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Red, White and Boom: Your Guide to Independence Day Celebrations Across North Central Missouri

Fireworks, parades, carnivals, live music, golf tournaments, foam parties, family picnics and patriotic traditions are set to fill communities across north central Missouri as residents prepare to celebrate Independence Day—and America’s 250th birthday. Through July 5, communities throughout the region are hosting weeklong festivals, hometown parades, family-friendly activities and spectacular fireworks displays, giving residents plenty…

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Livingston Manor Care Center to Host Bike and Car Show June 27

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The Quiet Caregiver 

By Kristin Dudley Every day, millions of Americans wake up and go to work. But many of them start another job before they ever clock in. They help a parent get dressed. They organize medications. They…

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Smart Financial Moves to Make Before Year-End

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips to 2026. Think of it as a financial tune-up that could help with saving money and setting…