You may have watched the HBO series or read the book "Band of Brothers", but tonight you have a chance to hear stories from someone closely involved. 

Missouri Western Director of Military and Veteran Services Chelsey Clark has invited George Luz Jr to Missouri Western.

Clark says Luz's presentation will give people an insight into the the Easy Company, which inspired the book and mini series.

"And specifically his father George Luz, whose one of the men of Easy Company," Clarke tells host of the KFEQ Hotline Barry Birr. "And so we get to see this, kind of insight, that the son of George Luz got to see with all these men, you know, growing up with them that of course none of us got to, so I'm very excited to bring this program to Missouri Western and share it with everyone."

Luz will present audio stories from men involved in the company, as well as letters from his father to each of the men.

Luz says it feels like an obligation to share the stories of the troop, remembering a Christmas card his mother got from one of the men that served with his father on Christmas shortly after the passing of his father, and what it said.

"Now it's up to you and all his friends to make sure he will never be forgotten," Luz explains. "And that's the relationship these men had, was it was a very personal relationship they carried with them all the way to the end."

Luz's presentation will include audio stories from members of the company, as well as letters exchanged between his father and the men.  It will also be intertwined with his experiences knowing the men. 

Luz says while he will have his experiences to intertwine in the presentation, this is a chance to hear the stories of the company from the actual people inside it. 

"Whether it will be through audio, or in the case I've got some video of my father that I recently uncovered during Covid-19 in cleaning up I found an interview my dad had done with a local historian," Luz says. "And there was no other video of my dad talking about the war."

The presentation is free to attend and will be held on the Missouri Western Campus in Spratt 214 beginning at 6pm tonight.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667945495534.png" alt="Hear the stories of the men from the Easy Company tonight at Missouri Western State University as George Luz presents them/ Photo courtesy of Missouri Western State University" />
 <figcaption>Hear the stories of the men from the Easy Company tonight at Missouri Western State University as George Luz presents them/ Photo courtesy of Missouri Western State University</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostYou may have watched the HBO series or read the book "Band of Brothers", but tonight you have a chance to hear stories from someone closely involved. Missouri Western Director of Military and Veteran Services Chelsey Clark has invited George Luz Jr to Missouri Western.Clark says Luz's presentation will give people an insight into the the Easy Company, which inspired the book and mini series."And specifically his father George Luz, whose one of the men of Easy Company," Clarke tells host of the KFEQ Hotline Barry Birr. "And so we get to see this, kind of insight, that the son of George Luz got to see with all these men, you know, growing up with them that of course none of us got to, so I'm very excited to bring this program to Missouri Western and share it with everyone."Luz will present audio stories from men involved in the company, as well as letters from his father to each of the men.Luz says it feels like an obligation to share the stories of the troop, remembering a Christmas card his mother got from one of the men that served with his father on Christmas shortly after the passing of his father, and what it said."Now it's up to you and all his friends to make sure he will never be forgotten," Luz explains. "And that's the relationship these men had, was it was a very personal relationship they carried with them all the way to the end."Luz's presentation will include audio stories from members of the company, as well as letters exchanged between his father and the men. It will also be intertwined with his experiences knowing the men. Luz says while he will have his experiences to intertwine in the presentation, this is a chance to hear the stories of the company from the actual people inside it. "Whether it will be through audio, or in the case I've got some video of my father that I recently uncovered during Covid-19 in cleaning up I found an interview my dad had done with a local historian," Luz says. "And there was no other video of my dad talking about the war."The presentation is free to attend and will be held on the Missouri Western Campus in Spratt 214 beginning at 6pm tonight.

Hear the stories of "A Band of Brothers" at Missouri Western 

Republicans maintained their grip on state legislative seats
in northwest Missouri in the General Election.

Republican farmer and business owner Jeff Farnan of Stanberry
won 75% of the vote in the Missouri 1st House District,
defeating Democrat Jess Piper of Maryville. The 1st district is comprised
of Atchison, Holt, Nodaway, and Gentry Counties.

Republican Mazzie Boyd of Hamilton, who upset Republican incumbent Randy
Railsback in the primary, won the General Election in an overwhelming victory
over Democrat Lois Pontius in the Missouri 2nd House District. Boyd won
more than 82% of the vote. The 2nd is made up of Caldwell,
Grundy, Daviess, Harrison, and Worth Counties.

Republican Josh Hurlbert defeated Alyssa Dial in the 8th
District of Clinton and Clay Counties, securing 68% of the vote.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostRepublicans maintained their grip on state legislative seats
in northwest Missouri in the General Election.Republican farmer and business owner Jeff Farnan of Stanberry
won 75% of the vote in the Missouri 1st House District,
defeating Democrat Jess Piper of Maryville. The 1st district is comprised
of Atchison, Holt, Nodaway, and Gentry Counties.Republican Mazzie Boyd of Hamilton, who upset Republican incumbent Randy
Railsback in the primary, won the General Election in an overwhelming victory
over Democrat Lois Pontius in the Missouri 2nd House District. Boyd won
more than 82% of the vote. The 2nd is made up of Caldwell,
Grundy, Daviess, Harrison, and Worth Counties.Republican Josh Hurlbert defeated Alyssa Dial in the 8th
District of Clinton and Clay Counties, securing 68% of the vote.

Republicans sweep regional legislative races

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sam Graves wins reelection to U.S. House in Missouri's 6th Congressional District.

Check the Post for additional numbers on the election as they become available.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sam Graves wins reelection to U.S. House in Missouri's 6th Congressional District.Check the Post for additional numbers on the election as they become available.

Sam Graves wins reelection to U.S. House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Jake LaTurner wins reelection to U.S. House in Kansas' 2nd Congressional District.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Jake LaTurner wins reelection to U.S. House in Kansas' 2nd Congressional District.Check the Post for additional numbers on the election as they become available.

LaTurner wins reelection to U.S. House in Kan. 2nd District

A half-cent sales tax designed to increase the starting salary for St. Joseph Police officers will pass in Buchanan County.

With 100 percent of precincts reporting in Buchanan County, 13,775 people, or 70.49% of voters, voted in favor of the half-cent sales tax increase, compared to 5,767 no votes, or 29.51%.

The sales tax hike is expected to raise $5.5 million annually. It will pay for an increase in starting police pay to $49,000 a year and three percent increases annually.

The tax has a 20-year sunset clause. The St. Joseph Police Department has 23 vacancies currently as well.

