January 2025

Mo representative criticized for seeking to repeal Inflation Reduction Act

JEFFERSON CITY – Rep. Eric Burlison of Southwest Missouri has co-sponsored H.R. 191 to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA marked a turning point for many Missourians by bringing millions of dollars in infrastructure projects, clean energy jobs, and drastically reducing the price of prescription medications and healthcare costs. In the last two years, the […]

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River Region students honored by Greenville University

GREENVILLE, IL. – The following students were placed on the Dean’s List at Greenville University for the fall 2024 semester.   Perryville, MO  Katie Farrow, freshman Isabella Iffert, sophomore Ste Genevieve, MO  Cory Stoll, senior Steeleville, IL  Jacob Sutton, senior Tilden, IL  Matthew Dorf, senior   To qualify for the Greenville University Dean’s List, a student

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Secure your business against online threats, attend SIU’s cybersecurity workshop

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Almost daily, stories of cyber-attacks flood the news, but the Illinois APEX Accelerator and the Office of Innovation and Economic Development at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are offering a special workshop to help area business owners protect themselves from cyber threats. The “No-Cost Cybersecurity Workshop” is set for 9-11 a.m. Friday,

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SIU Carbondale welcomes nominations for Sturgis Public Service Award

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking nominations for the Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award, which honors an employee for their community work away from campus.  Established in 1979, the award is presented by the SIU Board of Trustees to an SIU Carbondale employee to recognize public service efforts and “contributions to

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Speaker Patterson announces 32 House committees, names chairs

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Jon Patterson has announced the formation of 32 House Committees and named his Committee Chair selections for the 103rd General Assembly.   “Each and every Representative chosen is highly qualified and capable for the position of chair,” Speaker Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, said. “From our recent rules package to our Chair selections,

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Thriving with flexibility

COLUMBIA, Mo. — One lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the shift toward flexible work arrangements. Today, more than half of U.S. employees whose jobs can be performed remotely are blending remote work with time in the office.  However, for some employees, the more they work outside the office, the less engaged, valued

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provides over $1.3 billion to support fish and wildlife conservation and outdoor access

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced more than $1.3 billion in apportionments to support states, commonwealths and territories in their efforts to fund conservation and connect people with nature. This critical funding is generated by manufacturers who paid federal excise taxes last year on ammunition, firearms, archery and angling equipment,

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Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District kindergarten registration for 2025-26 school year

STE. GENEVIEVE – Kindergarten Registration will be held at the locations and times listed below. Please contact your elementary office beginning Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, after 9 a.m. to schedule appointments. To be admitted to kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year, a child must turn 5 years old prior to Aug. 1, 2025. Ste. Genevieve

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