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The sanctuary of Second Presbyterian Church, 318 E. 55th St., Kansas City, Missouri.

Celebrating the Post-Pandemic Return to Worship

Flatland’s faith writer, Bill Tammeus, reflects on the spiritual significance of returning to in-person worship in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Columns at Mizzou

More High School Seniors Are Hesitating About College

The pandemic has disrupted the normal pipeline for college admissions. It’s all starting to show up in data that could spell trouble for the future of higher education.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Snow Day, Earth Day and the Rest of the Week’s News

Nick Haines’ weekly news forecast includes a snow day, Earth Day, the Academy Awards and preparations for any protests in the wake of the Derek Chauvin trial.

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Missouri State Rep. Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs.

Scramble Starts for Missouri’s Share of Federal COVID-19 Cash

With Missouri in line for almost $3 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds, cities, schools and other agencies are making pitches for projects using aid from the American Rescue Plan.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on mental health services on college campuses. Fewer students are reaching out for help, but those who do are seeing counselors more frequently.

For Frontline Workers, No Vaccine for Mental Health

Six in 10 health care workers said the pandemic negatively affected their mental health. Here’s what mental health experts say needs to happen.

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