May 2023

MU increases merit-based, institutional scholarships

MO State News, News /

COLUMBIA, Mo. – In keeping with a goal to ensure higher education remains affordable for families, the University of Missouri recently increased the amount of merit-based scholarships awarded to undergraduate students.   The total amount of these merit-based scholarships, which are awarded automatically to MU undergraduate students, has increased from $78.2 million in fall 2021 […]

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Rep. Friess statement concerning Democrats’ budget stalling Tactics

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RED BUD — Rep. Friess released the following statement concerning the Democrats’ failure to unveil a budget before their own self-imposed deadline:   “We knew that state revenues would decline when pandemic aid from the federal government ended. Instead of planning for that decline, Democrats in the General Assembly made long-term spending promises with the

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Riverside Regional Library’s Summer Reading Program starts soon

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JACKSON, Mo. – Riverside Regional Library’s “All Together Now” Summer Reading Program kicks off next week with awesome performers and great incentives for all ages to read all summer. A wide variety of programs are planned from crafts for all ages to book clubs and story times.   “The Library’s Summer Reading Program brings performers

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Paul Simon Institute to host journalist, foreign policy expert

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CARBONDALE, Ill. — John Walcott, an award-winning journalist and foreign policy expert teaching at Georgetown University, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation at 11 a.m. June 8. Walcott and John Shaw, institute director, will discuss “The Search for Truth in an Age of Confusion.” They will review the

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The Missouri Department of Revenue is making it more convenient for CDL Holders to fulfill certification requirements

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JEFFERSON CITY —The Department of Revenue (DOR) is now allowing otherwise eligible Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders to submit their self-certification and updated medical examiner certificate by email or fax to license offices for processing. This change not only helps CDL holders but it is also expected to reduce the number of customers waiting in

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G. Vance Waters

Obituaries, Randolph County Obits /

G. Vance Waters, 70, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 9:12 am, Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.   He was born to William G. and Frances Ann (nee Vandevoir) Waters on July 23, 1952 in Red Bud, Illinois.   He was never married.   Vance was a lifelong

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School graduation held

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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School held its graduation service for Dillon Grah and Gwen Turner. Pastor Hojnacki and Pastor Holman performed the service.   Alyssa Heimann and Ellie Dawkins were the Junior Marshalls and Isaac Luebkemann was the cross-bearer.   Dillon plans to attend SWIC to recieve a degree in Early Childhood

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Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School holds awards nights

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EVANSVILLE – Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School held its awards night recently.   Students were recognized for their academic achievements, athletic achievements as well as some fun classroom achievements.   Students also received participation awards for the clubs which they were involved in through out the year.   Christ Our Savior scholarships were awarded

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