Change in Chester Bridge demolition time
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September 2026
River Hills Run this Saturday
The infamous River Hills Run is back on the fair program after its successful revival last year. This run is from the Mississippi River in Wittenberg to the Fairgrounds. The 4.5-mile course is often described as “uphill all of the way” and that is fairly close to accurate. A Kids Fun Run will follow. It
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Missouri Prairie Foundation Evening on the Prairie and Annual Meeting October 3
Sedalia, MO (September 8, 2026)—The public is invited to enjoy a special evening on the Missouri Prairie Foundation’s 40-acre Friendly Prairie on Saturday, October 3. Located 11 miles south of Sedalia, Friendly Prairie was purchased in 1969 and named for the historic use of the site as an informal stop for travelers. This welcoming legacy
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Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park sets planting project for Saturday
What’s this picture missing? Flowers….and you! Join us this Saturday, September 26, at 9:30 am for National Public Lands Day. NPS Photo We’ll be meeting at the Ste. Genevieve Levee parking lot at the end of Division Street. From there, we’ll be preparing and planting native wildflowers for a new pollinator garden. Gardening not your
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Crusader Classroom Spotlight!
St. Agnes 8th grade Student Council came up with a wonderful idea to shine the spotlight on their amazing Saint Agnes students! Each month, Student Council will select one or two classrooms to “adopt” and surprise them with a special morning treat. This month’s Crusader Classroom Spotlight was sponsored by principal, Mrs. Otte! The1st grade
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Gov. Pritzker Establishs Illinois Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cabinet
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker today signed Executive Order 2026-07 establishing the Illinois Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cabinet, a group of individuals from across industries and fields that will assess the various risks posed by AI to the safety of Illinoisans. As AI continues to rapidly advance, the Illinois AI Cabinet will advise state government on
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Trump Administration Announces More Than $45 Million to Upgrade Rural Missouri Hospitals
This federal investment will upgrade rural hospitals, connect providers with behavioral and maternal health specialists, and grow the emergency care workforce in rural Missouri The Trump Administration announced today that more than $45 million in Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) funding is being delivered to support rural healthcare for Missouri residents. This investment will support
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Illinois Urban Manual: The State Blueprint for Stormwater Management
[Springfield, IL] — In recognition of Stormwater Awareness Week, the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is highlighting the Illinois Urban Manual (IUM) as the premier state standard for safeguarding communities from urban flooding, soil erosion and water pollution. As intense weather events increasingly challenge local infrastructure, the IUM provides the foundation
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Mizzou continues to rise in the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings
Record student success and tremendous growth in breakthrough research fuel the university’s climb to a Top 100 national university. COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri is cementing its place on the national stage, ranking among the top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges list. The recognition reflects a
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Margie J. DeWilde
Margie J. DeWilde, 95, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Independence Care Center. She was born June 14, 1931 in Perryville, MO to Raphael and Elta (Sutterer) Emmenderfer. Margie and Homer “Jack” Abernathy were married on August 27, 1947 in Perrryville. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1986. She