On page 2: A sports short from the Associated Press on the Cardinals/Brewers game.
On page 3: Annie's Mailbox answers a letter from a woman whose mother-in-law is causing a rift between her and her husband. Marshall Kiwanis and Optimist club notes. Zachary Schneider earns mention on UCM's Dean's List. Also the Events Calendar.
On page 4: Columnist Gene Lyons comments on the "Saddleback" forum. Argus Hamilton writes on current events.
On page 5: An AP story recounting DNC events. Also Friday evening's television listings.
On page 8: Six northwest Missourians sue former insulation factory owners and two new Missouri laws allow for larger campaign contributions and lowers alcohol tolerance for boaters, in AP stories.
On page 9: Gas prices continue to drop, Iraq vets play a large part at the DNC, the GOP targets abortion and Bush urges Russian to "reconsider it's irresponsible decision," in AP stories.
On page 10: Comics, puzzles, "Astrograph," and Dr. Gott's advice for a spinal disc disorder.
On page 12: Poverty reigns in the US and less Marines are needed in Iraq, in stories from the AP.
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