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Everyone's mother has an embarrassing story to tell, even Doug's mom. Watch where you stick your head, Dougie. 

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The Central Missouri Mules fired a final round 285 on Wednesday to come from behind and win the NCAA-II Midwest/Central Super Regional with a three-round total of five-under par 859 at The Club at Strawberry Creek. Freshman Robby Hughey won the individual crown with a 13-under par 203.

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May 8 is a significant day, although it may not be featured on every single calendar.  It is the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, or V-E Day. This is the anniversary of the end of hostilities during World War II in Europe, which ceased in 1945. The Sedalia VFW recognized and thanked World War II veterans for their service today (May 8).

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Missouri Lt. Governor Peter Kinder announced 35 winners of the Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award today (May 8), including Anna Lee Bail of Sedalia.

Lt. Governor Kinder presented the awards at a luncheon for the winners and their guests outside his office in the Capitol. Bail was nominated by Rep. Stanley Cox of Sedalia.

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Over the weekend, I overheard a woman going on and on about what she wanted for Mother's Day. Diamond earrings, a few hours at the spa and a nice dinner out. Except for one small detail: she didn't have any kids! I almost fell out of my chair when the lady she was with asked, "Your husband does all that and you guys don't even have kids?"

Apparently, they have an agreement that because she could theoretically have kids, she should get a Mother's Day present. Is it just me or is that a little...weird?

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The Sedalia City Council met Monday night (May 6) at City Hall. One of the main items on its agenda was the approval of a bid to build a new office building for Crown Hill Cemetery. The council approved a bid of $143,215 from JC Meyers Construction Company of Warrensburg, Mo.

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In my opinion, we can never say enough "thank you" messages or show enough support for our men and women fighting for our freedom. Chris Rutter is a friend of mine from Clinton, Mo., and I felt compelled to share his Facebook post from earlier today.

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The Sedalia Area Farmers’ Market will have its opening day of the 2013 season from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds main gate on South Hwy. 65. The market will also be open from 3 to 6 p.m. on Fridays.

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It's time for the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. This is one of my favorite times of the year, where I can watch non-stop hockey and read all about it. There are certain traditions that I love that players do at this time of the year.

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Families, friends and supporters gathered at the Mathewson Exhibition Center this morning as 120 soldiers of the 35th Combat Aviation Brigade of the Missouri National Guard returned from Kuwait. Governor Jay Nixon welcomed back the soldiers on behalf of Missouri and was proud of their efforts. Nixon said he appreciates the honor, courage, duty, a love of country that these men and women displayed and believes families and friends should be proud of their service.

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