July 2023

Blues rock performer Jeremiah Johnson Band to appear at Arcadia Valley Coffee Company

IRONTON – Arcadia Valley Coffee Company, formerly the Woods, in Ironton, is bringing back live music and to kick things off, the Jeremiah Johnson Band will perform Friday, July 21st at 8 p.m. Jeremiah Johnson describes his music as blues rock. “I call it roots blues,” he said. “It’s a little rock and roll and […]

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Enjoy Live Entertainment at the Mo State Fair on the Budweiser Stage

SEDALIA – Stop right here Fair Fans! The Budweiser Stage has just what you’re looking for – FREE live entertainment to get you moving and grooving! These amazing artists will have you singing and dancing all day and night long!   Here’s the lineup:   Thursday, Aug 10The Nace Brothers, 4 & 6 pmQueen’s Boulevard 8 pm

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Free entertainment for all ages at the Mo State Fair

SEADLIA – There’s free entertainment for all ages that you won’t want to miss! Each year, the Missouri State Fair offers performances, entertainment and exhibits for fairgoers, all of which are included in the cost of gate admission!   The Superior Sleep Stage features some new and some returning favorites with great live music every day of

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Illinois Bankers Association announces new board of directors chair and members for 2023-2024

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) is proud to announce new board leaders and members for 2023-2024, which will further enhance the association’s record of advocacy on behalf of banks across the state.   “We are thrilled to welcome such a strong group of new board members,” said Randy Hultgren, President and CEO of

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ISP experiences the 12th Scott’s Law related crash of 2023

WESTCHESTER – On July 14, 2023, at approximately 3:58 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a three-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP Trooper’s squad car on the Mannheim Road ramp to Interstate 290 eastbound, Westchester, Cook County.   On the above date and time, an ISP Troop 3 Trooper was stationary on the right

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Three local students graduate from Missouri State University

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University awarded 2,953 degrees to students in spring 2023.   The commencement ceremonies took place May 19, 2023, at Great Southern Bank Arena. The following local students earned degrees:   Jadyn Bauman of Sainte Genevieve graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Biology.   Trevor Drury of Ste Genevieve graduated with

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MDA Ag Award nominations now open

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for the Missouri Agriculture Awards. For centuries, Missouri farmers and ranchers have been providing our nation with food, fuel and fiber and have assumed the responsibility of investing their lives to provide for others while also giving back to this state’s economy. The award categories

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MDC honors Lonnie Hansen as Master Conservationist

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Commission recently honored retired MDC Resource Scientist Lonnie Hansen of Columbia with their Master Conservationist Award. Hansen received the award with his wife, Kathy, on July 14 during a special presentation following the Commission’s open meeting in Columbia. He was nominated

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MDC inducts Lee Redmond into Conservation Hall of Fame

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Missouri Conservation Commission posthumously honored retired MDC Assistant Fisheries Division Chief Lee Redmond by inducting him into the Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame. Redmond, formerly of Lohman, was honored on July 14 following the Commission’s open meeting. Redmond died Sept. 20, 2022, at age 83.

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Missouri Conservation Commission Action – July 2023

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met July 13 for a strategic planning workshop and closed executive session at Orscheln Business Center in Columbia. The Commission met July 14 for its regular open meeting at Boone County Electric Cooperative in Columbia.   Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were: Mark L.

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