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Cardinal Biologicals to expand in Cape Girardeau, Springfield, and Joplin, investing $2.74 million and creating 6 new jobs

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Cardinal Biologicals, a locally owned producer of medical-grade biologics, announced today that it will expand in Cape Girardeau, Springfield, and Joplin, investing $2.74 million and creating 6 new jobs across the three locations. The company’s expansion includes the addition of a new water-based lab consumables production line at its Cape Girardeau headquarters […]

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Chester Police Pension Fund meets October 22nd

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CHESTER – The Chester Police Pension Fund meets Wednesday, October 22nd.   POLICE PENSION FUND   AGENDA OF THE ОСТОВЕR 22, 2025, POLICE PENSION BOARD MEETING   CALL TO ORDER   ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS   APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING   PUBLIC COMMENT   COMMUNICATIONS   APPROVAL OF BILLS             Discuss

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Deja vu Spirit Reunion slated

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Come explore Missouri’s oldest cemetery where visitors that night experience the stories of early pioneers of Ste. Genevieve by lantern light. Memorial Cemetery is located at 35 North Fifth Street (Fifth and Merchant Streets). The event begins 4:30 p.m. and continues until 7 p.m.     Click here to purchase tickets: https://givebutter.com/SpiritReunion

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Demand for afterschool programs in Missouri is enormous, but most families are being shut out, new household survey finds 

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Four in five Missouri parents who want afterschool programs for their children are unable to enroll them, in many cases because programs are too expensive, unavailable, or inaccessible, according to a household survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance and released today. America After 3PM finds that 81% of Missouri parents with a child in

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Department of Natural Resources accepting Abandoned Well Plugging Grant applications

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for Abandoned Well Plugging Grants from eligible public water systems through Feb. 28, 2026. The grant offers up to $20,000 per project to properly plug wells that, if left unplugged, may present a contamination risk to groundwater resources used by a regulated

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Embrace the Saluki spirit with concerts, football, more at SIU’s Spooktacular Homecoming

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Homecoming 2025 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale promises to be memorable for all with a giant pep rally, a fun block party, a concert featuring Mariah the Scientist, the Carbondale Halloween Homecoming Music Street Festival and numerous other activities, including of course, a parade, tailgating and football.    

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Illinois is accepting Law Enforcement Camera Grant application

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) has announced the opening of the application period for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Law Enforcement Camera Grant. This grant provides over $56 million in state funding available to equip police agencies across Illinois with essential video technology.   This program is crucial for

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Kindergarteners learn about fire safety

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Elementary kindergarten students recently had the opportunity to learn about firefighters and fire safety during a special visit from the Ste. Genevieve Fire Department.     Firefighters read a book about fire safety, demonstrated what a firefighter looks like in full gear, and allowed students to explore the fire equipment

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Lt. Gov. launches new recognition program for Mo Scouts

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger has announced the creation of the Missouri Lt. Governor’s Patch, a new recognition program developed in partnership with Scouting America to honor Scouts who exemplify leadership, service, and citizenship at the state level. The program encourages young Missourians to learn about their government, serve their communities, and

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