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The Friday Feature w/Sean: Lifting Burdens ✅ Welcome to Week #225 of The Friday Feature – Lifting Burdens. Yesterday, we had the privilege of addressing a large and engaged audience about the burdens we carry through life. These burdens, whether newly acquired or lingering from our youth, often weigh heavily on our minds and hearts. […]

The Friday Feature w/Sean: James Hoff – Acts of Kindness ✅ As my friend Kevin Wheeler wisely says, “There’s a lot of good people in this world. We just need to show people what it’s about.” And what is it about? It’s about being kind. Welcome to Week #224 of The Friday Feature. This week’s […]

By Sean J. Vanslyke | sean@gosemo.com Amid recent events like storms, we can’t overlook an important milestone: the retirement of Team SEMO’s Roger Clark. Roger retired since our last issue, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to him. After more than 28 years of dedicated service to SEMO Electric Cooperative’s members and GoSEMO Fiber’s subscribers, Roger […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Bret Baier – Everybody Has Something ✅ Welcome to Week #223 of The Friday Feature – Bret Baier: “Everybody Has Something.” With last night’s presidential debate, the blue and red discussions will dominate the conversation until November. However, when we step back, we see real people dealing with real issues. If […]

The Friday Feature w/Sean: Olympian Ryan Murphy ✅ Welcome to Week 222 of The Friday Feature: Olympian Ryan Murphy – the fulfillment of the pursuit of excellence looks different for each of us. This week, I was in Indianapolis for work, not realizing the USA Swimming Team Trials were happening there, too. After a long […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Using Your 1440 ✅ Welcome to Week 221 of The Friday Feature: 1,440 Per Day! Are we truly maximizing our 1,440 minutes each day to live, love, and lead? Meet Kim, an incredible source of positivity. As a mom, cancer survivor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author, she inspires us all […]

Rows of Beauty Battlefield Lavender in Centralia is every flower-lover’s dream! The 3-acre farm boasts 2,400 lavender plants, spanning 16 different varieties that vary in color, size, and fragrance. Farm guests can pick their own lavender bundles, attend classes and…
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Tribute to D-Day Over 25 years ago, “Saving Private Ryan” arrived on VHS. Our family gathered to watch it, but my grandfather, a member of the Big Red One who landed on Omaha Beach 80 years ago, asked us to turn it off. He said the blood in the water wasn’t […]

The first day of summer is June 20, and as the season approaches, plans for staycations, picnics, BBQs, river trips, or beach vacations are taking shape. Safety, however, remains a top priority. With the warm weather tempting us to be carefree, it’s important to stay vigilant. Keep these essential safety tips in mind to ensure […]
The Friday Feature w/Sean: Giving Back This past week has shown the incredible power of community in the face of adversity. Our area was hit hard by two severe thunderstorms within just 12 hours, one of which included tornadoes with an EF-3 rating. Despite multiple-day power outages, first responders, utility workers, business owners, and community […]