by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Which of the unique and unlikely watercraft will cross the finish line first at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Campus Lake on April 26? (First and third photos) Students show off their ingenuity in 2024 as they set off on the racecourse. (Second photo) A 1989 team chooses […]
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SPRINGFIELD – As voting opens in the final round of the 2025 “Makers Madness” contest, four products have emerged as finalists in the bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association that lets voters decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented by Comcast Business, the competition celebrates the incredible work of
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SEDALIA, Mo. – Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore announced today that 62 youth, selected from Missouri 4-H and FFA State Fair exhibitors, will be awarded scholarships by the Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture (YIA) committee. These students are seeking higher education at a university/college of their choice and will be recognized
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by Caleb Jones | cjones@amec.coopJust like Rural Missouri does every April, I put together a list of my favorite things. Some are lifelong traditions, others are new experiences and a few are just good stories worth telling. In no particular order, here’s this year’s list. Favorite race car driver: Up until a week ago, my
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. The Missouri Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Council has a new Coordinator for the state. Deputy Josh Stockman, with the Cole County Sheriff’s Department, is taking on this role after serving as the CIT Training Specialist and assisting with updating training curricula to ensure consistent statewide CIT training. Stockman will provide oversight
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STE, GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Project Pioneer will meet with the Geiler and DuFour families, honored families of 2025, Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. in the upstairs meeting room at the Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center, 360 Market St. Anyone descending from either family is urged to gather their family information for submission to
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Adam Wolfe will discuss his journey from student to successful businessman at 6:30 p.m. April 10 at Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, 1740 Innovation Drive. The public is invited to the free event hosted by the Saluki Entrepreneur Corps, an SIU registered student organization dedicated to
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri House Speaker Jon Patterson gave a statement earlier this week on the court ruling against the Jackson County Tax Assessor, a decisive win in the fight against unfair taxes. “What the unelected Jackson County assessor did was inexcusable,” Speaker Jon Patterson, R-Lee’s Summit, said. “The House remains committed to advancing
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The fourth and final Betty’s Color Splash 1 Mile Fun Run will be held Saturday, May 3, in memory of Bethany Bequette, Ste. Genevieve High School alumna and Bloomsdale Elementary teacher. The initiative supports a scholarship in Bethany’s memory at Ste. Genevieve High School. To sponsor or participate in the event,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In observance of National ABLE to Save Month, Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek is announcing a $25 match for new Missouri Achieving a Better Life Experience (MO ABLE) account holders. MO ABLE, a savings program dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve financial independence and security, marks its 8-year anniversary on
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