Director Chinn and Deputy Director Klenklen joined counterparts from across the U.S. this week at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) conference in Rogers, AR. During the conference they heard from USDA Secretary Rollins, met with agricultural entities headquartered in NW Arkansas and participated in conversations on meeting future food demand. In […]
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District recently welcomed the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce Leadership group for a daylong look at how students learn, lead, and create across all grade levels. On Sept. 17, representatives from local businesses and organizations—including Eric Scott Leathers, First State Community Bank, Independence Center
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Francis J. Gavin, a professor at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies and director of the Henry Kissinger Center for Global Affairs, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Gavin and John Shaw, institute director, will discuss Gavin’s new book, “Thinking Historically
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JEFFERSON CITY – Last call for nominations for the 2025 Missouri Agriculture Awards! Designed to recognize outstanding Missouri Agriculture leaders, the awards will be given at the 2025 Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture November 12-13 at the Wyndham Executive Center-Columbia. Award categories include: Agriculture Education Leader: An educator or advisor in the Missouri school
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PARK HILLS — Mineral Area College (MAC) is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program. The results can be found in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, are based on a survey of 199 colleges and universities.
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28 students recognized for showing Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and/or Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – On Friday September 19, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its 2nd set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year. These awards are presented twice each month throughout the year and students in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade are eligible
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – Have you missed going to summer camp since your childhood days? Have you always wanted to experience what summer camp is all about, but never had the chance to go? If you’re a woman aged 21 or older, and you answered yes to either of these questions, then Glamp is for you!
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The State of Missouri is hosting a statewide hiring event 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr, Jefferson City. This event offers job seekers a chance to connect with multiple state agencies and learn about a wide range of career opportunities in public service. Attendees
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — From tunes born during the American Revolution to an arrangement of songwriting genius Bob Dylan’s music, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble will present “Classics” at Shryock Auditorium in a free performance at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1. Members of the SIU Wind Ensemble
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II introduces three new leaders who have already hit the ground running this school year. Nathan Kingery is serving as Bloomsdale Elementary principal, Dr. Stephanie Sulser has joined Ste. Genevieve Elementary as assistant principal, and Mike Horn leads the district’s maintenance operations. About the new Bloomsdale Elementary
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