January 2025

Filing concludes for the Ste. Genevieve city election

STE. GENEVIEVE – Filing for fhe April Ste. Genevieve City election wrapped up December 31st.   The following persons have filed for the indicated city office.   OFFICE                                  NAME & ADDRESS   Mayor                                          Brian Keim                                         

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Illinois DCFS offers post-secondary scholarships to current and former youth in care

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is currently accepting applications for the 2025 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, a minimum of 53 academic scholarships will be awarded to current and former youth in care for the upcoming school year, with four awards reserved for the children of veterans and two awards

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Illinois State Police K9 DuQ to get donation of body armor

DUQUOIN – Illinois State Police K9 DuQ will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. ​ K9 DuQ’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”. ​ Delivery is

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MDC invites birders to join birding webinars in preparation for first ever Missouri Birding Challenge

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the first ever Missouri Birding Challenge — May 1-15! Missouri Birding Challenge participants will compete alone or on

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Missouri Veterans Commission launches electronic pre-certification application for burial

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Veterans Commission (MVC) has announced the launch of the new electronic Pre-Certification Application for Burial. The new digital application allows Veterans and their eligible dependents to electronically pre-certify for burial benefits, submit documents, and receive real-time notifications on the status of their application.   “The Electronic Pre-Certification Application for Burial is a

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Mo pesticide rule changes took effect January 1

JEFFERSON CITY – The MDA Pesticide Program works to prevent unreasonable adverse effects of pesticide use on human health and the environment while helping assure the availability of pesticides needed to maintain our quality of life. This is accomplished by licensing pesticide applicators and dealers, registering pesticides, and performing inspections and investigations in the enforcement

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