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Ted Farnen

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
5
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Sep 25, 2026
Outlet visibility, for Columbiamissourian
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Jul 10, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Ted Farnen

    A tale of two jackets separates Jim Kirkpatrick and Denny Hoskins (opens the original)

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    Red and green are the traditional colors for Christmas and traffic signals. But red and green are also the colors of suit jackets that became trademarks for two men who, despite holding the same job and having ties to the same community, could not have been more different. James C. Kirkpatrick first ran for Missouri Secretary of State in 1960 but lost in the Democratic primary to future Gov. Warren Hearnes. Kirkpatrick was successful in his second try for the office in 1964 and was then re-elect

  2. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Ted Farnen

    It may be too late, but Katy Station deserves to be saved (opens the original)

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    The fate of Columbia’s historic Katy Station may already be sealed, but its possible demise raises important questions about the process of which historic properties are saved and which are allowed to be destroyed. When word leaked that the station was likely to be demolished, the main reactions were shock and surprise. I believe that reaction is because it never occurred to anyone that such an option was even being considered. Who would want to tear down something that is historically notable

  3. Article · Aug 7, 2026 · Ted Farnen

    An explosive Missourian exclusive: My dinner with cyclospora (opens the original)

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    Cyclospora sits down for an explosive Q&A The Missourian’s Opinion section is a public forum for the discussion of ideas. The views presented in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Missourian or the University of Missouri. If you would like to contribute to the Opinion page with a response or an original topic of your own, visit our submission form. Letters to the editor are limited to 250 words and must be signed by the author. Submissions are li

  4. Article · Jul 23, 2026 · Ted Farnen

    Questions abound about Trump Derangement Syndrome (opens the original)

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    Is ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ a real thing? The Missourian’s Opinion section is a public forum for the discussion of ideas. The views presented in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Missourian or the University of Missouri. If you would like to contribute to the Opinion page with a response or an original topic of your own, visit our submission form. Letters to the editor are limited to 250 words and must be signed by the author. Submission

  5. Article · Jul 10, 2026 · Ted Farnen

    Underqualified politicians and political hacks flock to government jobs (opens the original)

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    The recent retirement of Missouri’s commissioner of education has jumpstarted a process that reminds us that in our state and national capitals, experience and knowledge are frequently secondary considerations when filling important positions. Columbia’s own Stacey Preis, whose educational credentials are beyond reproach, has been named as the interim head of Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Unfortunately, she isn’t a candidate for the permanent position. But

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