January 2023

Local students named to Missouri State University’s fall 2022 dean’s list

SPRINGFIELD — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list.   For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average (on a 4.00 scale).   More than 5,000 students were named

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Plunkett named to Iowa State University Fall 2022 Dean’s List

AMES, Iowa – A Perryville resident is among more than 10,200 Iowa State University students who have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2022 Dean’s List.   Elizabeth Nicole Plunkett, a junior studying Dairy Science, earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale

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Southern Illinois Republican legislators host successful gun control town hall

From the Office of Rep. David Friess MARION – Seven members of Southern Illinois’ House and Senate legislative delegation hosted more than 900 citizens at a Legislative Town Hall Meeting in Marion on Tuesday night. Legislators covered a variety of topics, including the recently passed firearms ban, redistricting and new district boundaries, abortion law expansion,

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Ste. Genevieve Elementary School Art Winners receive professional prints

STE. GENEVIEVE — The winners of the annual Ste, Genevieve Elementary School Veteran’s Day contest each received a 12-inch by 18-inch professional print of their artwork from Artsonia and a certificate of achievement. For the contest, students K-5th grade were asked to create an artwork about America. Only one student per class could win. The

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Truman State releases academic honor lists

KIRKSVILLE — Truman State University announces its Fall 2022 President’s List and 2022 Vice President for Academic Affairs list.   Named to the President’s List:   Ste Genevieve Mary Roth Alexandria Werner   To qualify for this list an undergraduate student must attain a semester 4.0 grade point average and must complete at least 12

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Wild Things 2023 Conference celebrates 60th anniversary of the Illinois Nature Preserves

CHICAGO — The Wild Things 2023 Conference invites nature enthusiasts from across Illinois and beyond to gather and learn about the flora, fauna, and natural history of Illinois. The biennial conference welcomes the general public and anyone interested in the natural world – from volunteers and hobbyists, to academics and researchers, to conservation and natural

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John F. Hoog

John F Hoog, 76 years old, of Seoul, South Korea, died Sunday, Nov 6, 2022 at home in Seoul.   He was born January 2, 1946 in St. Louis, MO.   He is survived by his wife, Jessie Joo; daughters (with ex-wife Elizabeth Kahn): Genevieve (Tim) Ellerbee of Lincoln, Nebraska; and Rebecca (Chris) Shelton of

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