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Missouri Farmers Care Opens Applications for Drive to Feed Kids Grants

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Farmers Care Foundation (MFCF) is now accepting applications for the 2027 Drive to Feed Kids Grant program. The grants provide funding for local projects aimed at reducing food insecurity and helping Missouri families facing hunger. The matching grant program supports FFA chapters, 4-H clubs, career and technical education (CTE)

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SIU professor: Diesel fuel, heating oil prices could continue climb without geopolitical changes

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — While gasoline prices might experience the seasonal fall drop, the prices paid at the pump for diesel fuel and home heating oil could continue to climb if there are no geopolitical changes, said Gregory D. DeYong, an associate professor of operations management in SIU Carbondale’s College of Business and

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Pansies bring bright colors to fall

A ‘flower for all seasons.’ Source: David Trinklein, 573-882-9631 COLUMBIA, Mo.—As you read this article, somewhere in North America pansies are blooming prolifically in a garden, much to the enjoyment of those observing them, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. That’s true no matter when you are reading this: This delightful garden plant

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Valle names Mark Benson as Grand marshal of ’26 Homecoming Parade

Valle Catholic High School is proud to announce Mark Benson as the Grand Marshal of Valle Catholic’s 2026 Homecoming Parade. Mark served as the head football coach at Valle from 1978-1983, leading the team to back-to-back Class 2 State Championships in 1981 and 1982. He was also named Class 2 Missouri State Football Coach of

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Senior Simon Fritsch Named September Elks Student of the Month

(Ste. Genevieve, MO) – Congratulations to Simon Fritsch, Ste. Genevieve High School’s Elks Student of the Month for September. Simon is the son of Andrea and Jerry Fritsch.   Simon’s scholastic honors include ranking first in his graduating class and earning summa cum laude recognition every semester. He has also earned course awards in World

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Senior Josef Rottler Named September Rotary Student of the Month

Sept. 18, 2026 – (Ste. Genevieve, MO) – Congratulations to Josef Rottler, Ste. Genevieve High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for September. Josef is the son of Maria Rottler and Wade Rottler. Josef’s scholastic honors include earning magna cum laude recognition as a freshman and junior and summa cum laude recognition as a sophomore,

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