Commentary

Pumpkin Center Charlie’s Girl: Bullying rears its head

There has been much verbiage and study about bullying in our children’s classrooms and on the playground. It is a problem today, but not a new challenge for children. It is one I witnessed firsthand on the merry-go-round during my elementary years at Guilford. Recess is meant to be a time for children to exhale,

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Icon is slated for Mozingo shoreline rubble

Under the guise of a special irregular meeting with an agenda of two action items, the Maryville City Council approved the demolition of the Mozingo Lake icon that had weathered more storms than any councilmember can imagine. But their decision brought it down within less than 24 hours. I guess that is called power. The

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Surviving mold: What things can you keep after mold contamination?

By Christina Rice Editor’s note: The writer is telling her personal story with black mold poisoning and her healing process, sharing information that she has learned through the articles in this series. She does not have a medial degree, but consults her physician in the writing of these articles. For those of you just joining

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Surviving Mold: What to expect as you begin your mold detox

Editor’s note: The writer is telling her personal story with black mold poisoning and her healing process, sharing information that she has learned through the articles in this series. She does not have a medial degree, but consults her physician in the writing of these articles. by Christina Rice What can you expect as you

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Surviving mold: Starve the mold out of your body

Editor’s note: The writer is telling her personal story with black mold poisoning and her healing process, sharing information that she has learned through the articles in this series. She does not have a medial degree, but consults her physician in the writing of these articles. by Christina Rice For those of you just joining

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Surviving Mold: Here are some tips for cleaning mold safely

Here are some tips for cleaning mold safely Editors note: The writer is telling her personal story with black mold poisoning and her healing process, sharing information that she has learned through the articles in this series. She does not have a medical degree, but consults her physician in the writing of these articles. By

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Public Voice: Maryville citizen questions Mozingo spending

Dear Editor, I was so glad the Nodaway County Commission stuck to its guns and refused to give the city manager the gravel tax money. The truth is that Mozingo is Maryville’s money pit. Mozingo is like a fat little pig with its foot extended saying, “give me – give me – give me.” Surely

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