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Daylight saving time debate

Turning back clocks is essential for safety of kids Daylight saving time was started during World War I to help conserve energy and supplies for the war effort. But I have a different perspective on daylight saving time on why it is beneficial. I live in rural Jones [Continue Reading »]

The hour is upon us: Activity Hour chaos

Just when students may think there are not enough hours in a day, remember that everyone has a full 24 at their disposal. Studies have shown that effective time management and organization helps mitigate even the most chaotic of situations. Therefore, as a result, students have all become [Continue Reading »]

News Briefs

Cedar Valley Divide The Cedar Valley Divide is now accepting submissions for its spring 2022 publication. The publication welcomes short fiction, poems, creative nonfiction, short plays, graphic art, photography and any other kind of art work that can be photographed. Students, staff and community members are all invited [Continue Reading »]

Area events planned as chilly weather moves in

As winter comes closer new events are popping up in the area. Keep in mind each location may have different face covering practices. What: Small Business Saturday When: Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Uptown Marion Enjoy holiday music while you shop and [Continue Reading »]

Be safe while traveling during Thanksgiving break

CONTRIBUTED: As more and more Americans hit the road and return to traveling for the holidays, concerns around road safety are top of mind. Nearly half of Americans (47%) plan to travel in the next six months, including 51% with plans to travel for Christmas, according to a survey by 3M. [Continue Reading »]

Thanksgiving recipes

Slow Cooker Turkey Adapted from www.recipetineats.com Ingredients 4 lb. turkey breast 1 head of garlic, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 tsp dried thyme leaves Rub 1 ½ tsp garlic powder 1 ½ tsp onion powder 1 tsp paprika 2 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper 2 tbsp olive [Continue Reading »]

Upcoming Sporting Events

Volleyball Saturday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. at East Central College Women’s Basketball Friday, Nov. 5, at 1 p.m. at Sedalia, Mo. Saturday Nov. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at Sedalia, Mo. Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 5:30 vs Black Hawk College-Moline at Johnson Hall Friday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 [Continue Reading »]

Veterans deserve good healthcare

When a recruit signs up for the military, they swear an oath that they will go where sent, follow orders of the commander-in-chief without question and protect the United Stated and its interests even at the cost of their lives. We owe our military members a depth of [Continue Reading »]

News Briefs

Fall musical Don’t forget to attend the fall musical put on by the Kirkwood theatre department. It’s in Ballantyne Auditorium in Cedar Hall on Thursday, Nov. 4, Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. Admission is free [Continue Reading »]