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  • Hawley Votes Against Bill Banning Junk Food on SNAP July 28, 2026
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Hawley Votes Against Bill Banning Junk Food on SNAP

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Pineapple 101: Unlocking the Benefits and Mastering the Slice

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Thayer To Hold Another Town Hall On July 30th

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How Small Business Owners Can Use Public Speaking to Grow Success

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  1. Hawley Votes Against Bill Banning Junk Food on SNAP
  2. Pineapple 101: Unlocking the Benefits and Mastering the Slice
  3. Thayer To Hold Another Town Hall On July 30th
  4. How Small Business Owners Can Use Public Speaking to Grow Success

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A resident of Alton speaking his concerns over the store on the square.

How Small Business Owners Can Use Public Speaking to Grow Success

July 25, 2026 Staff

Public speaking skills aren’t a “nice to have” add-on; they’re a practical edge that supports business growth strategies and strengthens the startup success factors that keep opportunities moving.

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America250 Time Capsule Officially Sealed Until 2276

June 23, 2026 Jennifer Thomas

“America’s Time Capsule” is officially sealed and ready for the future. The capsule will be buried at Independence National Historical Park on July 4, 2026. It is set to remain closed until the year 2276. “The capsule will be buried at Independence National Historical Park on July 4, 2026.” Inside The sealed capsule contains many […]

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Hawley Votes Against Bill Banning Junk Food on SNAP

July 28, 2026 Jennifer Thomas

Missouri Senator Josh Hawley voted against a Senate amendment that would ban the purchase of junk food using SNAP.

  • Thayer To Hold Another Town Hall On July 30th
  • Idaho Approves Firing Squad As Primary Death Penalty
  • Trump Give Patriotic Heartwarming Speech On July 4
  • Special City Assessment Meeting To Determine Needs

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Appalachian Mountains Hold Enough Lithium For 328 Years

May 18, 2026

Geologists have found a massive supply of lithium in the Appalachian Mountains. The haul is worth about $64.4 billion.

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Pineapple 101: Unlocking the Benefits and Mastering the Slice

July 28, 2026

Fresh pineapples are tasty and the only known source of bromelain, an enzyme with anti-inflammatory properties. Read on to learn more.

Pro-Life Group Partners With Coffee Farm For Funding

Idaho Approves Firing Squad As Primary Death Penalty

Trump Give Patriotic Heartwarming Speech On July 4

Special City Assessment Meeting To Determine Needs

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Thayer Offers Basketball Camp For Kids Kindergarten Through 8th Grade

April 30, 2026

The Thayer Bobcats are anticipating great advances in their basketball teams. To help the idea along, they are hosting basketball camps.

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