Letters To Editor

I would like to respond to the recent article, “Black Airs Frustrations.” In the article, a lopsided view is presented from school principals who fear for the welfare of homeschooled children. I would like to point out that, on average, homeschooled children score as well or slightly better on achievement tests than public schooled children,…

I am writing to express confusion about the recently installed sidewalk that starts at Connections Bank and runs south towards Kawasaki yet appears to end abruptly approximately 200 yards away from Kawasaki’s entrance (basically, in the middle of nothing). While I understand and appreciate efforts aimed at beautification and improvement, the current placement of this…

I must say I was appalled , by the photo, of the so called demonstrators. The one saying ICE are the violent criminals? What an uninformed pair of fools! Make no mistake, the decision to interfere with ICE doing its lawful duty, rest squarely with Renee Good. She should not have been there, as well…

Whether you call it “school choice” or vouchers, privatization of education socializes all the costs of education, but privatizes all the benefits. Private schools are private for a reason – because they don’t want the responsibility nor the accountability of educating all children. We won’t even get into the athletic recruiting rumors that seem to…

Public transit is vital to Missouri, whether you ride it or not. It ensures residents can get where they need to go while fueling billions in economic activity. Yet, the recent 42% cut in state transit funding has had serious consequences. While it is understood that the state is grappling with budgetary issues, the restoration…

I hope that all of you readers have had the privilege and joy of attending Once Upon a Mattress at the Maryville High School. What an incredible production, the sets, the costumes and the amazing performers, directors and the parents that enable these highly talented people to bring so much pleasure to the very fortunate…