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(LISTEN): 90-year-old Jefferson City Korean War veteran appreciates not being forgotten on his birthday

December 13, 2024

Jefferson City’s mayor today will visit a Korean War veteran who is celebrating his 90th birthday. Merle Blessing was born in northern Missouri’s New Hampton and lives in Jefferson City. Mr. Blessing was stationed at

Mid-Missouri lawmaker hopes to honor female veterans

January 3, 2023

Legislation designating June 12 of each year as Women Veterans Appreciation Day has been filed by a mid-Missouri state lawmaker. The issue is important to State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia). He’s the bill sponsor.

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(LISTEN): 90-year-old Jefferson City Korean War veteran appreciates not being forgotten on his birthday

Mid-Missouri lawmaker hopes to honor female veterans