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Thursday, November 5, 2009

Seeing their memorial

by Bob Priddy on November 5, 2009

in Human Interest, Military, Miscellaneous

Hundreds of World War Two veterans from Missouri have taken free trips to the National World War Two Memorial in Washington D. C., thanks to the Honor Flight program.

Missouri Honor Flights are operating from several cities, part of a four-year old program that began in Ohio and has spread throughout the nation. [click to continue…]

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Credit score fraud a growing problem

by Brent Martin 11/5/09 6:49 PM

A new scam in town helps those without good credit present a better credit score to lenders. The scheme has drawn the attention of the federal prosecutor’s office in Kansas City.
To obtain some loans, the credit score is everything. Some who have a low score have been able to obtain loans anyway by renting, buying [...]

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Missourian among wounded in Fort Hood shooting rampage

by Steve Walsh 11/5/09 6:17 PM

A soldier from Independence is among 31 people injured in a shooting rampage that left at least 12 people dead at Fort Hood Army Base in Texas.
21-year-old Keara Bono was shot in the left shoulder and is being treated for her injuries. She was wounded when at least one, possibly three, fellow soldiers went on [...]

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Cardinals announce Winter Warm Up plans

by Bill Pollock 11/5/09 4:05 PM

Cardinals Care, the charitable foundation of the St. Louis Cardinals, said the 14th annual Winter Warm-Up will move to the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch and tickets will be available starting Friday, November 27th.

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Federal Reserve Bank hosts rural economic development event in Moberly

by Steve Walsh 11/5/09 2:26 PM

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is hosting a Friday event in Moberly aimed at helping to promote community and economic development. It’s called “Tool and Techniques for Rural Development,” with the Fed joined by the University of Missouri Extension and Moberly Area Community College.
Glenda Wilson, Assistant Vice President and Community Affairs Officer for [...]

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