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LFCS supports effort to establish consistent child welfare standards

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ST. LOUIS (September 22, 2026) – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) supports Missouri’s new Child Welfare Task Force in developing more consistent standards for child safety and strengthening coordination across the state’s child welfare system.   Created by Gov. Mike Kehoe through Executive Order 26-17, the 18-member task force brings together representatives from state […]

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Ste. Gen Parks and Rec Board to meet September 28

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AGENDASTE. GENEVIEVE PARKS & RECREATION BOARDSEPTEMBER 28, 2026 CALL TO ORDERPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEROLL CALL OF MEMBERSAPPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTES• August 24th, 2026PUBLIC WORKS REPORT – ALLIANCE WATER RESOURCESPUBLIC DISCUSSION – Pere Marquette Splash Pad – Land & Water Conservation Fund GrantOLD BUSINESS• Resolution – LWCF Grant Application• Pere de Lumieres• Accessible Picnic Tables –

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AI to detect soybean diseases before symptoms appear

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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Harvest season is underway for soybean farmers across Illinois. Each plant among their crops is valuable, contributing to their yield and overall profit. A big issue that can eat into that small profit margin is plant diseases — so researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are working toward a

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Ste. Genevieve Elementary Teacher Receives $500 for Classroom Supplies

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A Ste. Genevieve Elementary School teacher is among 20 educators nationwide selected to receive $500 for classroom supplies through Arch Painting’s annual $10K Teacher Giveaway. Jennifer Thomas of Ste. Genevieve Elementary School was selected at random as one of this year’s giveaway winners. The program awards a total of $10,000 to teachers across the country,

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois to hold annual Fall Product Program

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Glen Carbon, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ Fall Product Program runs through October 25! Girl Scouts will be selling tasty treats, magazine subscriptions, BarkBoxes, Tervis tumblers, candles, and personalized products to fuel their adventures this year.   “The Fall Product Program is a great way for troops to raise start-up funds as they

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MU Extension in Perry County to Host “Passwords, Passkeys, and More” Digital Security Workshop

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PERRYVILLE, MO — University of Missouri Extension in Perry County is bringing AARP’s popular Senior Planet curriculum to local older adults with an upcoming educational session titled “Passwords, Passkeys, and More.” The workshop is designed to help area seniors reduce the frustration of managing multiple online accounts while strengthening their personal cybersecurity.   As digital

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Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Launches Investigation into Students for Justice in Palestine

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office has launched an investigation into Students for Justice in Palestine’s (SJP) fundraising and charitable‑solicitation activities within the State of Missouri. Public reports from independent organizations have raised concerns about SJP’s fundraising representations and alleged links between its efforts and organizations whose resources

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Auditor Fitzpatrick issues report on state agencies’ use of federal dollars

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO (September 23, 2026) — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick today released his office’s review of how Missouri state agencies managed and spent approximately $20.5 billion in federal funds during Fiscal Year 2025. This year’s Statewide Single Audit reviewed 21 major federal programs with expenditures totaling approximately $16 billion, administered by 9 state

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SIU Carbondale to host noted musician, educator and alumnus Eric Frazier Sept. 30

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By Pete Rosenbery  CARBONDALE, Ill. — Noted jazz musician, educator and Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Eric Frazier — the first graduate from the school’s then-Black American Studies program — returns to his alma mater to inspire current Salukis by sharing his own career journey.  Frazier will discuss his SIU experience and its impact on

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