Elsewhere, Republican Scott Nelson has defeated Democrat Andrew Gibson for Buchanan County commissioner. Nelson garnered 16,542 votes (68.43%) over Gibson's&nbsp; 7,602 (31.45%).

Missouri U.S. Senate and House races

Republican attorney general Eric Schmitt has defeated Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine for the U.S. Senate seat left open by Roy Blunt's retirement.

Schmitt was up 58.78% - 38.82% - leading by more than 140,000 votes, when the race was called with over 28 percent reporting.

Veteran incumbent and Republican Congressman Sam Graves has again won reelection. The Tarkio native had a heavy lead over Democratic challenger Henry Martin 71% - 26.88% with over 78 percent reporting.

Missouri State Senate and House races

Chillicothe native and Republican state congressman Rusty Black has defeated Democrat challenger Michael Baumli in District 12. With 79 percent reporting, Black was up 81.3% - 18.7%.

With 100 percent of the vote reported in State Senate District 34, Parkville native and Republican Tony Luetkemeyer has defeated Democrat challenger Sarah Shorter 59.13% - 40.87%, winning by more than 11,000 votes.

In the state house race in District 1, Republican Jeff Farnan defeated Democrat Jess Piper 75.23% - 24.77% with all precincts reporting.

Missouri Constitutional Amendment 3

With over 28 percent of the vote in here, 51.25% of voters have said no to this amendment, while 48.75% have voted yes.

This would amend the state constitution to legalize marijuana use by adults age 21 and older, and would set a 6% sales tax on marijuana sales. It would also expunge arrest and conviction records of non-violent marijuana offenses, except for driving under the influence and sales to minors.

Kansas U.S. House and governor race

With over 76 percent reporting, Republican incumbent Jake LaTurner leads Democrat Patrick Schmidt 55% - 45%.&nbsp;

With nearly 79 percent reporting, Kansas governor Laura Kelly leads Republican challenger Derek Schmidt 51% - 46%.

More results to come, including state senate races and statewide Missouri races as more results come in. Some information has been updated since initially published.

By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostA half-cent sales tax designed to increase the starting salary for St. Joseph Police officers will pass in Buchanan County.With 100 percent of precincts reporting in Buchanan County, 13,775 people, or 70.49% of voters, voted in favor of the half-cent sales tax increase, compared to 5,767 no votes, or 29.51%.The sales tax hike is expected to raise $5.5 million annually. It will pay for an increase in starting police pay to $49,000 a year and three percent increases annually.The tax has a 20-year sunset clause. The St. Joseph Police Department has 23 vacancies currently as well.Elsewhere, Republican Scott Nelson has defeated Democrat Andrew Gibson for Buchanan County commissioner. Nelson garnered 16,542 votes (68.43%) over Gibson's&nbsp; 7,602 (31.45%).Missouri U.S. Senate and House racesRepublican attorney general Eric Schmitt has defeated Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine for the U.S. Senate seat left open by Roy Blunt's retirement.Schmitt was up 58.78% - 38.82% - leading by more than 140,000 votes, when the race was called with over 28 percent reporting.Veteran incumbent and Republican Congressman Sam Graves has again won reelection. The Tarkio native had a heavy lead over Democratic challenger Henry Martin 71% - 26.88% with over 78 percent reporting.Missouri State Senate and House racesChillicothe native and Republican state congressman Rusty Black has defeated Democrat challenger Michael Baumli in District 12. With 79 percent reporting, Black was up 81.3% - 18.7%.With 100 percent of the vote reported in State Senate District 34, Parkville native and Republican Tony Luetkemeyer has defeated Democrat challenger Sarah Shorter 59.13% - 40.87%, winning by more than 11,000 votes.In the state house race in District 1, Republican Jeff Farnan defeated Democrat Jess Piper 75.23% - 24.77% with all precincts reporting.Missouri Constitutional Amendment 3With over 28 percent of the vote in here, 51.25% of voters have said no to this amendment, while 48.75% have voted yes.This would amend the state constitution to legalize marijuana use by adults age 21 and older, and would set a 6% sales tax on marijuana sales. It would also expunge arrest and conviction records of non-violent marijuana offenses, except for driving under the influence and sales to minors.Kansas U.S. House and governor raceWith over 76 percent reporting, Republican incumbent Jake LaTurner leads Democrat Patrick Schmidt 55% - 45%.&nbsp;With nearly 79 percent reporting, Kansas governor Laura Kelly leads Republican challenger Derek Schmidt 51% - 46%.More results to come, including state senate races and statewide Missouri races as more results come in. Some information has been updated since initially published.

Half-cent sales tax for St. Joseph Police, Scott Nelson win big, Schmitt wins Senate race

LIVINGSTON COUNTY—A Missouri man died in an accident just after 10:30a.m. Tuesday in Livingston County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a Chevy Camaro driven by Charles J. Bieber, 33, Hanibal, was westbound on U.S. 36 three miles west Wheeling.

The car traveled off the road, struck a guardrail, became airborne, struck an embankment, rolled and the driver was ejected.

Bieber was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Lindley Funeral Home. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY—A Missouri man died in an accident just after 10:30a.m. Tuesday in Livingston County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a Chevy Camaro driven by Charles J. Bieber, 33, Hanibal, was westbound on U.S. 36 three miles west Wheeling.The car traveled off the road, struck a guardrail, became airborne, struck an embankment, rolled and the driver was ejected.Bieber was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to Lindley Funeral Home. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Missouri man dies after ejected in rollover crash

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on new charges after an arrest.

On Monday, police arrested 22-year-old Journi A. Marshall of Atchison on District Court warrants for failure to appear in court, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

On October 26, police arrested her on a requested charge of driving while suspended, according to online jail records.

In addition to the warrant, Marshall is also accused of interference with law enforcement and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Wilson.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667917920489.png" alt="Marshall-photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Marshall-photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on new charges after an arrest.On Monday, police arrested 22-year-old Journi A. Marshall of Atchison on District Court warrants for failure to appear in court, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.On October 26, police arrested her on a requested charge of driving while suspended, according to online jail records.In addition to the warrant, Marshall is also accused of interference with law enforcement and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Wilson.

Kansas woman jailed on a warrant and for alleged drug possession

St. Joseph voters decide a half-cent sales tax issue today,
put on the ballot by the city council to pay for police officer pay hikes.

Co-chair J. L. Robertson with the Citizens for Our Police, Our
City Committee says the $5.5 million the tax is expected to raise annually will
go to recruit and retain police officers.

