October 2023

MDC offers classes on tanning deer hides and using deer tallow

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With deer season underway, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that harvested deer can yield more than venison and antlers. Deer fat, or tallow, can be rendered and used to make heel balms, candles, and firestarters. Deer hides can be soaked and scraped to make rawhide or tanned and smoked […]

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Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority announces tax credit programs

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is now accepting applications for tax credit programs to benefit the state’s meat processors and specialty crop producers.   “We are excited to support two valuable aspects of Missouri agriculture,” said Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn. “The availability of local meat processing services is

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Missouri has three health organizations leading the fight against physician burnout

CHICAGO — The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced 72 health systems, hospitals and medical groups have earned national distinction as 2023 Joy in Medicine™ recognized organizations, including three that are headquartered in Missouri. The prestigious AMA recognition is presented to eligible organizations dedicated to preserving the well-being of physicians through proven efforts to reduce system-level

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Missouri State Fair Commission announces new director

SEDALIA, Mo. – On Tuesday, Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn and Missouri State Fair Commission Chairman Kevin Roberts announce that Jason Moore has been named Director of the Missouri State Fair. Moore has been a member of the Missouri State Fair staff since 2007 and currently serves as Facilities Manager. “The commission is

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MLC will open new gallery with ribbon cutting

STE. GENEVIEVE – On Wednesday, October 18th, at 11 a.m., the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center will have a ribbon cutting ceremony on its newly finished Mining Gallery. The mining gallery showcases the history of mining in Missouri with many highlights from our local mining corporations. The mining gallery is sponsored by Mississippi Lime Co, without

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NB I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County reduced for bridge repairs

SIKESTON—Northbound Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve county will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.     This section of roadway is located from mile marker 139 to mile marker 143.    Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 6 from

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October is ‘College Changes Everything® Month’ in Illinois!

CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) kicks off October with its annual College Changes Everything® (CCE) Campaign. For the past eight years, during CCE Month and the fall CCE Campaign, ISAC has partnered with schools and community-based organizations to provide free college and financial aid application completion workshops statewide. This year, however, CCE campaign activities will

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Several events planned at Missouri state parks and historic sites

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 3, 2023 – If you’re looking for something fun to do, check out upcoming events at central Missouri state parks and historic sites. 1-16: Big Muddy Rug Hooking Guild Exhibit and Display at Arrow Rock State Historic SiteTime is winding down to see the hooked rug display at Arrow Rock State

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SGHS students named to 2023 All District Choir

STE. GENEVIEVE – Three vocal music students from Ste. Genevieve have auditioned and earned a placement in the prestigious 2023 All District Choir.     From Ste. Genevieve High School are senior Aden Eisenbeis, sophomore Carter Hogenmiller, and sophomore London White-Hume.   Congratulations to these students on their achievement!

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SIU honors 2023 Women of Action

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently honored the winners of the second annual Women of Action Awards. The 2023 Women of Action award winners and presenters, from left, are Bethany Peppers, program director of the office of Student Engagement; Shelly Ridgeway, assistant director of Student Health Services and director of

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