The 2026 Jour de Fete is now in the books. Despite the heat, organizers say both vendors and visitors were pleased. “Several vendors sold out,” said Carrie Noll, Jour de Fete board member. “So we were really pleased to hear that. “Some of the vendors told me they loved that everyone down here is so […]
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DORIS MARIE STIRNAMAN-KLOEPPER, 92, of Red Bud, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare in Waterloo. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, music, hard work, and love. Doris was born on December 26, 1933, in her family home in Modoc, Illinois, to the late Earl and Josephine (nee
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Future Caucus will release a critical tool to empower and assist communities with AI Infrastructure St. Charles, Mo. – The Missouri House Future Caucus will hold a press conference Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Lindenwood University to announce upcoming legislation addressing artificial intelligence infrastructure and unveil a new resource designed to help Missouri communities engage
Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited the Franke family farm where he met with Neil and Michelle Franke to tour their operation and hear about the regulatory and insurance challenges facing farmers who raise diverse livestock. Congressman Smith said, “Neil and Michelle have built one of the most diverse operations you’ll find in Southeast Missouri, from
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SEDALIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri will kick off the 2026 Missouri State Fair with Mizzou Day on Thursday, Aug. 13, bringing a full day of traditions, celebrations and family-friendly activities to fairgoers. Visitors can hear from University of Missouri President Mun Choi, celebrate ribbon cuttings for the Governor Michael L. Parson Arena and
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Donald C. Gundlach 43, Granite City, arrested August 3, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for driving while license suspended, operating uninsured motor vehicle, no valid registration. Pretrial Release. Timothy S. Hobeck 42, Ellis Grove, arrested August 3, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for violation of order of protection. Is incarcerated. Brandy
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[ST. LOUIS, MO, Aug. 10, 2026] — The American Red Cross continues to urge donors of all blood types to act now and make an appointment to give blood or platelets amid the ongoing national blood crisis. Just three additional donors at every blood drive could help further stabilize the blood supply and ensure patients continue receiving lifesaving care. Since issuing only the second blood crisis in Red Cross history in
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Project Pioneer wrapped up the Saturday of Jour-de-fete weekend honoring the German families of Eichenlaub, Eckenfels & the French Bono, in the upstairs meeting room of the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center. Attendance prizes were awarded. Oldest man & woman attending received a framed crest and farthest traveled received a family t-shirt. The speaker at
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AGENDAPERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32Board of Education Regular Meeting – Open SessionWednesday, August 12, 2026Temporary Central Office, 503 Schindler Road (rear entrance)7:00 p.m.I. Open Session called to orderII. Pledge of AllegianceIII. Approval of the AgendaIV. Patron CommentsV. Approval of the Consent Agenda itemsA. July 15, 2026 Open Session MinutesB. July 19, 2026 Open Session
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A $55,000 grant program is now open for applications from the L-A-D Foundation, with support from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO). Grants from the program will support the conservation of natural and cultural resources of the Ozarks across the L-A-D Foundation’s 12-county service area. Nonprofits may apply for up to $10,000 from the
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