By Emily LeRoy, senior policy advisor at Missouri Farm Bureau. JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Constitution declares that knowledge and intelligence are essential to the preservation of the rights and liberties of people, and to that end, guarantees access to free public schools for all people under the age of 21 in our state. […]
PERRYVILLE – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open today, Wednesday, June 18 in Perry County to assist Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence, personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes on March 14-15, 2025. Those with disaster-related damage in Perry, Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter,
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has awarded a grant to the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) to develop a multi-year campaign supporting and promoting the work of community health workers (CHWs). Community health workers are trusted members of their communities, who serve as a bridge between health care and social services
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The Extension Master Gardener program provides in-depth horticultural training for Missourians who wish to share their knowledge of gardening. The Core Course training will be held on Monday nights, from July 14 to October 6, at 6–9 PM, at the Progress Sports Complex, which is located at 1300 Progress Parkway in
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Get outside and discover nature this summer during frogging season! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds the public that frogging season begins June 30 at sunset and runs through Oct. 31. Anyone with a fishing permit or small game hunting permit may go frogging for bullfrogs and green frogs. The daily
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – As summer brings more visitors to Missouri’s conservation areas, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hikers to prioritize safety, respect nature, and follow trail etiquette while exploring the scenic trails throughout southeast Missouri. Whether you’re visiting Buford Mountain, Castor River Conservation Area, or General Watkins, it’s important to follow a few
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SPRINGFIELD – Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg’s rookie baseball card, “Star Wars” comic books, a Yoda Pez dispenser, Elvis Presley coins, a 1995W $50 Gold Eagle coin, and stamp collections are among the unclaimed property items the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is auctioning online from June 13 through June 22. The online auction includes
JEFFERSON CITY – Last month, the governor called the Legislature back to Jefferson City for an extraordinary session to approve emergency funding for communities devastated by severe storms and entice the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to remain in Missouri. Lawmakers convened from June 2 – June 11, sending three proposals to the governor for
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a special campus and community event on July 1 in recognition of Juneteenth. Last year’s participants in the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program conduct a service project. Photo by Amihere Benson “Who’s Who at Southern Illinois University: Past, Present and Future” is set
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Education will meet Tuesday, June 24, 2025 for a closed session at 5:30 p.m. and the regular session at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the R. W. Thomas Projection Room in the Ste. Genevieve Public Library. AGENDA Ahead of the regularly
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