April 2025

My favorite things

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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New coordinator for MO Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Council announced

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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SIU alum to discuss how he launched a successful business while in school

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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Speaker Patterson reaffirms House commitment to fighting illegal property assessments

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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Sponsors, participants sought for 4th & Final Betty’s Color Splash 1 Mile Fun Run

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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State Treasurer Malek marks the 8-year anniversary of MO ABLE Program

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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Storms and flooding expected to impact Missouri

During the next several days much of Missouri could be impacted by damaging severe storms and heavy rainfall. Dangerous and potentially historic rainfall is expected, especially across southeast Missouri. Flooding, and flash flooding, is possible over a large area of Missouri. Driving Safety Tips Monitor your local forecast for severe weather and flood alerts.· If you

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Kathy Dee Landholt

A funeral will be held Monday, April 7, 2025 for 69-year-old Kathy Dee Landholt of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1955 in Fort Lee, VA to Dean and Marion (Juedes) Schmidt. Who both preceded her in death. Kathy and Steve Landholt were married

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