SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Owls are hooting in anticipation of nesting season, and the public is invited to tune into upcoming webinars to learn more. Learn about Missouri’s owls, such as barn owls (pictured), during two MDC Owls of Missouri virtual programs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. […]
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CHESTER – On February 3, 2026, Evelyn Schuwerk was presented with a plaque by Brett Bollmann, CEO and Tom Search, Board Chairman at Memorial Hospital, recognizing her exceptional, 14 years, of dedicated service as a Board Member. Evelyn was first appointed in March 2011 and chose to conclude her term in November 2025.
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JEFFERSON CITY – After a month of formalities, bill readings, referrals and several rounds of hearings, the legislative pace in the Missouri Senate has certainly accelerated this week. Like most sessions, debates in the chamber will gain momentum as more bills are reported out of committees. With more than 781 Senate bills and 50
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PERRYVILLE, Missouri – University of Missouri Extension of Perry County is hosting an informational course in estate planning on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This course will be held at the Catalyst Center for Business, located at 508 N. Main Street in Perryville. This program is sponsored in part by
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MONTROSE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is proposing changes to waterfowl hunting at the Montrose Conservation Area (CA) in Henry County in west-central Missouri. MDC is proposing eliminating the “waterfowl hunting only” designation for the area and making it an “open area” for hunting various game and other outdoor activities. The area would
COLUMBIA – In recognition of Black History Month, an exhibition at the Ellis Library Colonnade on the University of Missouri campus will feature artworks from past and present African American Missouri artists, exploring the conservation of continuum within the realm of African American art. Continuum… 100 Years of African American Art in Missouri
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PCSD32 PERRYVILLE – Perryville High School has been recognized by Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) with the Show Me Excellence Award, a state-level honor presented to Unified Champion Schools that demonstrate exceptional leadership, commitment to inclusion, and service as a resource to other schools across Missouri. Perryville High School students shared the power of
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is proud to celebrate the remarkable career of Becky Bunselmeyer, Director of Performance Improvement, following her retirement on February 3 after 33 years of dedicated service. Becky Bunselmeyer and Sarah Rathert Becky joined Memorial Hospital in September 1992 as the Business Office Manager. Over the years, she embraced
STE. GENEVIEVE – Last month, Ste. Genevieve High School’s Dragons Robotics team competed in its first-ever high school VEX Robotics Competition V5 event, taking on the season’s Push Back challenge and delivering an impressive debut performance. Students designed, built and programmed their own robot to compete in a fast-paced, highly strategic environment. Matches
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This year CGS will send 16 students, 1st through 8th Grades, to the 31st Annual Young Authors’ Conference By Jim Beers CHESTER – It’s that time of year again and local schools in the Monroe-Randolph County area are gearing-up for the 2026 Young Authors’ Conference. This year the conference is being held in Sparta, Illinois
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