“Our pay is almost $7,000 under what the Buchanan County
Sheriff’s Department makes,” Robertson tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ
Hotline. “We are losing policemen, trained policemen, to other communities
around the area. And, we’re having an under-ability to recruit qualified, good
policemen.”

The issue on the ballot will pay for an agreement the city
made with the Fraternal Order of Police after St. Joseph officers protested low
pay during a picket in front of city hall.

Robertson contends passage of the measure will improve safety
in St. Joseph and might help prevent problems within St. Joseph schools. At
present, there are six police officers assigned to the St. Joseph School
District. Robertson says the city doesn’t have the money to fund all eight
officer positions designated for the schools.

Robertson says school police officers make a big difference.

“They’re creating relationships with the students. They’re
creating relationships with the administration and they have a presence there,”
according to Robertson. “Does that stop a school shooting? I don’t know. But I think
it would certainly help that initiative.”

Robertson says the money through the sales tax increase will
allow the city to increase starting police pay and give annual pay raises.

“We must, we must have the ability to recruit policemen,”
Robertson says. “We must have the ability to retain these policemen.”

The agreement worked out between the city and the FOP will
raise starting police officer pay to $49,000 with a promise to increase wages
by 3% annually. The tax has a 20-year sunset clause.

St. Joseph is authorized to have 138 commissioned officers.
The St. Joseph Police Department has 23 vacancies.

Click <a href="https://www.ci.st-joseph.mo.us/1046/Ballot-Initiative-to-Fund-Police-Departmhttps://www.ci.st-joseph.mo.us/1046/Ballot-Initiative-to-Fund-Police-Departm">HERE</a> for more on the ballot initiative.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph voters decide a half-cent sales tax issue today,
put on the ballot by the city council to pay for police officer pay hikes.Co-chair J. L. Robertson with the Citizens for Our Police, Our
City Committee says the $5.5 million the tax is expected to raise annually will
go to recruit and retain police officers.“Our pay is almost $7,000 under what the Buchanan County
Sheriff’s Department makes,” Robertson tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ
Hotline. “We are losing policemen, trained policemen, to other communities
around the area. And, we’re having an under-ability to recruit qualified, good
policemen.”The issue on the ballot will pay for an agreement the city
made with the Fraternal Order of Police after St. Joseph officers protested low
pay during a picket in front of city hall.Robertson contends passage of the measure will improve safety
in St. Joseph and might help prevent problems within St. Joseph schools. At
present, there are six police officers assigned to the St. Joseph School
District. Robertson says the city doesn’t have the money to fund all eight
officer positions designated for the schools.Robertson says school police officers make a big difference.“They’re creating relationships with the students. They’re
creating relationships with the administration and they have a presence there,”
according to Robertson. “Does that stop a school shooting? I don’t know. But I think
it would certainly help that initiative.”Robertson says the money through the sales tax increase will
allow the city to increase starting police pay and give annual pay raises.“We must, we must have the ability to recruit policemen,”
Robertson says. “We must have the ability to retain these policemen.”The agreement worked out between the city and the FOP will
raise starting police officer pay to $49,000 with a promise to increase wages
by 3% annually. The tax has a 20-year sunset clause.St. Joseph is authorized to have 138 commissioned officers.
The St. Joseph Police Department has 23 vacancies.Click <a href="https://www.ci.st-joseph.mo.us/1046/Ballot-Initiative-to-Fund-Police-Departmhttps://www.ci.st-joseph.mo.us/1046/Ballot-Initiative-to-Fund-Police-Departm">HERE</a> for more on the ballot initiative.

Police pay is on the ballot in St. Joseph

A northwest Missouri state representative leaving the House
due to term limits has landed a state job.

Governor Mike Parson has appointed Representative Allen
Andrews, a Republican from Grant City, as the Security Director of the Missouri
Division of Employment. The division is part of the Missouri Department of
Labor and Industrial Relations.

Andrews has been the representative of the Missouri 1st
House District since 2015. He is president of Andrews Family Corporation, a
manufacturing business.

Andrews, a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, is currently a member of the Northwest
Missouri Enterprise Facilitation, National Federation&nbsp;of Independent
Business, and Missouri Farm&nbsp;Bureau.

Republican Jeff Farnan
faces Democrat Jess Piper in the race to succeed Andrews.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667924589392.png" alt="Rep. Allen Andrews/Photo courtesy of Missouri House Communications" />
 <figcaption>Rep. Allen Andrews/Photo courtesy of Missouri House Communications</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA northwest Missouri state representative leaving the House
due to term limits has landed a state job.Governor Mike Parson has appointed Representative Allen
Andrews, a Republican from Grant City, as the Security Director of the Missouri
Division of Employment. The division is part of the Missouri Department of
Labor and Industrial Relations.Andrews has been the representative of the Missouri 1st
House District since 2015. He is president of Andrews Family Corporation, a
manufacturing business.Andrews, a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, is currently a member of the Northwest
Missouri Enterprise Facilitation, National Federation&nbsp;of Independent
Business, and Missouri Farm&nbsp;Bureau.Republican Jeff Farnan
faces Democrat Jess Piper in the race to succeed Andrews.

NW Missouri Representative leaving House appointed to state job

Missouri voters will decide whether to legalize recreational
marijuana today, but opponents to the measure contend supporters are going
about it the wrong way.

Deputy Treasurer John Payne with <a href="https://www.legalmo22.com/">Legal Missouri 2022</a> claims
approving the Amendment Three will ease the burden on law enforcement.

“The 20,000 or so arrests that happen every year for marijuana
offenses, and about 90% of those for very minor possession, those are going to
go away,” Payne tells the Missourinet. “And that’s going to free up a lot of
law enforcement time to go after more serious crime.”

Amendment Three made it to the ballot through initiative
petition.

Payne says Legal Missouri was forced to go the petition route
and push for Amendment Three, because lawmakers failed to act.

“In a perfect world, sure, the legislature should be the ones
to do this, but the political class in this state has just refused to act and
if we waited for the politicians to actually follow the will of the people on
this, then we could be waiting for years if not decades, because they just seem
unwilling to touch this issue,” according to Payne.

But, Executive Director of <a href="https://noamendment3.com/">Save Our State</a>, Scott Dieckhaus, a former state
lawmaker from Washington, Missouri, criticizes Legal Missouri for trying to
legalize recreational marijuana by changing the state constitution.

“Over 50,000 words that would be put into our state’s
constitution and, for context, our state constitution as it currently stands is
about 222 pages,” Dieckhaus tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. “So, we’re
looking at putting nearly 40 pages of additional text into the constitution dealing
with just this issue.”

