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Illinois announces 2024 LIHEAP application for utility bill assistance

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has released information about this year’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support income eligible households with utility costs. LIHEAP will begin accepting applications on October 1, 2024, through August 15, 2025, or until funds are exhausted.   “Every Illinoisan deserves to be […]

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Illinois farmer, Kenneth Hartman Jr., becomes president of the National Corn Growers Association

WASHINGTON – Kenneth R. Hartman Jr., a corn farmer from Waterloo, Ill., began his term this week as president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). During meetings with the media, Hartman discussed the current economic challenges corn growers face and said he wanted to push for passage of a robust farm bill, expand markets and

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Keep warm, keep working: Cold weather safety tips

Winter is quickly approaching, so it is time to think about your safety when preparing for the winter months. When working outside in the cold, wear layers of clothing to stay warm, i.e., thermal undergarments, insulated pants, coats and overalls.  Frostbite can occur in the cold temperatures especially when bare skin is exposed. Symptoms include

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Mark Twain National Forest recruiting for Resource Advisory Committee

ROLLA, Mo., —Mark Twain National Forest is recruiting people to serve on the Eleven Point Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). This committee was established by the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. The USDA Forest Service is seeking 15 individuals, representing a wide range of Forest connections, to volunteer to serve on this meaningful committee. More

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Memorial ceremonies this weekend will honor Missouri’s fallen firefighters

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s fire service will hold two memorial services this weekend at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City to honor the state’s fallen firefighters. On Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m., a candlelight vigil will be held for all Missouri firefighters who have died while serving their communities. On Sunday, Oct. 6, at 10:30

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Missouri celebrates Farm to School and Early Care & Education (ECE) Month

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson proclaimed October to be Farm to School and ECE Month in Missouri. Farm to School and ECE Month celebrates nutrition professionals, farmers and ranchers nationwide for their contributions to feeding Missouri students. “Farm to School and Early Care and Education (ECE) Month is a great opportunity to share

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Missouri WIC launches a new data dashboard

JEFFERSON CITY, MO —Missouri WIC announces an innovative digital data dashboard accessible to the public. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The data dashboard provides access to in-state participation and certification data, along with benefit data, including: Participation rates by month and demographics (race, ethnicity, age, education level and

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MRV Banks joins ABA and banks across U.S. for new #PracticeSafeChecks Consumer Education Campaign

STE. GENEVIEVE – MRV Banks has joined the American Bankers Association and banks across the nation to promote an industry-wide campaign educating consumers about the rapid rise in check fraud and how they can protect themselves. Reports of check fraud have nearly doubled since 2021, according to a 2023 report from the Boston Fed, and

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New medal and medallion design submission deadline extended 

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Veterans Recognition Program, in conjunction with the Missouri Veterans Commission, is extending the design submission deadline for the new Veterans’ medal and medallion. The new deadline is October 31, 2024. Governor Mike Parson signed into law the expansion of the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program on July 11, 2024. This new law

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