April 2023

Missouri NRCS announces application deadline for financial assistance through EQIP-CIC

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is now accepting applications for Environmental Quality Incentives Program Conservation Incentive Contracts (EQIP-CIC). NRCS accepts applications for all its programs on a continuous basis, but applications must be filed for EQIP-CIC by April 21, 2023, to be eligible for the next round of funding. EQIP-CIC […]

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Mo awards $250,000 in Digital Equity Act funding through the Digital Demonstration Projects Grant Program

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today the award of $250,000 through the Digital Demonstration Projects Grant Program. The program, funded through the Digital Equity Act (DEA), is focused on supporting digital opportunities throughout the state. Digital Demonstration Projects will help extend the benefits of the digital economy to all Missourians.

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MoDOT: Route 32 in Ste. Genevieve County will receive culvert replacements today through Thursday

SIKESTON ― Route 32 in Ste. Genevieve County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace several culverts under the roadway.   This section of roadway is located from Interstate 55 to U.S. Route 61 near Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, April 3 through Thursday, April 6

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Next Generation Fuels Act sets the stage for the future

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) is applauding yesterday’s reintroduction of the Next Generation Fuels Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill aims to modernize the nation’s fuel supply and optimize new vehicles to take advantage of higher ethanol blends, resulting in lower fuel costs, reduced emissions, and increased energy security for

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Randolph County voters go to the polls tomorrow

RANDOLPH COUNTY –  voters go to the polls tomorrow. Among the contested races: Chester: Don Berry and Joseph Allison for Ward Three Alderperson, Danny Valleroy and Ray Allison for Ward Four Alderperson. Red Bud: Susan Harbaugh and Daniel Brotz for Mayor Sparta: Three candidates for two open positions for commissioner: Bobby Klausing, Gary Hanna and

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SIU students and staff lead to creation of new beer

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Grabbing a cold one with a distinctive Saluki twist will become even easier soon, when Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Fermentation Science Institute and a partnered private brewing company release a new SIU-branded brew Tuesday, April 4. FSI and Ravinia Brewing Co. will unveil King Ale, a cream ale style

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