Dieckhaus contends the marijuana industry, in particular those
operating under Missouri’s medical marijuana law, are pushing the constitutional
amendment to push competition out, a charge Legal Missouri disputes.

Dieckhaus expects marijuana to be legalized in Missouri,
eventually. He faults this approach, though. 

“If Amendment Three doesn’t pass, I would be shocked if we
weren’t voting on it again in two years,” Dieckhaus says. “But my hope is, that
if we are voting on it again in two years it’s proposed to go into statute, not
the constitution and it’s drafted with the help of other professionals to make
sure that this is good policy for Missourians.”

Dieckhaus claims the amendment on the ballot today was drafted
by the marijuana industry without input from health and law enforcement
officials.

The Missourinet contributed to this article.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostMissouri voters will decide whether to legalize recreational
marijuana today, but opponents to the measure contend supporters are going
about it the wrong way.Deputy Treasurer John Payne with <a href="https://www.legalmo22.com/">Legal Missouri 2022</a> claims
approving the Amendment Three will ease the burden on law enforcement.“The 20,000 or so arrests that happen every year for marijuana
offenses, and about 90% of those for very minor possession, those are going to
go away,” Payne tells the Missourinet. “And that’s going to free up a lot of
law enforcement time to go after more serious crime.”Amendment Three made it to the ballot through initiative
petition.Payne says Legal Missouri was forced to go the petition route
and push for Amendment Three, because lawmakers failed to act.“In a perfect world, sure, the legislature should be the ones
to do this, but the political class in this state has just refused to act and
if we waited for the politicians to actually follow the will of the people on
this, then we could be waiting for years if not decades, because they just seem
unwilling to touch this issue,” according to Payne.But, Executive Director of <a href="https://noamendment3.com/">Save Our State</a>, Scott Dieckhaus, a former state
lawmaker from Washington, Missouri, criticizes Legal Missouri for trying to
legalize recreational marijuana by changing the state constitution.“Over 50,000 words that would be put into our state’s
constitution and, for context, our state constitution as it currently stands is
about 222 pages,” Dieckhaus tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. “So, we’re
looking at putting nearly 40 pages of additional text into the constitution dealing
with just this issue.”Dieckhaus contends the marijuana industry, in particular those
operating under Missouri’s medical marijuana law, are pushing the constitutional
amendment to push competition out, a charge Legal Missouri disputes.Dieckhaus expects marijuana to be legalized in Missouri,
eventually. He faults this approach, though. “If Amendment Three doesn’t pass, I would be shocked if we
weren’t voting on it again in two years,” Dieckhaus says. “But my hope is, that
if we are voting on it again in two years it’s proposed to go into statute, not
the constitution and it’s drafted with the help of other professionals to make
sure that this is good policy for Missourians.”Dieckhaus claims the amendment on the ballot today was drafted
by the marijuana industry without input from health and law enforcement
officials.The Missourinet contributed to this article.

Marijuana is on the ballot today in Missouri

HARRISON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 2:30p.m. Monday in Harrison County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1975 Chevy Dump Truck driven by Gary L. Stevens, 79, New Hampton, was northbound on Route EE one mile north of New Hampton.

The truck traveled off the west side of the road, returned to the road, crossed the center line and struck a 2022 Ford F350 driven by Briacin D. Gebhards, 22, Tarkio. After impact the Ford traveled off the road, overturned in the ditch, caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames.

NTA ambulance transported Stevens to Harrison County Community Hospital. Gebhards was not injured.&nbsp; The drivers were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

HARRISON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 2:30p.m. Monday in Harrison County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1975 Chevy Dump Truck driven by Gary L. Stevens, 79, New Hampton, was northbound on Route EE one mile north of New Hampton.The truck traveled off the west side of the road, returned to the road, crossed the center line and struck a 2022 Ford F350 driven by Briacin D. Gebhards, 22, Tarkio. After impact the Ford traveled off the road, overturned in the ditch, caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames.NTA ambulance transported Stevens to Harrison County Community Hospital. Gebhards was not injured.&nbsp; The drivers were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

Missouri man injured after dump truck, pickup crash

CLINTON COUNTY—A Missouri man was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Monday in Clinton County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Chevy Malibu driven by Terrik D. Kelley, 39, Lathrop, was northbound on Route Y one mile north of Plattsburg.

The car traveled off the road and struck an embankment.&nbsp;

Tri-County EMS transported Kelley to Liberty Hospital. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

CLINTON COUNTY—A Missouri man was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Monday in Clinton County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2018 Chevy Malibu driven by Terrik D. Kelley, 39, Lathrop, was northbound on Route Y one mile north of Plattsburg.The car traveled off the road and struck an embankment.&nbsp;Tri-County EMS transported Kelley to Liberty Hospital. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Missouri man injured after car strikes embankment

ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a domestic incident and have a man in custody.

On Sunday police arrested 27-year-old&nbsp;Caleb S. Cannon of Atchison in the 1200 Block of North 4th Street, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

He is being held on requested charges of domestic battery; bodily harm on a $2500 bond, according to online jail records.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667835404913.png" alt="Cannon-photo Atchison Co." />
 <figcaption>Cannon-photo Atchison Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>ATCHISON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a domestic incident and have a man in custody.On Sunday police arrested 27-year-old&nbsp;Caleb S. Cannon of Atchison in the 1200 Block of North 4th Street, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.He is being held on requested charges of domestic battery; bodily harm on a $2500 bond, according to online jail records.

Kansas man accused of domestic battery 

A celebration in downtown St. Joseph was held to celebrate the launch of a project that will bring a Children's Discovery Center to St. Joe. &nbsp;

Officials from several entities associated with the project gathered in front of the Plymouth Building, where in two short years the top-of-the-line museum will be.&nbsp;

Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner Lee Sawyer says the county is proud to be a partner in the project. &nbsp;

"To have an interactive learning center like this for young people, you see some little ones out in the audience, and just knowing that before too long they'll be able to be in this facility learning and growing and developing," Sawyer tells a crowd at the Plymouth Building. "Really in the past to come to something like this, you would have to go to Kansas City or Lincoln or Omaha to have this kind of an experience for young people."&nbsp;

Buchanan County designated no more than 4-million dollars of congressional funds for COVID relief to help fund the project. &nbsp;

St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale says he along with city and county officials worked with the Mosaic Life Care Foundation on the project.&nbsp; Josendale says he's pleased with the work the Foundation staff did on the design.&nbsp;

