April 2023

Missouri’s community colleges offer affordable and flexible pathways to success

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., — As April marks Community College Month, the Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) is reminded of these institutions’ crucial role in providing affordable and accessible higher education opportunities to students across the state.   Missouri is experiencing record-low unemployment, and a recent study shows that more trained workers are needed to maintain […]

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Quilts sought for the Salt River Quilt Show in September 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – Quilters, it’s time to get ready! The 2023 Salt River Quilt Show will be held Sept. 16-17 inside the Mark Twain Memorial Shrine at the Mark Twain Birthplace State Historic Site in Florida, Missouri. Ribbons and prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in each category. This year’s theme

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Rhodes Convenience Stores partners with Cape VA Healthcare Center to assist veterans with transportation expenses

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Rhodes Convenience Stores, founded in 1956 by U.S. Army veteran Gene Rhodes, has partnered with the Department of Veteran Affairs’ Cape Girardeau Healthcare Center to assist veterans in need with transportation expenses related to their healthcare visits.  Veterans using public transportation will have their rides to appointments paid for.  Those using

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Sigma Pi’s Alpha Iota Chapter celebrates its 90th anniversary at Missouri S&T

ROLLA, MO – Sigma Pi fraternity’s Alpha Iota Chapter at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) is celebrating its 90th anniversary on Saturday, April 29, 2023. To commemorate the occasion, alumni events will be held in St. Louis and Branson, MO. Since the chapter’s founding in 1933 at the then Missouri School of Mines, nearly 1,200 men

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State trucking associations partner with Wreaths Across America to form virtual convoy to raise awareness and support for the mission

COLUMBIA FALLS, ME  — Wreaths Across America (WAA) partners with more than 300 transportation companies each year who help “move the mission.” These companies donate equipment, fuel, staffing, and time to deliver loads of sponsored veterans’ wreaths to their final resting places on the headstones of our nation’s servicemembers laid to rest at more than 3,700

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Ste. Genevieve Community Services Forum conducts successful drive-thru drug takeback

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The Ste. Genevieve Community Services Forum conducted two drive-thru drug takeback events Saturday, April 22 with resounding success, resulting in 105 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter medications collected.     Forum secretary and Nutrition and Health Specialist Estrella Carmona expressed her gratitude, stating that “this was the biggest impact we’ve seen

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Marystelle Penner

Marystelle Penner, 91, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, MO. She was born November 21, 1931 in Gordonville, MO to Nicholas and Nellie (White) Schwach. Marystelle and Royal Curtis Penner were married July 3, 1983. He preceded her on September 3, 1995. She was a Die

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Linda Rae Gendron

Linda Rae Gendron, 63, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 13, 1959 in Sparta, IL to Adrian Vincent and Betty Jo (Chambers) Gendron. She was a Production Worker of Goods & Services. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in St. Mary and Grace

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