February 2022

Ste. Genevieve FFA participates in Area 15 Proficiency Award Screening

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STE. GENEVIEVE — On Tuesday, February 1, 2022 members of the Ste. Genevieve FFA Chapter participated in Area 15 Proficiency Award Screening. Members were required to complete a 15-19 page application based on their financial records kept for their Supervised Agriculture Experience. The results were as follows: First place: Ag Mechanics Design and Fabrication- Collin […]

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Republican governor’s candidate comments on JB Pritzker’s State of the State/Budget Address

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WOODSTOCK, Illinois — “Today we witnessed how out of touch our billionaire Governor, JB Pritzker, is with the people of Illinois.  In his State of the State/Budget address, he described the State of Illinois in terms that only someone who spends his days in the cocoon of a North-side mansion or private jet could use.”

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Rep. Friess reacts to budget address

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –The State of Illinois Constitution requires the Governor to prepare and submit to the General Assembly a balanced budget for the ensuing year.   Speaking remotely, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced his proposed budget for Fiscal Year ’23.   Speaking after the address, State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) raised concerns over the Governor’s

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Reminder: Missouri seeking nominations for 20th annual Show Me Service Awards

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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) is seeking nominations for the 20th annual Show Me Service Awards, held in May 2022. A total of 28 awards will be given in seven categories across four regions. Award categories include: Youth Adult Senior AmeriCorps AmeriCorps Seniors (Senior Corps) Business Excellence Community Excellence Know an

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Randy Raley to host mornings on Classic Rock 931

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ST. LOUIS — Donze Communications’ Classic Rock KBDZ St. Louis (93.1) names Randy Raley its new morning host. Raley is a 45-year industry veteran with stops at WXLP Moline, KYYS Kansas City, and St. Louis outlets KSHE, KFTK and KLOU. “These are exciting times for Donze Communications and classic rock 93.1 to be able to

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Paul Schimpf says Governor Pritzker’s budget address offers gimmicks, not solutions

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WATERLOO – Republican candidate for governor Paul Schimpf released the following statement on Governor Pritzker’s budget address which offered no real solutions, but political gimmicks: “With Illinoisans already burdened by the highest effective tax rates in the nation, it is extremely offensive that Governor Pritzker would refer to his tax cut illusion as “relief.”  The illusion

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New paper addresses importance of reliable broadband service, connectivity options 

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LYONS, NEBRASKA – As state and local officials across the country consider bills addressing broadband service and decide how to allocate funding received through the federal American Rescue Plan Act, a new white paper from the Center for Rural Affairs offers ideas and solutions for improving access in rural areas.      Molly Malone, senior policy associate

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Kaskaskia Watershed Summit set for March 7

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MODOC, Illinois — The Kaskaskia Watershed Association’s 21th Annual Summit will be held on March 7, 2022, (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.) at the Mariner’s Village Resort Conference Center in Carlyle, IL.  The theme for this year’s Summit is “Maintaining the Kaskaskia System for Generations to Come”.   For 20 years this Summit has brought

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IPHCA statement on the State Of The State and budget address

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SPRINGFIELD – “Today, we joined Illinoisans across the state to listen to Governor Pritzker’s joint state of the state and budget address. We applaud the Governor and his Administration for endeavoring to prioritize equity, strengthen investment in the safety net, and fortify the healthcare workforce while stabilizing our state fiscally.  “In spite of the difficult, uncertain

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