"And I think as you see the design, as you see the building, to repurpose this building into this is really a great starting point," Josendale says. "And again, I appreciate the fact of what they've done, I appreciate the fact we're working the city, the county, Mosaic, (and the) Mosaic Foundation to make this all work."&nbsp;

Josendale calls the Discovery Center a great start to help grow opportunities to improving St. Joseph and making it a better place. &nbsp;

Discovery Center Committee Chair Andrea Robinson says the Discovery Center is a signal to young people that they are cared about. &nbsp;

"We tell them that we want them to be a healthy, happy, lifelong, inquisitive learner," Robinson explains. "Most importantly we tell them together, with Mosaic Life Care, their city, and county, we are making a crucial investment in their future so it can be better and brighter in their daily life."&nbsp;

Robinson says the Discovery Center will strive to help children make choices and changes that will have a lasting and meaningful impact. &nbsp;

Construction is set to begin next week on the Discovery Center.&nbsp; It is expected to be finished in two years.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667860860630.jpeg" alt="The entrance to the Plymouth Builidng in downtown St. Joseph which will soon become the Mosaic Children's Discovery Center/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>The entrance to the Plymouth Builidng in downtown St. Joseph which will soon become the Mosaic Children's Discovery Center/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE&nbsp;St. Joseph Post&nbsp;A celebration in downtown St. Joseph was held to celebrate the launch of a project that will bring a Children's Discovery Center to St. Joe. &nbsp;Officials from several entities associated with the project gathered in front of the Plymouth Building, where in two short years the top-of-the-line museum will be.&nbsp;Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner Lee Sawyer says the county is proud to be a partner in the project. &nbsp;"To have an interactive learning center like this for young people, you see some little ones out in the audience, and just knowing that before too long they'll be able to be in this facility learning and growing and developing," Sawyer tells a crowd at the Plymouth Building. "Really in the past to come to something like this, you would have to go to Kansas City or Lincoln or Omaha to have this kind of an experience for young people."&nbsp;Buchanan County designated no more than 4-million dollars of congressional funds for COVID relief to help fund the project. &nbsp;St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale says he along with city and county officials worked with the Mosaic Life Care Foundation on the project.&nbsp; Josendale says he's pleased with the work the Foundation staff did on the design.&nbsp;"And I think as you see the design, as you see the building, to repurpose this building into this is really a great starting point," Josendale says. "And again, I appreciate the fact of what they've done, I appreciate the fact we're working the city, the county, Mosaic, (and the) Mosaic Foundation to make this all work."&nbsp;Josendale calls the Discovery Center a great start to help grow opportunities to improving St. Joseph and making it a better place. &nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667860892933.jpeg" alt="Construction will begin soon on the inside of the Plymouth Building, an old pool hall, to bring the Children's Discovery Center to life/Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>Construction will begin soon on the inside of the Plymouth Building, an old pool hall, to bring the Children's Discovery Center to life/Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>Discovery Center Committee Chair Andrea Robinson says the Discovery Center is a signal to young people that they are cared about. &nbsp;"We tell them that we want them to be a healthy, happy, lifelong, inquisitive learner," Robinson explains. "Most importantly we tell them together, with Mosaic Life Care, their city, and county, we are making a crucial investment in their future so it can be better and brighter in their daily life."&nbsp;Robinson says the Discovery Center will strive to help children make choices and changes that will have a lasting and meaningful impact. &nbsp;Construction is set to begin next week on the Discovery Center.&nbsp; It is expected to be finished in two years.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667860950021.jpeg" alt="Mosaic Life Care Foundation officials and children in attendance celebrate the launch of the Children's Discovery Center/ Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>Mosaic Life Care Foundation officials and children in attendance celebrate the launch of the Children's Discovery Center/ Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>

Project officially underway to bring Children's Discovery Center to St. Joseph

By DARVIN BENTLAGE <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/11/07/just-four-meatpackers-control-85-of-the-market-missouri-cattlemen-like-me-need-a-voice/">Courtesy Missouri Independent</a>

In the last two decades, hundreds
 of thousands of U.S. cattle producers have gone out of business, and we
 are currently losing 40 operations per day by some estimates. Just in 
the last two years, around 1,700 small feedlots run by independent 
family farmers were put out of business because of corporate 
consolidation.

This has led to an even more centralized production system as the 
dominant meatpackers favor a single-source system — getting cattle from 
large operations, run by them for their benefit only.

In 1980, the major meatpackers controlled 36% of the beef supply. 
Starting in that decade, we saw deregulation and a disappearance of 
antitrust enforcement that were designed to curb consolidation in 
industries, including meat production.

By the time the ‘80s came to an end, the top four meatpackers 
controlled 70% of the beef supply, and their power has only grown. 
Today, the top four meatpackers control around 85% of the beef supply.

What are the results? In 1980, beef producers made 62 cents of every 
dollar consumers spent on beef. Compare that to today, where only 37 
cents of the beef dollar goes to the producer. The price of beef in the 
last decade has risen from $4.67 a pound to $7.36 per pound — a 60% 
increase for consumers. But cattle producers’ profit dropped from $518 
per calf in 2014 to last year’s $125 per calf.

Profit for producers in 2014 was helped by mandatory COOL — 
country-of-origin labeling, which was required by the 2008 farm bill. 
However, corporate agriculture groups such as the North American Meat 
Institute and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association successfully lobbied
 Congress to repeal COOL in 2015, which led to the largest one-year 
price drop in cattle prices. Today, producers receive $300 less per calf
 than we did in 2014.

Meatpackers have also increased their use of so-called alternative 
marketing arrangements or AMAs, which are complicated strategies to 
avoid having to buy cattle on the open market. Meatpackers procure 80% 
of their supply through AMAs for a price to be named later based on the 
future cash market. And meatpackers manipulate the cash market through 
their control of the cattle supplies to drive down the price of cattle, 
resulting in less for the farmer and more profit for corporate 
meatpackers. The result is that consumers get gouged while producers are
 ripped off.

The use of AMAs increased from around 40% in 2005 to 80% in 2019. 
According to a study done by Georgetown and Ohio State University, for 
every 1% increase in AMAs, there is a 5% decrease in cash market prices.
 These kinds of pricing schemes have roughly doubled the meatpackers’ 
profitability, while cattlemen and small independent feedlots have 
suffered from higher input cost and lack of access to the marketplace.

There have been attempts to fix this corporate-controlled system by 
increasing competition for beef by supporting the building of packing 
plants not associated with the Big Four. However, in order to ensure 
independent processing plants succeed, we need to strengthen and enforce
 antitrust laws and fix the marketplace so these new plants can compete 
on a more level playing field.

