January 2022

Jason A. Stroups

A funeral will be held Thursday, January 13, 2021 for 52-year-old Jason A. Stroups of Imperial who passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in St. Louis. He was born May 11, 1969, In St. Louis, the son of Mary (Thebeau) and Raymond D. Stroups, who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his

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Application deadline approaching for MSHP 115th Recruit Class

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and is offering testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the

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Broadband, Property Rights Among Top Farm Bureau Priorities in 2022 Legislative Session

By Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau Another session of the Missouri General Assembly is upon us, and this year looks to be a busy one. With redistricting, members running for higher office and many passionate legislative disagreements, 2022 should have no shortage of fireworks at the state capitol. Missouri Farm Bureau’s priorities for this year’s

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Capitol Report – January 6, 2022: Legislative Session Begins

By Rick Francis, state representative   JEFFRSON CITY — We returned to the State Capitol Building Wednesday, January 5 for the start of the 2022 legislative session, which is officially the Second Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly.    In the Missouri House, there are 108 Republicans and 49 Democrats. Leading up to the

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Comptroller Mendoza extends COVID break for struggling taxpayers

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ continued struggle against COVID-19 leads Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza to announce that for a second year, low-to-moderate-income working families in Illinois will not have unpaid fines deducted from their state income tax refunds.  “A year ago, we had hoped the world would be further along in the fight against COVID-19. Unfortunately, we all know that is not the case,” Comptroller Mendoza

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Dieterich Bank awards prizes in year-long giveaway

EFFINGHAM, Ill. — Dieterich Bank completed its year-long giveaway campaign on New Year’s Eve with the announcement of the winner of a 2021 Ford Escape! All year Dieterich Bank debit card customers have been entered to win four great prizes simply by using their Dieterich Bank debit card. The bank also collected mail-in entries.  Congratulations

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Farmers’ market promotion grant funding available

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced funding for the Farmers’ Market Promotion Matching Grant Program through Missouri Grown. The grant awards up to $1,000 for reimbursement of expenses associated with promoting Missouri’s farmers’ markets.   This competitive grant program will provide funds to farmers’ markets for promotional pieces that provide awareness

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