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I’m an athletic trainer – here’s how to know when kids sports are too intense
Health

I’m an athletic trainer – here’s how to know when kids sports are too intense

  • Adam Annaccone, University of Texas at Arlington
  • Nov 6, 2026

It can be tempting to ratchet up training intensity for kids in youth sports, but focusing on fun and letting them lead the way may ultimately be more rewarding.

Former Moberly daycare owner sentenced to prison for child endangerment
Local News

Former Moberly daycare owner sentenced to prison for child endangerment

  • Jacob Richey and Adam Berkowitz, KOMU 8 News
  • Nov 4, 2026

A Moberly woman accused of abusing children at her daycare was sentenced to 14 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Mother organizes ‘De Soto 2-Ply Typhoon TP’ing Crew’
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Mother organizes ‘De Soto 2-Ply Typhoon TP’ing Crew’

  • By Teresa Inserra
  • Oct 30, 2026
  • 2 min to read

Millie Marie Poley was somewhat joking when she asked fellow Facebook users on DeSoto Missouri 411 if anyone would let some kids toilet paper …

About 3,500 attend Arnold Chamber of Commerce trunk or treat
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About 3,500 attend Arnold Chamber of Commerce trunk or treat

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Oct 29, 2026
  • 1 min to read

Children filled their bags with candy and other treats, and the Gateway Food Pantry’s collection truck was packed with food donations last wee…

Calendar of Events Oct. 29-Nov. 5
Local Events
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Calendar of Events Oct. 29-Nov. 5

  • Oct 29, 2026
  • 11 min to read

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Compass clinic expands services for underserved youth
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Compass clinic expands services for underserved youth

  • Shannon MacGregor, guest columnist
  • Oct 28, 2026
  • 1 min to read

It has been nearly 18 months since Compass Health Network opened the doors of our Festus-Truman Center, an integrated healthcare facility desi…

St. John’s Lutheran completes Early Childhood Center
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St. John’s Lutheran completes Early Childhood Center

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Oct 28, 2026
  • 4 min to read

The St. John’s Lutheran Church and School on Oct. 18 celebrated the opening of its Early Childhood Center, 3517 Jeffco Blvd., in Arnold.

Many Halloween events planned in Jefferson County
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Many Halloween events planned in Jefferson County

  • By Leader staff
  • Oct 16, 2026
  • 7 min to read

As Halloween approaches, there are numerous opportunities for ghouls, ghosts and other creatures to get their fill of treats throughout Jeffer…

Onder faces two challengers for 3rd Congressional District
Elections

Onder faces two challengers for 3rd Congressional District

  • By Leader staff
  • Oct 13, 2026
  • 6 min to read

Incumbent Rep. Bob Onder will face two challengers – Democrat Bethany Mann and Libertarian Jim Higgins – on Nov. 3 to represent Missouri’s 3rd…

Eureka Days draws 10,000 for patriotic celebration
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Eureka Days draws 10,000 for patriotic celebration

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Oct 6, 2026
  • 5 min to read

Eureka Days, the city’s three-day festival, drew a crowd of about 10,000 to the downtown area Sept. 25-27.

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