Rowland has proven experience and would bring needed change for Independence
Coming up on Feb. 8 is the Independence primary election for two entities – the office of mayor and the two offices for council member at large.
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Read MoreRowland has proven experience and would bring needed change for Independence
Mayor Weir worked successfully on funding for police and animal shelter
Given the issues presented during the current mayor's primary election, including candidate campaign fund sources, special-interest group involvement and pending legal actions, a significant accomplishment and tremendous effort on the part of Mayor Weir has been overlooked.
Paths to strategic and tax-efficient giving for others
As we enter into a third year of battling COVID, somedays it's hard to not be discouraged. The spread of the omicron variant seems out of control as our hospitals continue to be stressed and our schools are struggling to stay open. We all want to be done with the pandemic, but it just keeps on hanging on. We are all longing for some positive news that will give us hope.
A trimmed-back Build Back Better might work
The Democrats’ enormous tax and spending package, known as Build Back Better, has stalled in Congress with little hope of recovery in its present form. President Joe Biden said last week he’d settle for enacting as much of it as possible. If the administration is willing to prioritize and apply sound fiscal policy, the result could be a better bill – or bills – with every chance of passing.
DEADLINE FOR ELECTION LETTERS
The deadline to submit letters to the editor regarding the Feb. 8 election is 5 p.m.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Mayor Weir has led well and deserves another term Crystal Peters, Independence To the editor: I am voting for Mayor Weir in our upcoming elections. Over her two terms as mayor of our fair city, she has displayed her continued commitment to economic development and prosperity in our community.
Old friends in new romance adapt to unfamiliar dynamic
Dear Abby: I’m in a new relationship with a man I have known for 30 years. We had our own lives, married others, had kids and then split with our spouses. After all this time, we have finally gotten together and discovered we were made for each other. Neither of us has experienced this intense kind of love before.
IMST breathing exercises can help lower blood pressure
Dear Doctors: I wonder if there have been any updates on that breathing technique called IMST? It was being studied because it can lower systolic blood pressure. I’m on blood pressure meds, and when I meet with my cardiologist, I want to talk to him about trying this method.
With markets tanking, fear returns—but don’t panic
Checked your stock portfolio or 401(k) balance recently? If so, you likely felt a sinking feeling in your stomach and worry over what to do next. You might well have seen your balance drop a whopping 10% in recent days. If you were seduced by Bitcoin and its fickle associates, the spreadsheet likely will look worse.
Live each day fully, and be of service to others
Maybe you’ve heard people say, “In my next life, I want to be....” Then they fill in the blank with something they think might be an improvement. I can’t imagine having another life.