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Difference Makers: Riverbend East Rotary Service Above Self Honors Go To Dalton Carriker and Alix Hernandez

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ROXANA — The Riverbend East Rotary Club honored Roxana High School seniors Dalton Carriker and Alix Hernandez with the October Service Above Self awards, recognizing their dedication to community service and leadership. Mark Smith, president of the Riverbend East Rotary Club, presented the awards to Carriker and Hernandez during a recent ceremony. Both students exemplify the Rotary’s core value of putting others first through their various volunteer efforts and school involvement.

How to Make Your Own Homemade Fall Soups

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Did you know that homemade soup can retain more nutrients than many store-bought options, offering deeper flavors and healthier benefits with minimal effort? This makes crafting your own soups not only a culinary adventure but also a smart choice for nourishing meals. If you’ve ever wondered how to elevate simple ingredients into a bowl of comforting, flavorful soup, this guide will walk you through the essentials of making your own fall soups from scratch. Understanding the Foundations

Tips for Planning a Stress-Free Holiday Season

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Did you know that nearly 60% of people report feeling more stressed during the holiday season than at any other time of the year? This statistic might seem paradoxical, considering holidays are meant for relaxation and joy. Yet, the pressures of planning, shopping, socializing, and juggling responsibilities often overshadow the festive spirit. What if the secret to enjoying the holidays lies not in the perfect gift or the flawless dinner but in how you prepare and manage expectations? Understanding

The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun

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When Missouri Republican lawmakers approved a new district map in September to help their party in Congress, progressive activist Richard von Glahn was ready. Hours after the state legislature passed the gerrymandered map, von Glahn had submitted a proposed ballot petition to put it to the voters. It would be more than a month before […]
Jonathan Shorman

The History and Significance of Veterans Day in the U.S.

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Did you know that Veterans Day is the only federal holiday dedicated solely to honoring military veterans who are still living? Unlike Memorial Day, which commemorates those who died in service, Veterans Day celebrates the service and sacrifices of all U.S. military veterans. But how did this important day come to be, and why does it hold such a special place in American culture? Origins Rooted in Armistice Day Veterans Day traces its origins back to the end of World War I, a conflict often

This Day in History on November 10: Aftermath of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

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November 10 is a day packed with history that has shaped the world in remarkable ways. Arguably, the most impactful event linked with this date isn't the exact day but closely associated with it: the fall of the Berlin Wall, which began on the night of November 9, 1989, and whose reverberations were deeply felt on November 10 and the days that followed. The Berlin Wall stood as a stark symbol of Cold War division for nearly three decades, physically and ideologically splitting East and West

Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn same-sex marriage ruling

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The Supreme Court rejected a long-shot effort Monday to overturn its ruling guaranteeing same-sex marriage nationwide. Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis directly asked the justices to overrule the 2015 landmark decision after a jury awarded damages to a couple whom Davis refused to issue a marriage license. “The Court can and should fix this [...]
Zach Schonfeld