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Margaret had saved diligently for decades. Every paycheck, a portion went toward her retirement account. Then, the day finally came: she retired. Suddenly, the hardest part wasn’t the saving. It …
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Brought to you by: Dillon Bird & Joshua Strong, Financial Advisors with Edward Jones
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6/25/26
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It is easy for a community to measure itself by the problems sitting directly in front of it.
Every town has them. Streets that need work. Buildings that need attention. Budgets that require …
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By Sean Shaughnessey, editor
Citizen Observer | 5/20/26 |
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Over the past year, I have had the opportunity, through the University of Missouri Extension, to write a series of free educational guidesheets focused on neighboring, community connection and civic …
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Contributed by David L. Burton
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5/19/26
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Over the years, I’ve noticed something interesting about the idea of neighboring — knowing and connecting with the people who live near us. Almost no one disagrees with it. If you ask whether …
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Contributed by David L. Burton
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5/14/26
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There are people in every town who talk about public service, and then there are people who simply live it.
Mike O’Donnell is one of those people. So is Paul Rinehart. So are many of the …
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By Sean Shaughnessey, editor
Citizen Observer | 5/14/26 |
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Highway work around here is about to hit another gear: In addition to the south-bound I-35 improvements, a major upgrade to the US 36-Bob Griffin Road intersection is ready to start and will …
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By Jack Briggs, Contributor
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5/12/26
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Governor Kehoe has signed 17 bills passed by the Missouri house and senate.
The budget was passed on Wednesday May 6 before the constitutional deadline. How much is the new budget? …
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By Paul Hamby, Contributor
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5/11/26
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Congratulations 2026 Graduates. You did it! You’re building a life. You may not fully grasp it now, but receiving your High School diploma will prove to be a valuable asset for life. Without …
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By Pastor Dave Nixdorf
River of Life Baptist Church | 5/5/26 |
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The noise awakened Chicken Little, and just as she woke, a rose leaf fell on her tail.
“Squawk! Squawk!” cried Chicken Little. “The sky’s falling down!” And she ran as fast as her legs …
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By Bill Arthur, Contributor
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5/5/26
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ANTHONY CHAPEL
Located in the Garvan Woodland Gardens is a remarkable chapel made of native wood and glass with a 52-foot vaulted ceiling. It is a much sought-after venue for weddings and is …
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By Mike Hanrahan, C-O Reporter
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5/4/26
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The only Missourian to be elected president, Harry Truman left office with no expansion of his wealth. In fact, he had very little money. He returned home to Independence with his wife, Bess, and no …
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By Jack Briggs, Contributor
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5/4/26
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Jefferson City. Twenty bills have been passed by both the Missouri House and Senate. Governor Kehoe has signed seven of those bills so far this year. One was a $3 billion additional spending bill. …
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Contributed by Paul Hamby
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5/4/26
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Farming isn’t just a way to make a living. It’s a way of life—one that I’ve been blessed to share with my family.
Growing up, I never dreamed I’d be a Congressman. All I wanted to do …
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By Sam Graves, Congressman MO #6
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5/4/26
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Porkopolis — Missouri Pig Museum
DJ’s at an Arizona radio station once threw a dart at a national map. It landed near St. Louis—more precisely, Linn, Missouri. Curious, they did a bit of …
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By Mike Hanrahan, C-O Reporter
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4/30/26
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“There are very fine people on both sides.”
Donald Trump took a lot of heat for this statement regarding the “Unite the Right” white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in …
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By Paul Hamby
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4/30/26
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In the lectionary cycle, used in the Catholic Church and some Protestant churches, Sunday, May 3, is the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
During the Easter season, Christian churches focus on the …
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4/30/26
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Letter to the Editor, Cameron Observer The best book I’ve read recently is The Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang. It says if you read the words of Jesus (some Bibles publish them in …
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4/30/26
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Following up on the April 2 nd headline stating “School Board Candidates Emphasize Communication…”, it is encouraging to read detailed reports of such meetings as the one on school wastewater …
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4/30/26
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Margaret Ida Hubbard did not win a seat on the Cameron school board.
That is not today’s point.
The point is this: Margaret Ida Hubbard showed up.
At last week’s school board …
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By Sean Shaughnessey, editor
Citizen Observer | 4/23/26 |
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On the evening of January 29, 2025, a UH-60 Army Black Hawk helicopter tragically collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. The collision took the lives of …
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By Congressman Sam Graves
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4/23/26
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MAQUOKETA CAVES AND STATE PARK
This interesting spot is a bit further away from the Cameron area, but it sounds very much worth the time. It is located in northeastern Iowa. Anyone who happens …
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By Mike Hanrahan, C/O Reporter
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4/16/26
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“Raising children is a journey generously sprinkled with what many view as teachable moments, perhaps none as challenging as those surrounding faith and religion.” — Judy Woodruff
The …
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By Bill Arthur, Contributing Writer
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4/16/26
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Last week the Missouri House and Senate passed HB 2061 sponsored by Rep George Hruza.
This bill mandates that high school and college teachers may not use anti-semitic language in their …
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By Paul Hamby, Contributor
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4/16/26
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Some of the first people we met when we came to town in 1988 were Bob and Elsie Earl. I was working in economic development for NW Electric and Bob was managing Rockwool and was a leading civic …
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Jack Briggs, Guest Columnist
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4/16/26
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March 27, 2026
Mr. Dan Landi Candidate for Cameron R-I School Board of Education Delivered via Email
Mr. Heath Gilbert Delivered via Email
FOR ONLINE AND PRINT PUBLICATION
Dear …
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By Sean Shaughnessey, Editor - Cameron Observer
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3/27/26
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