CEDAR HILL, Mo. – In the hills outside St. Louis, creeks swell fast after hard rains, and fields can pay the price. At Big River Grain and Cattle, Daniel Bonacker recalls, repeated flooding was carrying away topsoil. In 1983, Bonacker’s grandfather switched to no-till farming, which minimizes disturbance of the soil. This reduces erosion by […]
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. today in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The notice and tentative agenda for the meeting: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery and Finance Committee
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet this evening at 6 in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick St., Chester. The tentative agenda for this evening’s meeting of the Chester City Council has been released. CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA May 4, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER
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CHESTER – Chester High School has announced the April Students of the Month. Pictured (left to right) are Ryan Juenger, Reed Petrowske, and Lexi Davis. Jim Beers Photo The three students were nominated by members of the CHS faculty. The presentation of certificates was made Wednesday April 29 during the RTI Period in the Professor
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighth Distict Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has announced as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Missouri’s 8th Congressional District. First place goes to Mountain Grove High School Senior Jessie Carruthers “I can’t thank the more than 100 high school artists enough who submitted their artwork for
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Interested individuals, community organizations and research institutions working to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Missouri should submit their application by Thursday, May 28, 2026. USDA defines specialty crops as fruits, vegetables, dried
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LENEXA, KAN. – This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage stormwater to help prevent contaminants, including untreated sewage, from polluting nearby waterways. The agency will
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PERRYVILLE – To raise awareness about food insecurity in Perry County, the University of Missouri Extension Office in Perry County and the Perry County Extension Council are inviting the community to participate in the fourth annual Feeding Perry County Food Drive. The food drive will be held through July 31 with specific nutrient-dense food items
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a slate of 23 members appointed to the newly formed Missouri Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force. Established by Executive Order 26-04, Missouri’s Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force is charged with evaluating and guiding the state’s strategic approach to nuclear energy development. The task force is
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JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Kehoe has proclaimed May 3 through 9 as Drinking Water Week in Missouri. Drinking Water Week is celebrated nationwide during the first full week in May each year. It highlights the important work water professionals do to provide safe drinking water to Missouri’s residents and visitors. Drinking Water Week is designed
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