December 2025

Smith commends President Trump’s aid package for farmers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture would make $12 billion available in one-time bridge payments to American farmers to help struggling farm families. Congressman Smith said, “After four years of being ignored by the Biden administration, I commend President Trump […]

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Special Olympics bowlers shine in first-ever competition

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Special Olympics bowlers from the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II competed in their first-ever bowling event on Saturday at the Bonne Terre Fun Center — and they made quite an entrance. The team brought home three gold medals and one silver, marking an exciting milestone for our athletes and coaches. Congratulations

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Stop the Ban Missouri issues statement on Amendment 3 ballot language ruling

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Court of Appeals ruled that ballot language describing a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban abortion “fail(ed) to sufficiently advise voters” of the proposed amendment’s fallout. The ruling highlights that anti-abortion politicians continue to try to deceive voters as they work to ban abortion and take away Missourians’ right to

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Three of four Ste. Genevieve incumbents file for re-election

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Three incumbent members of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen filed Tuesday to seek re-election in the municipal election April 7th.   They are Robert “Bob” Donovan in Ward 2, Jeff Eydmann in Ward 3 and Joseph D. “Joe” Prince in Ward 4.   The remaining incumbent alderman, Patrick Fayey, did not

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Beyond the Blueprint: ACSI research redefines standards of excellence in Christian education

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Association of Christian Schools International’s (ACSI) Research and Thought Leadership Department has released new, evidence-based research intended to inform Christian school leadership. Dr. Rian Djita, ACSI Director of Research, reported that ACSI’s 2025 research portfolio demonstrates significant connections between school culture, service offerings, and graduates’ long-term outcomes. “Our goal is

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Chester’s 37th Annual Christmas on the River contest winners

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CHESTER – The winners in Chester’s 37th Annual Christmas on the River Contest have been announced.   Holiday Home Lighting (EACH Winning $100) Michael Horn-328 Van Zant Street Nick & Marci Bert-903 Park Avenue Josh & Cassie Chambers-901 Park Avenue Joe & Daysha Allison1511 Swanwick Street Stacey Search-1844 Swanwick Street Bob & Christy Rhoades-1718 Swanwick

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IML releases Volume 10 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML), in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), is proud to announce the release of Volume 10 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal. This edition marks the 10th anniversary of the publication, which is dedicated to advancing research and dialogue about municipal governance in Illinois.   Volume 10 of the Journal includes

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MDC needs birders to help with Audubon Christmas Bird Count

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages experienced Missouri birders to become citizen scientists by helping with the National Audubon Society’s 2025 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, 2026.   The CBC is an annual bird census where thousands of volunteers across the U.S., Canada, and other countries

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