July 2023

Food insecure cost-share grant funds available

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced the availability of Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant funds of up to $50,000 per project. Applications for the grant funds must benefit residents affected by food insecurity in areas which have been designated as an urbanized area by the United States Census Bureau, and are due by […]

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‘Get Excited for the Red, White, and Blue’ national anthem singing contest results announced

STE, GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve VFW Auxiliary 2210 is pleased to announce the winners of the VFW Auxiliary’s  national anthem singing contest, “Get Excited for the Red, White, and Blue”.    The contest allows local youth in grades K-12 to showcase their talent, display their patriotism, and express their creativity while competing for cash awards

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MoDOT is hiring service-oriented individuals to join winter maintenance crews

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking individuals who are interested in a career to “come for the snow, stay for the mow” and keep Missouri moving during the winter season and beyond.   MoDOT is currently hiring maintenance personnel for winter operations, with opportunities for year-round employment including mowing, striping and other maintenance

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Xzavier M. L. Vasquez 18, Belleville, arrested July 10, 2023 by Baldwin Police for bringing contraband into a penal institution and a Vanderburgh County Indiana warrant for robbery. Is incarcerated.   Jason L. Inselmann 48, Steeleville, arrested July 11, 2023

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Registration open for 12th Annual SEMO Food Bank Golf Classic

SIKESTON, Mo. – Registration has opened for the 12th annual Southeast Missouri Food Bank Golf Classic, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 18, at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau.   Sponsorship opportunities for the outing are available, with most sponsor levels including a team entry. Team-only registration for the four-man scramble is $800. Lunch, golf cart,

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Saint Francis Foundation welcomes new member

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – John Denkler, President and CEO of First State Bancshares and Vice Chairman of First State Community Bank in Farmington, has been named to the Saint Francis Foundation Board of Directors.     Denkler, a veteran financial services professional, also serves on the boards of First State Financial Management and First State

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