Ste. Genevieve School District R-II released drafts of minutes for the regular open session meeting and tax rate hearing, both held earlier this week. DRAFT Regular Open Session Meeting – 08-25-2026 – Meeting Minutes DRAFT 2026 Tax Rate Hearing – 08-25-2026 – Meeting Minutes
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – Late summer and fall are good times to locate potential entry areas around your home or buildings and take action to prevent snakes, rodents and other nuisance critters from accessing these areas, says Robert Pierce, University of Missouri Extension state wildlife and fisheries specialist. From late August through early October, snakes are
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A huge thank you to our incredible Mayfest Committee for generously giving your time, ideas, talents, and hard work to help make this event such a success year after year. Your dedication and passion for our community are what make Mayfest so special. We’re already hard at work planning an exciting weekend, and we can’t
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Missouri motorists who illegally pass a stopped school bus will face tougher penalties under a new state law taking effect Aug. 28. With students returning to classrooms and college campuses across the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert and watch for school buses, pedestrians, bicyclists and young
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is holding an open house on Friday, Aug. 28, featuring an appearance by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois. The event, which is free and open to the public, is from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the institute, at 1231 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale. The
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) today announced a new partnership with the Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group (IERG) to provide the state’s manufacturing community with a stronger, unified voice on environmental policy, regulation, rulemaking, compliance and enforcement. The partnership will combine the IMA’s established advocacy expertise with IERG’s deep knowledge of environmental laws,
As we start planning the 2027 Missouri State Fair, August 12–22, we want to hear directly from the people who know the Fair best — you. We’re asking attendees and Fair fans to share their thoughts about the 2026 Missouri State Fair. Your feedback on what you loved, what you’d like to see improved, and
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All ages and groups are welcome at this free event on the Mighty Mississippi. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.– The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Day on the River event showcasing the mighty Mississippi River is set for 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau. Join MDC staff for a
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It’s that time of the year again. School is back in session. We wanted to take a moment to remind everyone about school bus safety. The kids are our future, help protect our future.
Several months ago, then Rotary District 6060 Governor Ralph Zuke presented Rotarian, Steph Gremminger, with a pink flamingo to spark conversations about Rotary. Gremminger said the flamingo will be a traveling flamingo—so now it has traveled to Rotarian Laurie Ebeling, now club secretary. If you happen to visit Laurie’s State Farm office and see the
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