For example, Congress needs to pass the American Beef Labeling Act to
 restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, and the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture needs to close a loophole in voluntary 
labeling rules so that only beef born, raised and harvested in the 
United States can bear the label “Product of the USA.”

Another bipartisan bill, proposed by Sens. Chuck Grassley and Jon 
Tester, is the 50/14 Bill, which would require that meatpackers purchase
 50% of their supply on the cash market and cannot own the cattle for 
more than 14 days before harvest.

The 50/14 Bill is such a threat to the meatpackers’ profits that they
 went immediately to work lobbying Congress, and convinced legislators 
to introduce a weaker compromise bill, the Cattle Price Discovery and 
Transparency Act, which would leave the meatpackers in charge for years 
while the USDA studies the issue.

That leaves a few questions: First, how many producers and small 
feedlots are going to go out of business before our elected 
representatives do something? Second, why did Congress rescind COOL when
 90% of Americans want truth in labeling? Why did Congress bow to the 
World Trade Organization and the big meatpackers?

We should call our representatives and senators to demand they 
support and pass the American Beef Labeling Act and the 50/14 Bill. 
Furthermore, they should break up the enormous meatpackers for the 
betterment of both the consumer and the producer.

Darvin Bentlage is a fourth-generation cattle and grain farmer from Barton County, Mo., and a member of Missouri Rural Crisis Center.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665766499156.png" alt="An Iowa meatpacking plant had plastic dividers installed separating workers on the production line (Photo provided by Tyson Fresh Meats)." />
 <figcaption>An Iowa meatpacking plant had plastic dividers installed separating workers on the production line (Photo provided by Tyson Fresh Meats).</figcaption>
 </figure>By DARVIN BENTLAGE <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/11/07/just-four-meatpackers-control-85-of-the-market-missouri-cattlemen-like-me-need-a-voice/">Courtesy Missouri Independent</a>In the last two decades, hundreds
 of thousands of U.S. cattle producers have gone out of business, and we
 are currently losing 40 operations per day by some estimates. Just in 
the last two years, around 1,700 small feedlots run by independent 
family farmers were put out of business because of corporate 
consolidation.This has led to an even more centralized production system as the 
dominant meatpackers favor a single-source system — getting cattle from 
large operations, run by them for their benefit only.In 1980, the major meatpackers controlled 36% of the beef supply. 
Starting in that decade, we saw deregulation and a disappearance of 
antitrust enforcement that were designed to curb consolidation in 
industries, including meat production.By the time the ‘80s came to an end, the top four meatpackers 
controlled 70% of the beef supply, and their power has only grown. 
Today, the top four meatpackers control around 85% of the beef supply.What are the results? In 1980, beef producers made 62 cents of every 
dollar consumers spent on beef. Compare that to today, where only 37 
cents of the beef dollar goes to the producer. The price of beef in the 
last decade has risen from $4.67 a pound to $7.36 per pound — a 60% 
increase for consumers. But cattle producers’ profit dropped from $518 
per calf in 2014 to last year’s $125 per calf.Profit for producers in 2014 was helped by mandatory COOL — 
country-of-origin labeling, which was required by the 2008 farm bill. 
However, corporate agriculture groups such as the North American Meat 
Institute and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association successfully lobbied
 Congress to repeal COOL in 2015, which led to the largest one-year 
price drop in cattle prices. Today, producers receive $300 less per calf
 than we did in 2014.Meatpackers have also increased their use of so-called alternative 
marketing arrangements or AMAs, which are complicated strategies to 
avoid having to buy cattle on the open market. Meatpackers procure 80% 
of their supply through AMAs for a price to be named later based on the 
future cash market. And meatpackers manipulate the cash market through 
their control of the cattle supplies to drive down the price of cattle, 
resulting in less for the farmer and more profit for corporate 
meatpackers. The result is that consumers get gouged while producers are
 ripped off.The use of AMAs increased from around 40% in 2005 to 80% in 2019. 
According to a study done by Georgetown and Ohio State University, for 
every 1% increase in AMAs, there is a 5% decrease in cash market prices.
 These kinds of pricing schemes have roughly doubled the meatpackers’ 
profitability, while cattlemen and small independent feedlots have 
suffered from higher input cost and lack of access to the marketplace.There have been attempts to fix this corporate-controlled system by 
increasing competition for beef by supporting the building of packing 
plants not associated with the Big Four. However, in order to ensure 
independent processing plants succeed, we need to strengthen and enforce
 antitrust laws and fix the marketplace so these new plants can compete 
on a more level playing field.For example, Congress needs to pass the American Beef Labeling Act to
 restore mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, and the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture needs to close a loophole in voluntary 
labeling rules so that only beef born, raised and harvested in the 
United States can bear the label “Product of the USA.”Another bipartisan bill, proposed by Sens. Chuck Grassley and Jon 
Tester, is the 50/14 Bill, which would require that meatpackers purchase
 50% of their supply on the cash market and cannot own the cattle for 
more than 14 days before harvest.The 50/14 Bill is such a threat to the meatpackers’ profits that they
 went immediately to work lobbying Congress, and convinced legislators 
to introduce a weaker compromise bill, the Cattle Price Discovery and 
Transparency Act, which would leave the meatpackers in charge for years 
while the USDA studies the issue.That leaves a few questions: First, how many producers and small 
feedlots are going to go out of business before our elected 
representatives do something? Second, why did Congress rescind COOL when
 90% of Americans want truth in labeling? Why did Congress bow to the 
World Trade Organization and the big meatpackers?We should call our representatives and senators to demand they 
support and pass the American Beef Labeling Act and the 50/14 Bill. 
Furthermore, they should break up the enormous meatpackers for the 
betterment of both the consumer and the producer.Darvin Bentlage is a fourth-generation cattle and grain farmer from Barton County, Mo., and a member of Missouri Rural Crisis Center.

OPINION: Four meatpackers control 85% of market. Cattlemen need a voice

A lot will be decided in this General Election.

Many state lawmakers are running unopposed. St. Joseph state
representatives Brenda Shields and Bill Falkner are unopposed as is Rep. Dean
Van Schoiack of Savannah.

State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer of Parkville does face an
opponent. Democrat Sarah Shorter is challenging Luetkemeyer in the 34th
Missouri Senatorial District.

