June 2023

Hunter Kaltenbach of Red Bud named to NIU Spring 2023 Dean’s List 

DeKALB, Ill. — Northern Illinois University announces its spring 2023 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, […]

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IL AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney  react to the 2023 legislative session

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the General Assembly’s adjournment, the IL AFL-CIO released the following statement:   “Working Illinoisans celebrated numerous victories this legislative session, building on recent successes that have included the Workers’ Rights Amendment, Paid Leave for All, higher minimum wages, fairer workers compensation laws, and a robust state construction program.   The list

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Interpreters share their knowledge at Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Park interpreters will use props and invite guests to participate in  a series of activities to learn about various topics at Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site this summer. The educational activities will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on the following Thursdays: June 8 – Fossils, Rocks and Geology

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Laramore takes over as EMAA Head Start Director

PARK HILLS — Keri McCrorey, Executive Director of East Missouri Action Agency would like to announce that after 33 years with EMAA, Renee Killian, Head Start Director of East Missouri Action Agency, Inc (EMAA) retired on June 1, 2023.    EMAA is pleased to announce that Courtney Laramore, currently the Administrative Assistant/Fiscal Regulator has been

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MoDNR releases new Missouri Drought Mitigation and Response Plan

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The new Missouri Drought Mitigation and Response Plan is now complete after more than two years of study and development. The update from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Water Resources Center replaces the previous 2002 drought plan and uses modern tools for enhanced monitoring and assessment of all types of droughts. It also

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SIU’s economic development leaders foster entrepreneurship, business growth

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — For decades, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development has provided help to area businesses in countless ways. Several new leaders have joined the team, bringing decades of experience and expertise. New staff members who welcome opportunities to help community members and businesses include, from left:

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Ste Genevieve native graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy

ANNAPOLIS, Mary. – Samuel Stolzer of Ste Genevieve has successfully completed four years of challenging academic, physical and professional military training, graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps. Sam is a graduate of Ste Genevieve

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