May 2023

SIU dental hygiene students receive special laser training

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — What do hot dogs, chicken wings, carrots and tomatoes have to do with great dental care? These edible morsels serve as tools used by a group of Southern Illinois University Carbondale dental hygiene students to earn a special laser certification.     Dental hygiene program students (from left) Kailee […]

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Some other states require supermajorities for citizens initiatives

JEFFERSON CITY – With the Missouri legislature considering making it more difficult for citizens to change the state constitution by initiative petition, it might be interesting to see what other states are doing.   The Ohio Senate has passed a measure requiring 60 percent vote to approve constitutional amendments. The threshold had been a simple

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Sparta student at McKendree University honored for Outstanding Achievement

LEBANON, Ill.– McKendree University proudly congratulates its outstanding students across all disciplines for their high overall academic achievement.   Corey Rheinecker of Sparta, Ill.,was recognized for excellence in the study of business administration.   The 2023 honorees were selected by full-time faculty members based on four major components of McKendree University’s mission: responsible citizenship, engagement,

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Uniontown student presents at Concordia University Symposium

SEWARD, Neb. — On April 24th, Katherine Benkendorf of Uniontown presented at Concordia University Nebraska’s 12th Annual Research symposium.   The symposium provides students with the opportunity to present research they have worked on over the course of the last semester. Students are able to present their research in a relaxed, interdisciplinary setting.   A

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Wreaths Across America announces participation in historic three-day event on National Mall to welcome home and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans

COLUMBIA FALLS, ME, and WASHINGTON D.C. — Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce participation in a historic three-day event taking place in Washington D.C., May 11-13, on the National Mall, as part of the 50th anniversary of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration (VWC). The VWC will be hosting a multi-location

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