Letters To Editor
Letter to the Editor: Preserving Missouri’s transit legacy
Missouri is unique in that it has two of the largest and longest running rural providers in the nation. SMTS and OATS Transit, along with 28 other transit providers including two large metro systems, are collectively able to provide transit accessibility in all 87 counties. Not every state can boast this and it is something…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Think about what diversity is
I was saddened to hear about the quick and easy removal of the Diversity and Inclusion Office at Northwest. I’d like to challenge everyone in Nodaway County to think about what diversity is and if you consider it personally important. If you truly believe that life is better only interacting with us white folks, then…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: “I think we need to humanize ‘others'”
Dear Editor, A close friend of mine recently asked me what I thought it would take to encourage people to have more compassion these days. After giving it some thought, I answered, “I think we need to humanize ‘others.’” I wanted to share about an encounter trip I recently took to the border of El…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Let’s all think like Matt Pearl
To the Editor, Matt Pearl’s message on Jan. 16 (Focus on living our best lives) was a monumental piece of work. What a thoughtful, caring and insightful individual he is. If we all had his mindset, this would be a by far more wonderful world in which to live. Let’s all turn our heads in…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Parsons on new water plant
Dear Editor, On Tuesday Feb. 4, the City of Maryville will ask voters to authorize revenue bonds to construct a new water treatment plant at Mozingo Lake. If you’ve lived in Maryville for any length of time, you may know that prior to 1994, the source of our drinking water was the 102 River just…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
As the CEO of Mosaic Life Care, I would like to take a moment to highlight the crucial role maternity departments in critical access hospitals such as Mosaic Medical Center—Maryville play in providing comprehensive women’s health care services in Northwest Missouri. Our region, and many other regions, have become known as OB/GYN deserts. Our belief…
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Dear Editor, I know Ms. Fulton has already made a wonderful rebuttal to Mr. Anderson’s claims made in his letter on Oct. 25, but as I write this on Nov. 7, after we know the results of this election, I’d like to chime into the conversation and reply to Mr. Anderson’s claims. “We can do…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Shortage of physicians
We often hear about the health care workforce shortage ongoing in our country. I feel it pertinent to clarify that much of the shortage is intentionally induced by hospital systems and the non-compete clauses standard in their employment contracts. A non-compete clause essentially ties a physician’s hands to a hospital. The hospital can make any…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Response on baby’s name
Baby Bo Mozingo, such a strong name for a little miracle. Why should it matter what name he was given? As a descendant of a Mozingo, I am proud that the City of Maryville gave him this symbol of belonging. Yes he had parents who made a bad decision – but who hasn’t – let…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Doing this would be better
Dear Editor, It will a happy day when this election is over. If it ever is. I would love to think and write about things other than politics. Less controversial things, like religion, caregiving, Messi, and aging. However, Larry Anderson in his column of October 24 replies to my reply. (We’ve got to stop meeting…
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