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Sedalia VFW Hosts a Salute to War on Terrorism Veterans

Doug — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:12:41 +0000

The Sedalia VFW Post 2591 honored War on Terrorism Veterans with a lunch, pie auction and ceremony on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 24) at the Sedalia VFW Building. The lunch consisted of ham n' beans that was purchased and prepared by post member Bob Rinehart.

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Walmart Plans to Hire 100,000 Veterans

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:03:45 +0000

The national unemployment rate spiked following the 2008 financial crash, and it has remained stubbornly high ever since. Unfortunately, it has been even worse for returning American service members. Today, though, Walmart announced a plan to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years.

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Show Me Honor Flight Fundraiser Raises $19,000

Denny — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:35:35 +0000

Townsquare Media's 7th fundraiser for the Show Me Honor Flight raised $19,000, making it our most successful fundraiser to date.

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Fishing With a Vet Brings Big Turnout, Buck Contests in Full Swing

Sam Schleicher — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:00:13 +0000

The MO Kids Outdoors Fishing With a Vet had an awesome turnout last weekend! The weather was great, and we had about 100 kids come enjoy the great outdoors. Everyone went home with a prize package including fishing information, tackle and certificates from DQ.

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Come Join Us for a Field Day at Clover Dell Park

Huntin' Harry — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:28:43 +0000

Bow season is here and I’m lovin' the weather. I got a call this week from Harold Ray and he has something for you to win. Stop into Ray’s Custom Butchery 7 miles East of Sedalia on 50 Hwy during bow season and register to win a $100 gift certificate towards deer processing for gun season. Two certificates will be given away and I’ll get to announce the winners November 2.

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Cross-Country Wagon Ride Honoring Veterans Passes Through Sedalia

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:22:57 +0000

Motorists may have seen a large covered wagon drawn by two horses traveling southbound on South Limit this morning (September 19). The wagon was passing though Sedalia on a journey across the country known as the Freedom Trail Ride, honoring the fallen members of the military and supporting children with disabilities.

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New Report States Military Veterans Have More Health Problems Than Civilians

Shauna Wright — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:32:25 +0000

A new report from the CDC finds that men who’ve served in the military carry a heavier health burden than civilians — in fact, veterans are significantly more likely to have two or more chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

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Show-Me Honor Flight

Sam Schleicher — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 16:20:53 +0000

Support our veterans by donating to the Show-Me Honor Flight. The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America's veterans for all their sacrifices. We transport our heroes to Washington, D

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May Fundraising Raises $13,000 for Show-Me Honor Flight Veterans

Sam Schleicher — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:16:46 +0000

Townsquare Media in conjunction with Casey's General Stores and Sedalia's new car dealers successfully raised $13,000 in May to support the 2012 Show-Me Honor Flight, which provides veterans a trip to Washington DC to visit war memorials for the wars they served in.

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Honoring Veterans This Memorial Day Weekend

Doug — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:15:55 +0000

The end of the school year is here, and Memorial Day weekend is a way most get into the swing of things as a family for the summer. While most will head out to the Lake of the Ozarks, go watch a baseball game or have a family reunion or picnic, a few years ago I started a tradition with my son, and I hope to share it with the whole family.

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