August 2023

Putting Missouri communities back on map through ‘STARS and Stripes’ designation

From the Missourinet JEFFERSON CITY – Third time’s a charm! After failing the first two times, a provision becoming law at the end of this month will establish the Stars and Stripes Historic Region of Missouri.   Rep. Dave Griffith, R-Jefferson City, who sponsored the effort, said it is designed to increase tourism in communities

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Saint Vincent de Paul’s post pandemic challenges for those experiencing homelessness

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — Several pandemic-era safety net programs will be ending between now and through this Fall of 2023 and moving forward. This is likely going to create a challenge for many of the families St. Vincent de Paul serves. Areas of concern include childcare, Medicaid, food stamps, student loans, and health care

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Soil and Water Outcomes Fund® enrollment expanded to 49 new Missouri counties

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, announced that farmers from 49 additional Missouri counties are eligible to enroll in its program. The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund provides payment to farmers for environmental outcomes that result from implementing conservation practices. The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council,

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University of Missouri System provides update on MOVEit data breach involving outside university vendors

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri System was notified recently of a potential data breach involving MOVEit, a file transfer software used to share large files between organizations. The MOVEit breach was reported by national media outlets and involves thousands of organizations worldwide. Since the initial announcement, in addition to notifying federal law enforcement,

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20 Missouri public school districts, Ste Gen R-II, will pilot meaningful assessments, accountability system to support student success

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Board of Education has approved a three-year innovation waiver for 20 public school districts that will support the creation of a more meaningful way to measure student learning, demonstrate individual student growth and influence future success for all Missouri students.   Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is proud

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda August 17, 2023   Pledge of Allegiance             Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader   Public Petitions & Correspondence             Standing Committee Reports Take Pride Award-JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters-Tony West/Linda

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Costello Lock and Dam recreation lockages return to normal

MODOC — The Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam (4800 Lock and Dam Road) no longer requires an altered schedule for recreational lockages.   “We appreciate everyone’s cooperation during the dry summer months but increasing amounts of rainfall have finally returned things back to normal conditions,”  an official stated.   However, the official pointed out

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Elizabeth Frederking of Coulterville enrolls in University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences

LEXINGTON, Kent. — A woman from Coulterville, Ill. recently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences for fall 2023.   Elizabeth Frederking has announced her prospective major of Psychology.   Elizabeth is about to discover what’s wildly possible in a College at the heart of the Big Blue Nation.   The

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