October 2021

Small business optimism slips in September

JEFFERSON CITY — The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased one point in September to 99.1. Three of the 10 Index components improved, five declined, and two were unchanged.   “Small business owners are doing their best to meet the needs of customers, but are unable to hire workers or receive the needed supplies and inventories,” said NFIB Chief

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Perryville gets $27 million to improve wastewater plant

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded$27 million in financial assistance to the city of Perryville for upgrades to its wastewater treatment system. The project is estimated to cost $30.3 million and is expected to be completed by September 2022. The project includes upgrades to the city’s existing wastewater treatment facility. These

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MoDHSS reports Perry, Ste. Gen Co. COVID numbers

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has released its latest COVID-19 report for Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties. The Department reports Ste. Genevieve County has had 18 new confirmed and probable cases in the seven days ending October 9, 2021 and no new deaths for a total of 2,342 confirmed

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Kendall Runzi inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana — Kendall Runzi of French Village, Missouri, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Runzi was initiated at The University of Mississippi. Runzi is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi

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Johnson’s Shut-Ins hosts annual Halloween Happenings

JEFFERSON CITY – Staff members at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park invite the public to the annual Halloween Happenings event at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite movie character, supernatural creature or in some other extravagant costume. This fun-filled night will include host games, interpretive tables, costume judging and

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