September 2024

Lending a helping hand in health care

University of Missouri students are getting hands-on training as nurse assistants while strengthening the MU Health Care workforce. COLUMBIA, Mo. — Nurse assistants are the unsung heroes of the health care industry. Their crucial yet often behind-the-scenes work allows registered nurses (RNs), who have more advanced training and can perform a wider range of medical […]

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MDC reminds deer and turkey hunters of changes for fall seasons

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters of regulation changes for the upcoming deer and turkey hunting seasons. The changes include a new fall turkey permit, new counties in the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone, removal of the antler-point restriction (APR) in some counties, allowing drones for tracking wounded deer

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Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance encourages Missourians to review their life insurance coverage

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance wants to encourage Missourians to be aware of their needs and review their life insurance coverage.  According to the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association (LIMRA), 51 percent of consumers reported owning life insurance, down significantly from 63

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Missouri’s Reproductive Freedom initiative petition is going to the Court of Appeals

By Elad Gross, candidate for Missouri Attorney General JEFFERSON CITY – Folks trying to keep the initiative petition off the ballot sued. A judge tonight ruled that the initiative was insufficient because it was missing references to parts of the law it would overturn, but the judge held off on taking the initiative petition off

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MoDOT announces 21st Annual Bridge Building Competition

SIKESTON-The Missouri Department of Transportation is sponsoring its 21st annual bridge building competition for high school juniors and seniors in the Southeast District’s 25-county region. The competition challenges students to design and construct the most efficient model bridge using limited materials−balsa wood, thread and glue. Schools must register by Sept. 11 to compete in the

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Rep. Friess invites you to his FREE Shred Event in Sparta

RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess is hosting a FREE Shred Event on Saturday, September 21st, from 9:00am to Noon. The event will take place at Sparta City Hall, located at 114 W. Jackson Street in Sparta. Rep. Friess encourages all residents to take advantage of this service. “Protecting your personal information

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