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Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:46:22 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/25676013/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:25676013 If success is largely about seizing opportunities, then the future prosperity of St. Joseph and the surrounding region is heavily dependent on two primary activities. Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:45:35 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/25676037/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:25676037 A trailblazer faces a lonely, treacherous journey more likely to be filled with reasons to give up than to press on. Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:46:52 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/25676078/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:25676078 Your mortgage holder is not your enemy. Neither is your credit card company, for that matter. Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:47:30 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/localnews/25676047/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:25676047 When it comes to politics and government service, both words and actions matter. For no better example, look to two figures on the local scene — one who lost Tuesday and one who won. Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:47:54 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31075068/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31075068 Wed, 16 May 2012 21:36:42 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31069035/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31069035 Now several years in development, the proposed Agri-Business Expo Center appears to be gaining traction and credibility. Tue, 15 May 2012 19:40:27 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31064442/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31064442 Since 1945, there has not been a year in the United States in which fewer than 100 law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:06:21 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31058869/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31058869 Keeping the grass mowed, staying on schedule for all of the kids’ ballgames, planning our vacations — this is springtime in America’s heartland. Sun, 13 May 2012 22:35:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31056345/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31056345 Who could see this coming? Sat, 12 May 2012 22:09:48 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31052083/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31052083 The best museum exhibits exist to preserve our past, but their passion is to educate and enlighten those who seek to understand what it all means. Fri, 11 May 2012 22:51:46 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31052017/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31052017 Fri, 11 May 2012 22:28:35 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31045475/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31045475 Pay raises are wonderful things. The added money allows you and your family to buy more at the grocery store, purchase that new sofa you have had your eye on, or trade in that old clunker for a new car that’s more dependable. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:58:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31039804/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31039804 It always was hard to fathom that our representatives in Washington, given what influence they have, ever would allow mass closings of rural post offices. Wed, 9 May 2012 22:24:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31031670/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31031670 A recent News-Press headline trumpeted the success of the St. Joseph Family YMCA in finally paying off its debts. This is no small feat. Tue, 8 May 2012 22:25:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31024980/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31024980 Missouri lawmakers must confront the fact that putting off capital improvements on the state’s college and university campuses makes matters worse. Mon, 7 May 2012 22:06:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31019362/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31019362 The “brain drain” persists more than a generation after demographers and boosters of rural America first gave it name and labeled it a huge problem. Sun, 6 May 2012 23:10:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31015604/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31015604 If our history is important, how best do we honor it? Sat, 5 May 2012 21:33:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31012791/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31012791 Missouri Western State University has taken the bold step of hiring its own outside expert to evaluate how it manages its finances and make the case for improved state funding. Fri, 4 May 2012 22:38:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/31003757/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:31003757 Put on some sturdy walking shoes and get ready for an exciting weekend, St. Joseph. The next three days are packed with a blend of activities that showcase the best of our community. Thu, 3 May 2012 21:19:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30996038/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30996038 The next time a lawmaker asks for a tax increase, ask what he or she is doing about tax fairness. Wed, 2 May 2012 22:23:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30989687/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30989687 When people of faith come together to raise their voices in prayer and unity, amazing things can happen. Tue, 1 May 2012 22:45:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30981442/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30981442 Solar panels on the rooftop. Blue recycling bins at the curb. Methane from decomposing garbage powering the lights in 1,000 homes. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:28:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30975769/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30975769 If a gambler is low on cash, should you loan him money? Sun, 29 Apr 2012 22:34:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30972822/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30972822 Civic and business leaders in St. Joseph would be wise to heed the message delivered recently by the directors of the Patee House and Pony Express museums. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:10:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30970011/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30970011 Fred Astaire may have been a great dancer, but until he got out there on the floor with Ginger Rogers, you’d never know it. And can you imagine Batman without Robin? Lewis without Clark? Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:13:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30963228/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30963228 Experience is a powerful teacher. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:16:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30957789/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30957789 As stewards of the largest news organization in Northwest Missouri, we take seriously the responsibility to serve the public interest — our readers’ interests. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:06:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30951224/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30951224 In coming days, proponents of racial equality in our part of the world will ask each of us to do more to bridge the gap between polite support and justice. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:56:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30944767/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30944767 Finally, sanity comes to a very real problem. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:52:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30938760/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30938760 Quitting smoking is hard. Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:54:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30935488/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30935488 Amelia Earhart lives on. Her daring spirit continues to intrigue and inspire us, 75 years after her disappearance. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 21:03:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30931616/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30931616 If April had a color, it would be pink. If it had a sound, it would be birds singing. And if April had a flavor, it would be something like radishes and rhubarb and asparagus. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:08:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30925645/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30925645 Anything done under false pretenses rightly raises eyebrows. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:55:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30917756/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30917756 The biggest myth about arson is that, while a serious crime, it largely is a problem only for those property owners directly affected and for the handful of neighborhoods where it occurs with any frequency. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:51:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30911279/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30911279 Scientists, regulators and advocates for agriculture must find common ground soon on the best way to curb the use of antibiotics to promote animal growth. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:57:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30904297/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30904297 It’s not like all of us can just dust off the resume, put on a winning smile and expect to wow recruiters at area job fairs. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 23:00:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30898082/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30898082 The contrast could not be more striking. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:54:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30894845/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30894845 By now, it should be clear leaders of Missouri Western State University see advantage in improving, expanding and developing arts programming — and then inviting the community to take part. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:12:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30891649/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30891649 If you subscribe to the notion that government exists to serve the governed, then this week’s news from St. Joseph City Hall is heartening. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:17:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30884553/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30884553 You don’t have to be a singer, dancer, actor or painter to identify with the arts. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:07:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30878231/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30878231 Heartland Heath’s expansion into Kansas City — a “redefining” of its market — raised the usual hackles from the hospital’s detractors. But residents of this region are more likely to benefit from this move than suffer. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:16:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30871075/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30871075 The jumping jack — finally, after four years before the General Assembly — soon may become Missouri’s official state exercise. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:06:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30863516/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30863516 Zero. That’s how many shots were fired by St. Joseph police officers during arrests or altercations last year. The department credits Tasers with protecting officers and suspects alike. Mon, 9 Apr 2012 19:32:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30857346/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30857346 If boosting your odds of winning Mega Millions were this easy, you’d make this choice every time. Sun, 8 Apr 2012 22:17:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30854547/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30854547 Spring has been spectacular in our region. Trees and flowers bloom in bright bursts of color under sunny skies. Sat, 7 Apr 2012 21:54:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30851814/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30851814 Mark Twain is credited with a memorable observation: “Everyone talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” That may be true. But beginning this month, you’ll be better guided on what precautions to take when severe weather strikes. Fri, 6 Apr 2012 23:07:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30845064/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30845064 Education leads to higher incomes, of this there is no doubt. Thu, 5 Apr 2012 22:52:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30837703/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30837703 Civic boosters seek advantage in employing a reliable argument: “If you’re not moving forward, you’re falling back.” Wed, 4 Apr 2012 23:11:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30830177/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30830177 “Education is incredibly important to us.” Tue, 3 Apr 2012 22:54:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30821193/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30821193 Perhaps two-thirds of the eligible voters in the St. Joseph School District won’t be voting today. You can make the argument the results at the polls may not be a true reflection of the public’s sentiment. Mon, 2 Apr 2012 19:19:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30815032/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30815032 More reports of suspected child abuse mean more work for child advocates and counselors in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. But consider the alternative. Sun, 1 Apr 2012 23:02:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30811138/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30811138 One key point about Tuesday’s school bond election in St. Joseph: A simple majority will not be enough to approve this issue. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:32:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30807608/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30807608 Backers of public radio in Northwest Missouri should take notice: The business model for their 41-year-old station is changing. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:43:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30800474/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30800474 Scientific breakthroughs, when optimally timed, arrive at the precise moment in history when they can do the most good in the world. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:54:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30790454/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30790454 The fateful encounter between George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin is debated — rather than immediately prosecuted — because Florida law is markedly different from that of Missouri and more than 20 other states. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:48:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30776030/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30776030 In a world where technology and sophisticated crime-fighting techniques seemingly are all the rage, it turns out it’s the simple things that matter most. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:37:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30767284/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30767284 Sometime in coming weeks, we may learn St. Joseph finally has been selected to receive federal money to beef up its police force. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:45:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30758035/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30758035 Who is responsible when average student debt at college graduation ranges from $20,000 to $25,000? Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:16:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30754670/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30754670 Ethanol once was considered unfeasible; now it powers cars on the highway. Wind energy once was viewed as unrealistic; now turbines whirl throughout our region. Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:03:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30750834/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30750834 Reading is a skill that can be taught, but the habit of reading is more likely to be caught. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:16:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30743180/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30743180 Rural living can be wonderful. It’s quieter and more serene than city life; you’re surrounded by nature. It comes with fewer daily aggravations. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:22:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30733432/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30733432 It’s easy to forget as seemingly endless fields of grain blur outside car windows. Cattle grazing on a hillside are like so much rural scenery. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:34:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30727190/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30727190 You walk into your bank or credit union to make a deposit, and the men in the office are dressed in suits and ties, and the women, attractive dresses. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:19:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30718090/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30718090 The people of Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas know from recent personal experience that sometimes the forces of nature — with or without an assist from the Corps of Engineers — are too much to withstand on our own. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:46:56 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30706316/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30706316 We hear so many opinions about the U.S. economy and the influence of key decision-makers on the lives of the average American family. Rare is the chance to hear firsthand from someone on the inside. Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:34:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30702885/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30702885 Apparently nothing will come easily for supporters of the St. Joseph School District’s proposal to raise and spend $42 million improving school facilities. Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:38:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30698934/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30698934 Recycling waste material usually is a worthy venture, though rarely a profitable one. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:14:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30689816/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30689816 Some numbers just jump off the page at the reader — such as these deep in a recent News-Press story about how high fuel prices pose peril for farmers: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:04:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30681594/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30681594 Our community’s priorities will change over time. So, too, must the methods we use to pursue these objectives. After all, the world is changing. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:58:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30671127/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30671127 Donnell Turner knows the challenge, calling it “very much an uphill battle.” And he knows just as well the potential payoff. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:32:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30663717/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30663717 When you do the math, it’s clear Central High School has an attendance problem. Credit the administrators for seeing that and trying to do something about it. Mon, 12 Mar 2012 19:16:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30656740/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30656740 We usually don’t look forward to a new bill in our mailbox, but there may be a silver lining in the recent decision to split the water and sewer bills for St. Joseph residents. Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:15:00 CDT http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30653409/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30653409 The U.S. Post Office and Courthouse at Eighth and Edmond streets in Downtown St. Joseph hardly is “old” or “historic” by local standards. Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:13:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30649725/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30649725 St. Joseph’s antiquated sewer system has created plenty of stress for residents and city staff. Fri, 9 Mar 2012 21:51:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30641596/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30641596 In any round of military belt-tightening, there is a tendency to offer the sentiment that we can only hope for the best. But that’s hardly all we can do. Thu, 8 Mar 2012 22:11:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30632501/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30632501 Two non-serious questions come to mind after a rough few days for utility customers in St. Joseph and Northwest Missouri: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 21:56:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30624353/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30624353 The next cookout could be kind of lean. Here in cattle country, we’re eyeing the beef market with mixed feelings and a bit of wonderment. Tue, 6 Mar 2012 21:14:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30614965/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30614965 At one time, it cost a dime to use a pay phone and every house had a telephone mounted to the wall. Mon, 5 Mar 2012 19:20:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30607596/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30607596 The closure of a portion of Interstate 229 around St. Joseph this week is an inconvenience, but one we gladly accept to ensure safety. Sun, 4 Mar 2012 23:03:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30603751/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30603751 A two-year study of Missouri’s death penalty has produced more than a few good ideas for ensuring justice is served. Sat, 3 Mar 2012 22:13:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30598558/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30598558 Money is tight for local school districts, that is without question. What is up for debate is just how far schools should go to improve the cash flow. Fri, 2 Mar 2012 22:13:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30585423/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30585423 Two worthwhile programs focused on Missouri share a common goal: Helping people just getting started in pursuing dreams of building up and owning something of their own. Thu, 1 Mar 2012 22:44:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30575204/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30575204 We should not need any reminders of the potential for nature to wreak havoc — not after Katrina, after Joplin, after the Flood of 2011 and the Ice Storm of 2007. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:33:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30565265/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30565265 The things you can learn when you go online: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 22:47:16 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30555083/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30555083 The cost of Missouri River flooding continues to climb. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:20:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30547507/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30547507 Advocates for ending hunger — not just in the abstract, but here in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas — have tried just about everything over the years. