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SEMO Food Bank launches ‘YOU Can Fight Hunger’ campaign during Canned Food Month

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SIKESTON, Mo. – February is Canned Food Month, and Southeast Missouri Food Bank is launching its annual You CAN Fight Hunger campaign, inviting the community to participate by donating canned foods at participating locations throughout the region.   “Canned food donations play an important role in helping our partner pantries meet daily needs,” said Joey […]

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Senator Schmitt Defends ICE, Trump’s Deportation Efforts on the Senate Floor

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WASHINGTON — Amid agitators trying to sow chaos in Minnesota, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) spoke on the Senate floor to defend the Trump administration’s deportation efforts and condemn Democrats’ inflammatory rhetoric, which is fueling an unprecedented rise in violence against ICE.   In his speech, Senator Schmitt argued that the unrest in Minneapolis was the predictable consequence

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United Way of Southeast Missouri opens grant application

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SOUTHEAST MO. — United Way of Southeast Missouri (UWSEMO) announces the official opening of their grant application on February 2 for agencies and programs that desire to join the United Way network of partners.   Applications for the organization’s two-year 2026-2028 funding cycle will be accepted until February 27 at 5 pm (CST).   As

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American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois launches 2026 ‘Engineering Works’ Contest

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CHICAGO – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has launched the fourth annual Engineering Works competition as part of its Engineering Excellence Awards program, inviting the public to vote for the most outstanding engineering project in Illinois.   The contest highlights innovative infrastructure projects across the state and celebrates the engineering teams responsible for their design

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Apply online for MDC spring managed turkey hunts

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that Missouri youth, archery, and firearms turkey hunters can apply online for 2026 spring turkey managed hunts during February at mdc.mo.gov/springturkeyhunts Managed hunt details and application procedures are outlined on the webpage. Drawing results will be posted starting March 15. Spring turkey hunting opens

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Blood donations needed after winter storm impacts blood drives

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ST. LOUIS, MO – The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage as winter weather further impacts the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Individuals who may be eligible are urged to give blood and platelets as soon as it is safe for them to travel to help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are

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Break out of MDC nature escape rooms Feb. 28

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Families and adults are invited to test their puzzle solving skills at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)’s Cape Girardeau Nature Center on Saturday, Feb. 28. A nature-themed escape room will require participants to crack codes, decipher animal clues, unlock hidden habitats, and solve hands-on nature challenges.   Earlier timeslots are reserved

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Call for Invasive Plant Action Awards nominations

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JEFFERSON CITY—As public awareness grows about the harmful effects of invasive plants, the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP) seeks to recognize individuals and groups performing outstanding work detecting and controlling invasive plant species in Missouri with its Invasive Plant Action Award Program. MoIP is accepting award nominations now through April 30, 2026.   Nomination categories

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