S. Rep. Sam Graves to retire, igniting race for open GOP seat

By Jason HancockMissouri IndependentU.S. Rep. Sam Graves is abandoning his run for a 14th term in Congress and will retire, the Northwest Missouri Republican told the Wall Street Journal.Graves, 62, has represented Missouri’s 6th District since 2001 and is now among a growing number of House members stepping aside ahead of the 2026 midterms.“I think…

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Mauzy Takes First with Under-Par Score

By Kim Jones Democrat Reporter ELSBERRY – Elsberry’s golf meet last Wednesday, March 25 on a beautiful day was full of firsts for the team. Their first meet of the season returning saw junior and golf standout, Rex Mauzy for the first time in his career finished under par with a match low score of…

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Beyond Reason: Size 64

First, I don’t know enough about the sizes of rubber bands to order them on Amazon. Then Target failed me. I mean, they had a lot of rubber bands. Just not the right rubber bands….