Sen. Dan Hegeman of Cosby is leaving the legislature due to
term limits, leaving the newly-fashioned 12th Missouri Senatorial
District as an open seat. State Rep. Rusty Black of Chillicothe emerged from a
crowded Republican primary to secure the party’s nomination. Democrat Michael
Baumli of Maryville faces Black in the race. The 12th is one of the
largest senate districts in the state.

Term limits also forced state Rep. Allen Andrews of Grant City
to leave the General Assembly. Jeff Farnan of Stanberry won the Republican
primary and faces Democrat Jess Piper of Maryville in the new 1st
Missouri House District comprised of Atchison, Holt, Nodaway, and Gentry
Counties.

The major races are the U.S. Senate campaign in Missouri, pitting
Republican Eric Schmidt against Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine and the
gubernatorial race in Kansas, pitting incumbent Democrat Laura Kelly against
Republican Derek Schmidt.

St. Joseph voters will decide a half-cent sales tax to pay for
police pay increases.

Amendment One would expand investment options available to the
state Treasurer. Amendment Three would legalize recreational marijuana.
Amendment Four would force Kansas City to spend at least 25% of its budget on
police. Amendment Five would make the Missouri National Guard its own state
agency. Missouri voters will also be asked whether the state should hold a
constitutional convention.

Kansas voters face two constitutional amendments. Question One
would give the Kansas legislature authority to overturn state agency
regulations. Question Two would authorize Kansas counties to elect their
sheriff.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA lot will be decided in this General Election.Many state lawmakers are running unopposed. St. Joseph state
representatives Brenda Shields and Bill Falkner are unopposed as is Rep. Dean
Van Schoiack of Savannah.State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer of Parkville does face an
opponent. Democrat Sarah Shorter is challenging Luetkemeyer in the 34th
Missouri Senatorial District.Sen. Dan Hegeman of Cosby is leaving the legislature due to
term limits, leaving the newly-fashioned 12th Missouri Senatorial
District as an open seat. State Rep. Rusty Black of Chillicothe emerged from a
crowded Republican primary to secure the party’s nomination. Democrat Michael
Baumli of Maryville faces Black in the race. The 12th is one of the
largest senate districts in the state.Term limits also forced state Rep. Allen Andrews of Grant City
to leave the General Assembly. Jeff Farnan of Stanberry won the Republican
primary and faces Democrat Jess Piper of Maryville in the new 1st
Missouri House District comprised of Atchison, Holt, Nodaway, and Gentry
Counties.The major races are the U.S. Senate campaign in Missouri, pitting
Republican Eric Schmidt against Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine and the
gubernatorial race in Kansas, pitting incumbent Democrat Laura Kelly against
Republican Derek Schmidt.St. Joseph voters will decide a half-cent sales tax to pay for
police pay increases.Missouri voters will decide five issues.Amendment One would expand investment options available to the
state Treasurer. Amendment Three would legalize recreational marijuana.
Amendment Four would force Kansas City to spend at least 25% of its budget on
police. Amendment Five would make the Missouri National Guard its own state
agency. Missouri voters will also be asked whether the state should hold a
constitutional convention.Kansas voters face two constitutional amendments. Question One
would give the Kansas legislature authority to overturn state agency
regulations. Question Two would authorize Kansas counties to elect their
sheriff.

Voters make their voices heard now

ATCHISON COUNTY—Authorities are investigating after an explosive device injured a woman outside a home in Atchison.

Just before 9:30p.m. Saturday, officers responded to the 800 block North 9th Street in Atchison where an explosion had occurred, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

First responders found a 59-year-old woman in front of a residence with injuries to a hand, arm and chest. EMS transported her to Mosaic in St. Joseph. 

Investigators determined that the victim was outside a residence going through some miscellaneous items she had obtained earlier in the evening and was holding onto what was a probable fireworks device. The victim was smoking at the time and the device ignited as she was holding it, according to Wilson.

&nbsp;The Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office assisted police at the scene and the Leavenworth Police Bomb Squad also checked the scene for additional explosive devices and none were found.

ATCHISON COUNTY—Authorities are investigating after an explosive device injured a woman outside a home in Atchison.Just before 9:30p.m. Saturday, officers responded to the 800 block North 9th Street in Atchison where an explosion had occurred, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.First responders found a 59-year-old woman in front of a residence with injuries to a hand, arm and chest. EMS transported her to Mosaic in St. Joseph. Investigators determined that the victim was outside a residence going through some miscellaneous items she had obtained earlier in the evening and was holding onto what was a probable fireworks device. The victim was smoking at the time and the device ignited as she was holding it, according to Wilson.&nbsp;The Kansas Fire Marshal’s Office assisted police at the scene and the Leavenworth Police Bomb Squad also checked the scene for additional explosive devices and none were found.

Explosive device injured woman outside Kansas home

DAVIESS COUNTY—A Missouri woman was injured in an accident just before 4a.m. Saturday in Daviess County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Chevy Cobalt driven by Betty L. Schulze, 84, Iberia, was northbound on MO 13 at MO 6 in Gallatin.

The driver failed to stop at the stop sign. The car traveled across MO 6, off the road, down an embankment and struck a ditch.

Daviess County EMS transported Schulze to Cameron Regional Medical Center. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

DAVIESS COUNTY—A Missouri woman was injured in an accident just before 4a.m. Saturday in Daviess County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2007 Chevy Cobalt driven by Betty L. Schulze, 84, Iberia, was northbound on MO 13 at MO 6 in Gallatin.The driver failed to stop at the stop sign. The car traveled across MO 6, off the road, down an embankment and struck a ditch.Daviess County EMS transported Schulze to Cameron Regional Medical Center. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

84-year-old Missouri woman injured in crash

NODAWAY COUNTY–Two people were injured in an accident just after 12:30a.m. Saturday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 20005 Toyota Scion driven by Constance D. Terry, 23, Burlington Junction, was northbound on U.S. 71 at Wilcox.

The vehicle traveled off the road, struck an embankment and overturned.

Nodaway County EMS transported Terry to Mosaic in Maryville. A private vehicle transported a passenger to Mosaic in Maryville. They were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY–Two people were injured in an accident just after 12:30a.m. Saturday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 20005 Toyota Scion driven by Constance D. Terry, 23, Burlington Junction, was northbound on U.S. 71 at Wilcox.The vehicle traveled off the road, struck an embankment and overturned.Nodaway County EMS transported Terry to Mosaic in Maryville. A private vehicle transported a passenger to Mosaic in Maryville. They were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP.

Two hospitalized after car overturns in Nodaway County

DAVIESS COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just after 9:30p.m. Friday in Daviess County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Chevy Silverado driven by Garret A. Wait, 26, Greenwood, was southbound on MO 6 at Route DD two miles west of Gallatin.

