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Joplin Tornado Relief Efforts
On May 22 a tornado hit Joplin, Mo., causing immeasurable damage to homes and businesses. Residents had a mere 20-minute warning to find shelter before the storms hit. At time of publication, the death toll sits at 122 as citizens of Joplin sort through the wreckage.
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Health & Wellness,
Missouri & Ozarks
Shop Local, Eat Local
Greene County citizens are rapidly becoming "locavores" -- those who seek out goods produced within a 100-mile radius of their hometown. When you live somewhere as bountiful as the Ozarks, it's easy to find local produce and meat if you know where to look.
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Economy,
Government,
Missouri & Ozarks
Census 2010: Why It Matters
Do you know what the census is? Did you know that a census every 10 years is required by our Constitution? This is a census year and there are a few things you might want to know about this very important process.
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Health & Wellness
Crisis in Haiti: What You Can Do To Help
On January 12th, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 rocked the small nation of Haiti, forever changing the structure of their country and their population. In the aftermath, individuals and organizations from all over the world are pitching in to do what they can to aid this devastated area.
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Health & Wellness
Forget the Fads: Make Health Resolutions that Stick in 2010
Every year it's the same old song and dance - you'll resolve to "lose weight" and "be healthy," and by February, you'll be on the couch wearing sweatpants and eating bonbons. Instead of making vague, unrealistic goals, resolve this year to take charge of your personal health and inform yourself.
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