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Red Bud woman named to Concordia honors list

SEWARD, NE  JAN 20, 2026 — Christine Liefer of Red Bud was one of 267 Concordia University, Nebraska students recently named to the honors list for the Fall 2025 semester.   Students must earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing a minimum of 12 credit hours to be eligible for this list.   About Concordia University, Nebraska Concordia

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Steeleville woman named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland

ADELPHI, MD — A Steeleville woman was among more than 18,700 University of Maryland Global Campus students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 term.   To earn the honor Jessica Whittom of Steeleville was required to complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least

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Time is running out to participate in Valentines card drive

SPRINGFIELD – With Valentine’s Day approaching, Sen. Terry Bryant and other members of the Senate Republican Caucus are once again spreading kindness through their annual Valentines for Seniors card drive, however, time is running out. Cards must be dropped off by Friday, February 6.     The initiative encourages residents to create and donate Valentine’s

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SIU Basketball Coach Scott Nagy gets 600th career win!

Salukis beat UNI, 65-50, on “Chester Night” at SIU By Jim Beers CARBONDALE – Scott Nagy, SIU’s Head Basketball Coach, achieved his 600th career win Wednesday night January 28 on “Chester Night” at the SIU Banterra Center, when the Salukis dismantled the University of Northern Iowa, 65-50, in front of 3670 fans. With that quality

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Eilert Charles Mahnken

A funeral will be held Thursday, February 5, 2026 for 85-year-old Eilert Charles Mahnken of Frohna, Missouri who passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Mercy Perry Hospital. He was born August 10, 1940 in Perryville, MO to Gottlieb and Verna (Kassel) Mahnken who both preceded him in death. Eilert and Erna L.Weber were married

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Apply now for Summer Youth Transportation Conference

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is helping build future leaders by encouraging youth to explore careers at MoDOT. The department invites students across Missouri to apply for the 2026 Youth Transportation Conference (YTC) in Jefferson City. Each year, MoDOT sponsors this event to give students the opportunity to apply STEM concepts learned in

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Do you have what it takes? MSHP seeks applicants for class

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 127th Recruit Class. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Testing will be held in Jefferson City, MO.   Those who successfully complete testing will move forward in a multi-phase selection process. This process is designed to identify

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