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Weekly Trivia Question
Which Missouri river town is home to the annual “Heritage Festival and Craft Show” and is often called “The Little German Village”?
(Hint: It’s famous for its wineries and German heritage.)
Last Week’s Answer:
Last week’s answer, “Which Missouri town is home to the Missouri University of Science and Technology?” is Rolla, a center of education and research in the Ozarks.
Hometown Business Spotlight
Hometown Business Spotlight: Upriver Urban Exchange & UpRiver Home & Gifts
In the welcoming river town of Brunswick, Missouri, you’ll find two sister stores bringing style, creativity, and a love of community to locals and visitors alike — Upriver Urban Exchange and UpRiver Home & Gifts. Together, they offer a shopping experience that blends fashion, home décor, and unique artisan-made items ...
Local News
Chariton County Schools Celebrate Fall Achievements on Field and in Classroom
As the fall season winds down, Chariton County schools have been bustling with academic, extracurricular, and athletic achievements. Across the county, students and staff are celebrating accomplishments both in the classroom and on the field. Brunswick R-II Brunswick R-II recently hosted a Veterans Day Assembly…
Northwestern R-1 Schools Earn “A” Rating on 2025 APR
Northwestern R-I School District is celebrating a major achievement as the 2025 Annual Performance Report (APR) scores were released by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). For the 2024–25 school year, the district received a score of 95.2% (“A”), ranking 8th out…
Chariton County Deputies Apprehend Suspect After Brunswick Hit-and-Run and High-Speed Pursuit
Brunswick, MO – On Thursday, October 23, 2025, Chariton County deputies were dispatched to North Wood Street in Brunswick following a report of a fire hydrant being struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, deputies met with a Missouri Rural Water employee who was on scene…
Local Schools Celebrate Achievements and Community Spirit
From classroom achievements and cultural programs to basketball and football victories, students across Brunswick, Keytesville, Northwestern, and Salisbury schools have been busy this season. This roundup highlights academic successes, creative projects, community involvement, and sports scores from Junior High and High School teams, including updates…
State News
Gerald Wistrand Announces Candidacy for Missouri State Auditor, Promises Transparency, Accountability, and Citizen Engagement
Gerald Wistrand, a veteran auditor with nearly four decades of professional experience, has officially announced his candidacy for Missouri State Auditor, highlighting his commitment to transparency, accountability, and citizen-focused governance. Wistrand, an information technology auditor, constitutional student/teacher, and grassroots activist, is running to ensure that…
Missouri Freedom Caucus: A Sham Grassroots Facade Imploding Under Its Own Hypocrisy
The Missouri Freedom Caucus (MOFC) brands itself as the torchbearer of grassroots conservatism, promising to fight the Jefferson City establishment for the heart of Missouri. Yet, its actions tell a different story: a group propped up by out-of-state dark money, attacking true conservative activists, and…
Missouri’s HJR 3: Reshaping Voter Initiatives in a Republican Government
In November 2024, Missouri voters approved two polarizing measures: Amendment 3, expanding abortion rights (52% statewide), and Proposition A, raising the minimum wage to $15 and mandating paid sick leave (57%). Both passed on strong urban turnout and heavy campaign funding while losing decisively in…
Secretary Hoskins Pushes Urgent Initiative Petition Reform to Protect Missouri’s Constitution
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins today urged the legislature to take decisive action to reform the state’s initiative petition (IP) process. Secretary Hoskins emphasized that decades of abuse by out-of-state special interests have turned this citizen tool into a vehicle…
US & World News
DEVELOPING: House Votes to Advance Measure to Censure Democrat Plaskett, Strip Her From House Intelligence Committee
Rep Ralph Norman (R-SC) on Tuesday introduced a resolution to censure Democrat Stacey Plaskett and strip her from the House Intelligence Committee. “I’ve introduced a resolution to censure Stacey Plaskett and remove her from the House Intelligence Committee,” Norman said. “Her coordination with Jeffrey Epstein…
WATCH: Rep. James Comer Exposes House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ Connection to Deceased P*dophile Jeffrey Epstein
Rep. James Comer (R-KY) exposes Hakeem Jeffries’ ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Credit: C-SPAN screenshot The Democrat Party’s efforts to lie and humiliate President Trump over the Epstein files continue to blow up in their faces as their own connection to the deceased pedophile is exposed….
Trump Openly Supports Strikes Against Drug Cartels in Mexico and Colombia, Signaling a Larger Intervention in the Western Hemisphere (VIDEOS)
Trump is willing to do whatever is necessary to keep drugs from flowing into the US. Mexico and Colombia have been added to Trump’s naughty list. US President Donald J. Trump made statements yesterday (17) to the effect that he supports military strikes on cartels…
BREAKING: House Nearly Unanimously Approves Epstein Transparency Act – One Republican Votes in Opposition
The US House has passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which, if passed in the Senate and signed by President Trump, would force the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files. Many in the House broke out into cheers and applause upon passage of the…
Obituaries
Norma Jean (Payne) Helm
Norma Jean (Payne) Helm, 82 of Lexington, Missouri passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, MO. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at First…
Jackie Lee “Buzz” Toliver II
Jackie Lee “Buzz” Toliver II, 65, of Blackburn, MO, died Thursday, November 13, 2025, at his home.
Kathryn Marie (Neyhart) Demarest
Kathryn Marie (Neyhart) Demarest, 71, St. Joseph, Missouri, entered Heaven’s gate on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Marguerite Clare Johnson
Marguerite Clare Johnson, age 101, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 15, 2025, in Troy, IL. At the time of her death, she was living at Charter Senior Living in Troy, IL. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am. Friday,…
Opinion
The Global Morality Quotient: Assessing National Moral Health and the United States’ Position
The Morality Quotient (MQ) is a composite index that measures national moral health using seven verifiable behavioral indicators: violent crime rate, property crime rate, abortion rate, pornography production share, illicit drug use prevalence, gambling revenue per capita, and prostitution scale. Drawing on data from 2022–2025…
Is the Gaza Ceasefire a True Peace or the Prelude to Ezekiel 38’s Prophetic Invasion?
In the wake of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, signed just over a week ago, the world watches with a mix of hope and skepticism. Hailed as a “historic opportunity” by President Donald Trump, the agreement has seen the release of hostages, the…
California’s Sneaky Shield: How the Golden State Outsmarts Missouri’s Pro-Life Grifters—and Why Criminalizing Women is the Only True Defense
California’s new law, AB 260, allows anonymous abortion pill prescriptions, threatening Missouri’s pro-life efforts. While groups like Missouri Right to Life and MO Protects push the 2026 Amendment 3, their refusal to criminalize women leaves the state vulnerable. Only bold action can stop this interstate…
The Deceptive Shadows of QAnon: A Christian Call to Discernment Amid Conspiracy Chaos
In the wake of the tragic assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, in Utah—a shocking event captured in real-time footage and mourned across political lines—the internet has once again become a breeding ground for deception. Just days after the incident, QAnon…
Devotionals
And He Delivered Me..
Psalm 34:4 “I sought the LORD, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” I can almost hear you asking, “Is this the same psalmist who gave us songs in the night? Isn’t this David who slew giants? But, here he approached…
The Lord Will Care For You..
Psalm 27:10 “When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take care of me.” Perhaps you’ve seen those television commercials showing emaciated animals as they look into the camera, gaunt and helpless. Those images crush my heart. Such injury should never…
God At Work..
Romans 15:5 “Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus.” When you awoke this morning, were you aware that God’s presence was there to meet you? The Scriptures declare that there is no…
Just As He Is Pure..
1 John 3:2-3 “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. And everyone who…