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  • 1st Amendment Meeting Held Discussing Our Speech Rights July 30, 2026
  • Today Is Anniversary Of ‘In God We Trust’ Motto July 30, 2026
  • Thayer Mighty Mites Sign-Ups Are Coming Up On August 1st July 30, 2026
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  • Representative Jason Smith Casts Vote To Ban Insider Trading! July 29, 2026
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  1. 1st Amendment Meeting Held Discussing Our Speech Rights
  2. Today Is Anniversary Of ‘In God We Trust’ Motto
  3. Thayer Mighty Mites Sign-Ups Are Coming Up On August 1st
  4. Beat the Heat: Keep Your Electrolytes Balanced Today

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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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Benjamin Wilson talking at the First Amendment Forum.

1st Amendment Meeting Held Discussing Our Speech Rights

July 30, 2026 Jennifer Thomas

WashU Law held a First Amendment clinic at Collin’s Coffee. Residents from all walks of life showed up to hear about free speech.

  • Today Is Anniversary Of ‘In God We Trust’ Motto
  • Representative Jason Smith Casts Vote To Ban Insider Trading!
  • Hawley Votes Against Bill Banning Junk Food on SNAP
  • Thayer To Hold Another Town Hall On July 30th

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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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Today Is Anniversary Of ‘In God We Trust’ Motto

July 30, 2026

Today is the 70th anniversary of when “In God We Trust” became America’s motto.  President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the law.

Pineapple 101: Unlocking the Benefits and Mastering the Slice

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

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Thayer Mighty Mites Sign-Ups Are Coming Up On August 1st

July 30, 2026

The Thayer Mighty Mites sign-ups will be on August 1st at the Thayer Elementary School between 9 am and 11 am.

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