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Missouri Historic Preservation symposium planned for May 13-14

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – The third annual Missouri Historic Preservation symposium is set for Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, in Joplin. This year’s theme is “The Road Ahead: Fueling the Economy through Historic Preservation.” The event is presented by the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office and cosponsored by the city of Joplin, Downtown […]

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Missouri launches new digital tools to help residents, visitors find information and services faster

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Office of Administration (OA) has announced a series of updates to the State of Missouri government digital platforms, mo.gov and the Missouri Citizen Portal (my.mo.gov).   These improvements represent a first step in making it easier for Missourians to find exactly what they need when interacting with state government.    As part of this effort to enhance the

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Missouri recognizes National Public Health Week, celebrating local and state partnerships that make communities healthier

Missouri recognizes National Public Health Week, celebrating local and state partnerships that make communities healthier JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed April 6-12, 2026, as National Public Health Week, a time to honor the people and programs working every day to protect the health of Missouri communities. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior

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Missouri WIC makes a few changes to the approved list

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri WIC Approved Food List now includes fresh herbs for participants to purchase with their monthly cash value benefits (CVB).   Dried herbs, spices, pastes, seeds and plants are not WIC-approved.   The formula company Abbott announced a name and label change for Similac Total Comfort to Similac Gentle Comfort. Depending on

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Missouri’s tax holiday creates savings and generates business growth

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state.     “All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday,” said Missouri’s Director of Revenue Trish Vincent. “This event

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New MoDNR app innovating statewide drought and flooding awareness

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has released a new app to raise awareness of flooding and drought conditions across the state. Developed over a three-year period, the free Missouri Flood & Drought app uses data from MoDNR’s network of steamgages and soil-moisture sensors to display real-time conditions, as well as how

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   Officers were called to the 600 block of South Perryville Boulevard by a report of property damage at 1:59 p.m. March 30th.   An officer responded to the 1600 block of Grand Avenue at 3:48 p.m. March 5th to investigate a report of

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Public comment sought on proposed Illinois 127 improvements in Washington County 

WASHINGTON COUNTY, IL– The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a study for the proposed improvements on Illinois 127 from Illinois 15 to the westbound Interstate 64 ramps in Washington County.   The meeting will be held:   Wednesday, April 22 4-7 p.m. Nashville Community High School 1300 S. Mill

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SIU Choral Union, Concert Choir to help audiences envision a ‘Beautiful City’

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Choral Union and Concert Choir will showcase their combined talents when drawing upon spirituals and gospel music during a free, public concert on April 21 in Shryock Auditorium.     SIU’s Concert Choir and Choral Union perform during the “Peace I Leave With You:

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