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SIU’s Morton-Kenney Lecture examines conflict escalation and the war in Iran

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nationally recognized political violence and international security affairs expert Robert A. Pape will present the spring 2026 Morton-Kenney Public Affairs Lecture on Friday, April 3, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.     Bob Pape   An author and political science professor at the University of Chicago, Pape will present “Iran, the Escalation

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Apply for MDC elk and bear hunting permits in May

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians interested in hunting black bear and/or elk in the state this fall that they need to apply for a limited number of hunting permits for each in May. The Missouri Conservation Commission approved recommendations from MDC for upcoming seasons for each species at its

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Chester School District 139 hires three new music teachers to replace Sue and Steve Colonel

Michalah “Micy” Troutt, Jennifer Gehrket, and Katie Hannan will begin a new era of music at CHS and CGS By Jim Beers CHESTER – The wait is over! Chester School District No. 139 announced at its monthly board meeting Thursday March 19 that three new music teachers have been hired to fill the shoes of

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Club donates to The Cottage

STE. GENEVIEVE – At its March 18th meeting, the Ste. Genevieve County Democratic Club collected cleaning and personal hygiene items for The Cottage Domestic Violence Shelter in Perryville.     The Cottage was represented by Victim Advocate Tabitha Snowden, who talked about services The Cottage provides and answered several questions.     After the meeting, several

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Foundation holds annual Living in Ste. Genevieve House Tour

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve hosted its fourth annual Living in Ste. Genevieve House Tour, held annually on the third Saturday in March. This year’s tour was focused on transformation and adaptation. Homeowners discussed recent renovations of their homes with over 80 ticket holders. Some have undertaken major renovation projects,

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