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Watch birding webinars and join Missouri Birding Challenge

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) May 1-22!   Registration will be open April 1-30.   In preparation for the 2026 MBC, join MDC […]

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Wreaths Across America expands corporate development team

COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine — Wreaths Across America (WAA) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Corporate Development and Partnerships team with the addition of two accomplished nonprofit leaders, Tina Saari and Chris Miller. Both join the organization as Regional Corporate Development Specialists, bringing decades of combined experience in veteran-focused programming, partnership cultivation, and revenue

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Thomas Meyer

A funeral will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 for 75-year-old Thomas Meyer of Imperial, Mo. who passed away February 14, 2026.   He was born May 13, 1950, to Elmer Meyer and Mary Ann (Siebert) Meyer, who both preceded him in death.   He married Deborah Williams. She survives.   He is also survived

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Maryanna Taylor

A funeral will be held Saturday for 89-year-old Maryanna “Smoke” Taylor of Evansville, Illinois, who passed away at 4 pm, Monday, February 23, 2026, at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois. She was born July 20, 1936 to Nicholas and Anna (nee Gaertner) Braun in St. Louis, Missouri. They both preceded her in death.

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Air Force Shades of Blue jazz ensemble to perform Feb. 28 at SIU

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The U.S. Air Force Shades of Blue jazz ensemble will give a free, public performance, on Saturday, Feb. 28, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium.     The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Ticket reservations are required and available at  www.afbandtix.org/ by going to the Feb. 28 concert listing. The SIU School

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Filing begins today for the Perry County August Primary Election

PERRYVILLE – Candidate filing for the August primary elections in Perry County began today.   Filing ends on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.   Candidates filing for Perry County offices may file at the following location:   Perry County Clerk’s Office Perry County Courthouse 15 W. Ste. Maries St., STE 2 Perryville, MO

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Filing begins today for the Ste. Gen Co. August Primary election

STE. GENEVIEVE – Filing begins today for the August Primary election in Ste. Genevieve County.   The county clerk’s office has posted this notice to persons wishing to file a declaration of candidacy to appear as a candidate for nomination at the primary election that filing will continue until Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:00

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IRMA launches Illinois’ first retail apprenticeship program to build future industry leaders

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) today announced the launch of the Illinois Retail Leaders Apprenticeship Program, which provides retail education, real-world training, and industry exposure to aspiring retailers.   The first program of its kind in the state of Illinois, the curriculum is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the evolving retail industry, which

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Leslie Evans-Hedge, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C joins Cape Neurology Specialists

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Leslie Evans-Hedge, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C to Cape Neurology Specialists. Leslie graduated from Maryville University, St. Louis, MO in 2015. Leslie is an adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner.     Cape Neurology Specialists offers a full spectrum of neurological services, including inpatient and outpatient

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