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SIU Paul Simon Institute discussion to center on higher education reform

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Brian Rosenberg, president emeritus of Macalester College and visiting professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute on Tuesday, March 19, for a virtual conversation about the difficulty of reform in higher education.     Rosenberg will join John Shaw, the […]

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Missouri Disabled Sportsmen awarded Risberg Grant

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Disabled Sportsmean was one of several groups receving $1,000 Risberg grants during the recent Conservation Federation of Missouri affiliate luncheon.     “We’re honored and humbled to receive the funding and can’t thanks CFM enough for their continued support of Missouri based non-profits that are making a positive impact on

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Bloomsdale K of C poster, essay winners announced

BLOOMSDALE – The Bloomsdale Knights of Columbus recently held its annual poster and essay contest and several St. Agnes students were recognized at a special breakfast Sunday.     From left: Michael, Liam, Easton, Justin, Easton and Chris Drury representative of the Knights of Columbus.   The poster winner for grades 2-3 was Liam in

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SGMS Band students perform in MAJHAA All-Conference Honors Band

STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to our Ste. Genevieve Middle School Band students who recently performed in the MAJHAA All-Conference Honors Band in Farmington.     Seventh grade alto saxophonist Henry Hadel, seventh grade tenor saxophonist Wyatt Schmelzle, eighth grade clarinetist Ashton Damm.   Eighth grade clarinetist Ashton Damm, seventh grade alto saxophonist Henry Hadel, and

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SGCMH Auxiliary donates bassinets to Women’s Health & Childbirth Center

STE. GENEVIEVE – New bassinets were on the wish list of SGCMH Women’s Health & Childbirth Center and now, the hospital’s auxiliary has granted their wish!     “It was a welcomed surprise and we are excited to set aside the old and bring in the new,” said Bernadette Hill, MSN, RN, Women’s Health Services

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Warren Zieders, Wyatt Flores will perform at the Missouri State Fair

SEDALIA, Mo. – The Missouri State Fair has announced the third concert of the 2024 State Fair concert series. Country music artists Warren Zieders with special guest Wyatt Flores will perform on Friday, Aug. 9 as part of the State Fair Grandstand, presented by CFM Insurance, concert series at the 2024 Missouri State Fair. Warren Zeiders was just

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Make a positive impact: Give blood with the Red Cross

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — As spring approaches, the American Red Cross urges donors to give blood and platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply. People of all blood types – especially those with type O blood – are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions.   During

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Leveraging unmanned aerial systems for prescribed burning

ROLLA–Prescribed burning is a vital tool in forest management, employed by the U.S Forest Service to reduce wildfire risk, enhance ecosystem health, and promote biodiversity. Conducting prescribed burns involves significant resources, many boots on the ground, and careful planning to ensure safety and effectiveness. However, the integration of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) has revolutionized this

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