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:50:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30543598/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30543598 Pair up two of the fastest-growing fields in the country — health care and information technology — and what do you have? Sat, 25 Feb 2012 22:17:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30539682/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30539682 Want to put a stop to any good feelings about a recovering economy? Try filling up your car with a tank of gas. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:25:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30530649/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30530649 If someone with credibility, resources and a workable business plan wants to operate an indoor swimming pool in Downtown St. Joseph, we have one that just might fit the bill. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:28:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30521015/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30521015 Word of a corporate buyout of a local company usually makes us uneasy. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:02:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30511523/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30511523 The overwhelming majority of Missouri House members voted recently to ban the state Department of Transportation from operating Interstate 70 as a toll road. That’s a fact, although not yet the law of the land. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:34:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30503147/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30503147 Proponents of a communitywide no-smoking ordinance for restaurants and other businesses may or may not get what they want from the St. Joseph City Council, but they do benefit from trends working in their favor. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:03:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30496629/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30496629 The morning headline jumps out at you: “Wealthy nations with a lot of fast food: Destined to be obese?” A day or so later, a similar one follows: “Kansas health chief: Obesity top 2012 priority.” Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:56:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30492878/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30492878 Saving money comes at a cost. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:52:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30487505/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30487505 Ten years in, and Downtown St. Joseph’s Mardi Gras celebration still offers a mid-winter respite for restless souls seeking a good time. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:45:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30479490/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30479490 Those who are hesitant to put more public money into Downtown St. Joseph fall into two general categories: The Disbelievers and The Show-Me Crowd. Both have their points, but both can be swayed. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:18:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30469255/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30469255 Another week, another round of good news from leading industrial companies in this region. And that means good news for wage-earners, too. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:24:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30459898/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30459898 Farmers in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas achieve amazing feats in their fields. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:14:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30448978/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30448978 A quick quiz on the Missouri Sunshine Law (answers follow): Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:23:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30442079/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30442079 Transportation ranks among the most important issues to rural America. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:38:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30437465/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30437465 The overall numbers are staggering, the impact across the country to be measured in hundreds of billions of dollars. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:56:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30433509/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30433509 Across Missouri, government does a helpful thing that goes little noticed — even in these times when a few extra bucks in your pocket can get your attention. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:55:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30423706/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30423706 Do you feel safe in St. Joseph? If the answer is yes, count yourself among the majority. Thu, 9 Feb 2012 22:09:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30413800/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30413800 The health care “system” in our country at times can seem to be remarkably dysfunctional. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 22:02:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30403806/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30403806 We’ve still got it. The manufacturing sector has taken a tumble the last few years, but signs of recovery definitely are popping up. Tue, 7 Feb 2012 21:51:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30393369/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30393369 We note with more than passing interest the recent News-Press article stating 63 percent of students in the St. Joseph School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. Mon, 6 Feb 2012 19:47:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30385533/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30385533 Fewer than 800 Missourians died last year in traffic accidents on the state’s roads and highways. So what? Well, the last time that happened, Harry Truman was in the White House, St. Joseph’s streetcars ran on rails and cables Downtown, and the Belt Highway was a narrow, two-lane road. Sun, 5 Feb 2012 22:37:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30381293/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30381293 At least in Buchanan County, voters on Tuesday will decide something important. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 21:55:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30376203/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30376203 Ring the bell — school is in session. And at the Pony School, there is much to learn. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:12:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30364872/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30364872 As examples go, few rival the Noyes Home for Children when it comes to serving as a model for what private charitable giving can do for a community and region. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:33:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30355308/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30355308 Timing is everything. Just look at news events Wednesday associated with Missouri Western State University. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:24:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30344883/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30344883 It’s been barely three days, and still we cannot get the images out of our mind. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:30:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30335494/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30335494 Two examples of the St. Joseph School District giving school patrons what they want: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:55:00 CST http://www.newspressnow.com/opinion/30328351/detail.html urn:ibsys:content:30328351 Recent changes in the FBI’s definition of rape provide a more realistic reflection of the extent of the crime, which unfortunately is more pervasive in our society than previously indicated. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:16:00 CST