The driver failed to stop for a stop sign. The pickup struck an eastbound 2005 Chevy Silverado driven by Troy A. Brown, 50, Trenton.

Daviess County EMS transported Wait to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Troy Brown refused medical treatment. A&nbsp; passenger was treated at the scene. The occupants of the 2005 Chevy were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP.

DAVIESS COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just after 9:30p.m. Friday in Daviess County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Chevy Silverado driven by Garret A. Wait, 26, Greenwood, was southbound on MO 6 at Route DD two miles west of Gallatin.The driver failed to stop for a stop sign. The pickup struck an eastbound 2005 Chevy Silverado driven by Troy A. Brown, 50, Trenton.Daviess County EMS transported Wait to Cameron Regional Medical Center. Troy Brown refused medical treatment. A&nbsp; passenger was treated at the scene. The occupants of the 2005 Chevy were not wearing seat belts, according to the MSHP.

Missouri man hospitalized after crash when he skips stop sign

Northwest Missouri voters will choose between two
candidates with very different viewpoints running for the 1st
Missouri House District.

Farmer and small business owner Jeff Farnan of
Stanberry lists three top priorities, including agriculture and small business.

“And then the final one is education,” Farnan
tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. &nbsp;“I’ve been on the Jefferson School Board for the
last 15 years, currently serve as president there. I see some of the troubles
that our schools are facing and I would like to be part of maybe finding some
solutions to help our schools.”

Democrat Jess Piper, a former teacher from Maryville
who also runs a small farm operation, lists the priorities of education,
transportation, and affordable child care.

“A lot of women, and single men as well, aren’t
able to work fulltime jobs or they’re having to work around child care issues,”
Piper tells Birr during her time on the Hotline. “In my area, it’s a child care
desert.”

Piper and Farnan are running for the seat being vacated
by state Rep. Allen Andrews of Grant City due to term limits.

Piper says she would have three priorities if she
wins election.

“Education, affordable and accessible child care,
and taking care of our roads,” Piper says.

Piper says the Republican-led legislature was
short-sighted in approving tax cuts during the recent special legislative
session.

“I think that that’s going to end up harming
schools eventually within the next few years,” Piper says. “It’ll just be more
defunding,”

Farnan emerged from a crowded Republican field to
win the primary.

“The one thing I’d like for everybody to know is
that I am willing to sit down and talk with anybody,” Farnan says. “I really
don’t care if they’re Republican, Democrat, independent. It doesn’t matter to
me. I’m really interested in just hearing what you have to say. We may not
agree, but I will respect your opinion.”

In addition to farming, Farnan owns the Spec
Shoppe in Maryville and Stanberry. He says Missouri needs to cut red tape for
business.

“When we sell glasses to someone that has Missouri
Medicaid, we have to go through almost five websites, depending on what plan
they have, before we can actually get paid on the claim,” according to Farnan.

While Farnan presents himself as a conservative, Piper
proclaims herself a progressive. Piper says the state has no right to interfere
with a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion.

“I’ll be frank with you; I’ve had two
miscarriages and I know exactly what they look like and those were not babies,”
Piper says. “But, in the state of Missouri, they could have killed me, when I
had other children to take care of, because of tissue that I passed.”

Redistricting didn’t change the Missouri 1st
House District much. Still, it is one of the largest state representative districts
in the state, covering Atchison, Hold, Nodaway, and Gentry Counties.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostNorthwest Missouri voters will choose between two
candidates with very different viewpoints running for the 1st
Missouri House District.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667579543384.jpeg" alt="Jeff Farnan/Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Jeff Farnan/Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>Farmer and small business owner Jeff Farnan of
Stanberry lists three top priorities, including agriculture and small business.“And then the final one is education,” Farnan
tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline. &nbsp;“I’ve been on the Jefferson School Board for the
last 15 years, currently serve as president there. I see some of the troubles
that our schools are facing and I would like to be part of maybe finding some
solutions to help our schools.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667579579287.jpeg" alt="Jessica Piper/Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>Jessica Piper/Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>Democrat Jess Piper, a former teacher from Maryville
who also runs a small farm operation, lists the priorities of education,
transportation, and affordable child care.“A lot of women, and single men as well, aren’t
able to work fulltime jobs or they’re having to work around child care issues,”
Piper tells Birr during her time on the Hotline. “In my area, it’s a child care
desert.”Piper and Farnan are running for the seat being vacated
by state Rep. Allen Andrews of Grant City due to term limits.Piper says she would have three priorities if she
wins election.“Education, affordable and accessible child care,
and taking care of our roads,” Piper says.Piper says the Republican-led legislature was
short-sighted in approving tax cuts during the recent special legislative
session.“I think that that’s going to end up harming
schools eventually within the next few years,” Piper says. “It’ll just be more
defunding,”Farnan emerged from a crowded Republican field to
win the primary.“The one thing I’d like for everybody to know is
that I am willing to sit down and talk with anybody,” Farnan says. “I really
don’t care if they’re Republican, Democrat, independent. It doesn’t matter to
me. I’m really interested in just hearing what you have to say. We may not
agree, but I will respect your opinion.”In addition to farming, Farnan owns the Spec
Shoppe in Maryville and Stanberry. He says Missouri needs to cut red tape for
business.“When we sell glasses to someone that has Missouri
Medicaid, we have to go through almost five websites, depending on what plan
they have, before we can actually get paid on the claim,” according to Farnan.While Farnan presents himself as a conservative, Piper
proclaims herself a progressive. Piper says the state has no right to interfere
with a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion.“I’ll be frank with you; I’ve had two
miscarriages and I know exactly what they look like and those were not babies,”
Piper says. “But, in the state of Missouri, they could have killed me, when I
had other children to take care of, because of tissue that I passed.”Redistricting didn’t change the Missouri 1st
House District much. Still, it is one of the largest state representative districts
in the state, covering Atchison, Hold, Nodaway, and Gentry Counties.

Stark contrast in candidates for the 1st Missouri House District

DAVIESS COUNTY—A Missouri teen was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Friday in Daviess County.

DAVIESS COUNTY—A Missouri teen was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Friday in Daviess County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Chevy 1500 driven by a 16-year-old Jamesport girl was westbound on MO 6 one mile east of Gallatin.The brakes on the pickup failed. The pickup traveled through a 4-way intersection, off the road, down an embankment, overturned and struck a utility pole.Daviess County ambulance transported the teen to Cameron Regional Medical Center. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

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