April 2023

Shawn Hasty

Shawn Hasty, 49, of Fredericktown, Missouri died Friday, April 7, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 6, 1974 in Van Wert, OH to James Hasty and Evaon (Pritchett) Parker. Shawn worked as a tree climber. He loved the outdoors, frequently camping, floating, four-wheeling, and drinking beer in his pastime. He was an avid […]

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Chester hosts art exhibit

CHESTER – Everyone! Please take a journey with us back in time.   The Randolph County Museum and the Mississippi Valley Art Guild invite you to a showing of eight paintings of pre-1910 structures of a thriving  Rockwood, Illinois and more by Daniel Asbury   Friday, April 14; Saturday, April 15, and Sunday, April 16, from 1 to

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Chicago will host 2024 Democratic National Convention

KANSAS CITY, Mo – The Democratic National Committee Tuesday announced Chicago will host the 2024 Democratic National Convention at the United Center from August 19 to 22. “I’m happy to know the National Democratic Convention will be returning to the heart of America to our neighbor in Illinois,” said Russ Carnahan, Chairman of the Missouri

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Dieterich Bank names Brian Beck corporate treasurer

EFFINGHAM, Illinois – Brian Beck has been promoted to Corporate Treasurer of Dieterich Bank effective May 1st.  His responsibilities will include oversight of the bank’s investment portfolio, management of the daily cash position and cash management process along with the overall asset/ liability management function of the bank as well as budget, forecasting and financial

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Robotics Teams to compete and present at FIRST Championship

ST. LOUIS – Two Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri Robotics Teams: The Fruity Loops and P3, are headed to the FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas from April 19-22, 2023. The FIRST Championship is a culminating, international event for the youth robotics competition season and an annual celebration of science, technology, and math, as FIRST robotics programs prepare young people for their

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Missouri farm income projected to decline in 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri’s net farm income is predicted to fall in 2023 following a record-setting 2022, according to the spring 2023 Missouri Farm Income Outlook report.   The report, released by the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) at the University of Missouri, provides comprehensive insights that can equip industry stakeholders and policymakers with information

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MU partners with Stephens College to create ‘women in STEM’ research program

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Starting in fall 2024, the University of Missouri will partner with neighboring Stephens College to create Women in STEM Research at Stephens College (WiSRsc), a biomedical research program for Stephens undergraduates, especially those interested in equine veterinary health careers. The partnership aims to create a pipeline of future female clinical, research, and

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