Caleb Rowden

Chess school confirmed.

Today I'm launching Forthwell, my personal brand — and the name says everything about what I'm trying to do with my life. Forth. To move forward. To go out into the world with intention and purpose. Well. With excellence. With care. With conviction. That's the goal. Not just to be busy or to build things, but to move through the world in a way that actually matters — and to pour that same standard into every endeavor I'm a part of. I'm genuinely humbled by the work I get to be involved in. Consulting, civic leadership, technology, faith, community, writing — each one a different expression of the same deep desire: that the work I do would be a blessing to the people and communities around me in some real, tangible way. Forthwell is the home for all of it. Come take a look — forthwell.co — and I'd love to hear what you're working on too.

Missouri is one of the hottest teams in the country 🐯 Over its past eight games, the Tigers are 6-2 with wins over: Mississippi State by 5 South Carolina by 19 Texas A&M by 1 Vanderbilt by 1 Tennessee by 4 Mississippi State by 24 Dennis Gates' squad is hot at the right time.

Today, in honor of Christian County Sheriff's Office Deputies Gabriel Ramirez and Michael Hislope, flags are be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Christian and Greene counties, all police stations, sheriffs’ offices, and Missouri State Highway Patrol general and troop headquarters across Missouri. Bravery, dedication to duty, and service to others defined these fine men, who each defended our nation as soldiers before selflessly serving Christian County as deputy sheriffs. Sadly, these courageous heroes lost their lives because of an evil, violent, career criminal who should not have been free to commit these heinous crimes. Claudia and I are keeping both families, the Christian County Sheriff's Office, and the entire law enforcement community in our prayers during this difficult time. Ramirez’s and Hislope’s legacies will not be forgotten.

I have used @FLYFROMCOU a lot this year, and the experience has been phenomenal. For anyone in #MidMO, the 20 min drive home compared to 2+ hr is a game changer!

Won two of last three, all against ranked teams. Won six of last nine. Five Q1 wins. #Mizzou is an NCAA Tournament team.

Another BIG home win for @MizzouHoops! This team can make some noise in the postseason! #MIZ

Excellent job @RepMarkAlford! #MIZ

Travis is a dear friend, and has been a true public servant in every sense of the phrase. He will be missed in #MOLeg, but this is a perfect fit for his skill set and passion. A home run hire for MTC!

“Those dreams are formed now. Go chase them. Go get them.” Legendary sign off. 🇺🇸

I don't know what this week holds 4 you. But it's worth remembering that grace isn't something you're working toward. It's something you're already inside of. You don't have 2 earn your way into it. You just have 2 stop assuming you've been disqualified. view.flodesk.com/emails/6999a82…

Blowout quad 1 win --> almost the biggest collapse in the history of @MizzouHoops --> Quad 1 win. Had to have it...and got it. Barely. #MIZ

One of the best speeches I’ve heard. Reaganesque. Presidential.

We will not tolerate drug dealers who hide behind candy wrappers to indoctrinate our kids into addiction.  My Office has filed suit against a business selling dangerously marketed illegal THC products.

Drew Lock is a Super Bowl Champion 🫡 #MIZ | @DrewLock23

I’ve been trying to process the news out of Minnesota, and honestly, it’s left me with a pit in my stomach. Not just because of the incident itself, but also because of the immediate, mechanical response to it. Nobody pauses. Nobody listens. We just rush to our corners and come out swinging. A man is dead. A family is grieving. That has to matter more than the next political talking point. When we bypass the reality of a human loss just to score points on our preferred social channel, we lose a piece of our humanity. The biggest casualty here is nuance. I keep thinking about how two things can be true at once, even if our current climate hates that idea. I don’t think protesters should be messing with federal agents. I also believe law-abiding Americans have a right to bear arms. But rights come with responsibilities. Wisdom is knowing the difference between what you can do and what you should do. Inserting yourself into a standoff with federal agents while armed creates a powder keg. Admitting that isn't a betrayal of values; it’s just acknowledging reality. But we have no patience for reality. We grab the narrative that fits our anger and defend it as gospel. James said to be quick to listen and slow to speak. We’ve inverted that completely. We are quick to rage and deaf to anything that complicates our worldview. Context matters here. The Biden years created a genuine crisis of authority at the border, and people felt ignored. Trump became the answer to that—a sledgehammer chosen because the scalpel wasn’t working. But now we’re seeing the friction that comes with the sledgehammer. It’s a cycle of over-correction, and the pendulum just keeps swinging harder. I think much of this comes down to trust. When Democrats act like basic enforcement is a moral evil, they lose credibility with normal people. When Republicans cheer for chaos just to prove a point, they lose the folks who want law and order without the volatility. The middle is shrinking, and that should scare all of us. Here’s where I stand: The law means nothing if it isn't enforced. If you’re here illegally, you are subject to deportation. That’s the baseline. But strategy matters. Prioritizing violent criminals, gangs, and dealers isn't "soft"—it's tactical. It proves you can restore order without tearing the country apart at the seams. We can’t keep doing this. A country can’t function if every enforcement action is treated like the opening shot of a civil war. We need to stop rewarding the fear-mongering and start valuing wisdom again. If we don’t find a way to lower the temperature, the cost of this division is only going to get higher.

4.8 redemption. IYKYK

Needed it, got it Let's build off it 😤 #MIZ 🐯

What a win for @MizzouHoops! Had to have it...and got it!

Welcome to #CoMO! #MIZ