September 2023

Have fun sewing and learning about birds at Sept. 13 MDC program

WINONA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is providing an opportunity to practice your sewing skills and, at the same time, learn about backyard birds.   If you’re looking for an opportunity to use your stitching skills in a creative and conservation-oriented way, be sure to sign up for “Birds: Recycled Bird Bags” a […]

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MDC invites landowners to Sept. 12 webinar on using data to inform deer management

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join a free, live webinar via Zoom on using data to inform deer management on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. MDC and NDA staff will discuss

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Minutes of R-II tax rate hearing and board meeting released

STE. GENEVIEVE — The draft minutes of the Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District board of education meeting and tax rate hearing have been released.   DRAFT STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY R-II SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education 2023 TAX RATE HEARING Tuesday, August 29, 2023 Ste. Genevieve High School R.W. Thomas Library Projection Room 715 Washington

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Missouri Conservation Committee meets Sept. 8

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission will meet in closed and regular sessions Friday, September 8 at the commission headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City.   Missouri Conservation Commission September 2023 Meeting Tentative Agenda   Friday, Sept. 8, 8:30 a.m. – Budget and Regulations Pipeline Workshop followed by Closed Executive Session   Friday,

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Missouri Labor Director, Rep. Boggs commemorate Labor Day with visit to Kemin Nutrisurance

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri has celebrated Labor Day for over 100 years by recognizing the contributions made by working men and women to our state and local communities. In honor of this year’s Labor Day, the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DOLIR) Director Anna Hui and Missouri Rep. Mitch Boggs traveled to

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New electric, autonomous tractor arrives on University of Missouri campus

COLUMBIA — As part of a grant awarded by the Department of Agriculture’s Equipment Grants Program, the University of Missouri received funding to purchase a Monarch MK-V Tractor — the first electric, autonomous tractor available to a university in the U.S.   According to a MU news release, the tractor symbolizes a leap forward in

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Perryville Police and Perry County Sheriff’s Deptments urge motorists to watch out for shoppers on Highway 61

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police and Perry County Sheriff’s Departments are urging motorists to caution while traveling US 61  through Saturday during the Highway 61 Yard Sale from Jackson to Festus.     The law enforcement agencies stated “Pay attention for people entering and exiting vehicles and crossing the road.   “Slow down in congested

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SEMO Food Bank joins Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month campaign

SIKESTON, Mo. – For Hunger Action Month this September, Southeast Missouri Food Bank will join Feeding America and other member food banks to inspire conversation and drive passion for the issue of hunger. The month-long campaign will highlight the impact of food on people’s lives, and show how a meal goes beyond solely nourishing our

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