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The ‘Branson Promise’ is the key to Branson's future success
Over two decades ago, Branson developed a document called the "Branson Promise." It does two things. It provides our visitors with...

Gary J. Groman
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Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership: Take time to get involved
Dave, I’ve run my own small business for about five years. So far, we’re doing pretty well. At this point, I’d like to find ways for my...

Dave Ramsey
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Reader’s Corner: Learn about area quilting groups at Kimberling Area Library
Join Rose Allen and Sue Munson of the Wellness for Warriors Quilting Group, which makes quilts for police officers, firefighters and veteran

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Sing, wherever you are
Often, circumstances or memories combine with my daily devotions or something from a sermon or online teaching to send me down some real...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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We should name our new mouse, Mortimer…Walt, let’s talk about it!
The Disneys were coming back on a train from a bad business trip in New York City where Charles Mintz, Walt’s distributor, basically...

Bob Ford
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Stock Market Insights: Rising egg prices - inflation impact
The latest inflation numbers showed inflation went up 3% in January from December. Egg prices increased over 15% from December to January..

Dr. Richard Baker
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Dave Says: A high-risk proposition
Now, I don’t know the exact course you’re talking about, but I do know quite a bit about the concept of buying and selling stocks...

Dave Ramsey
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Been Thinkin’ About…Roses in a dark room
A dark bedroom, a single light. The lamp was a strange thing, heavily weighted, long, spindly neck, rough black charcoal-like texture of...

Joshua Heston
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Good Food!
The latest recipe from Chef Jeff Woodward, The Rogue Chef; and recipes using superfoods.

Staff Reports
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Memories from the Homestead: D'Addario's roots began in Italy
Going into the 1950s, the company had primarily focused on the production of violin strings, but with popularity in guitars...

John Fullerton
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Short-eared oddballs
Near Greenfield, Missouri, was a huge group of short-eared owls, a species a little bit like the barred owl in size and appearance

Larry Dablemont
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Lightspeed Electrical: The hiring pool
Did you know that it takes at least four years to become a skilled and knowledgeable service electrician; the kind that can diagnose problem

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Stock Market Insights: Navigating change - inflation, tariffs and trends
As of February 12, 2025, the U.S. economy and stock market are navigating a complex landscape shaped by recent policy decisions, inflation..

Submitted to Branson Globe
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Reader’s Corner: KAL children’s programs for spring
Programs begin at 10:30 a.m. at KAL and last about one hour. Kimberling Area Library is located at 45 Kimberling Blvd., Kimberling City.

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Excelsior Springs: It must be what’s in the water!
And then there’s the story of President Harry S. Truman’s famous night at Excelsior Spring’s premiere hotel the Elms.

Bob Ford
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Resolution or determination? Make 2025 the year you gain control of your money
So, stick around! I’ve got a plan to help you pay off your credit cards once and for all.

Rachel Cruze
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Snow - a beautiful reminder
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow...

Tiffany Gravett
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Reflections: Praise like Jehoshaphat
First, Jehoshaphat turned to God; he called the people to a fast, and he assembled them to collectively seek the Lord and remember God’s...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Memories from the Homestead: Remembering our friend George Atwood
With strong New England roots and an excellent work ethic, young George took to farm work growing up and did very well keeping up with...

John Fullerton
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Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Wrecking my plans…
My brutally honest answer would probably be a big fat NO, with a lot of whining and complaining to follow. Can't you just make things...

Tiffany Gravett
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