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SIU Alumni Association will honor 2025 distinguished alumni

by Caleb Hale CARBONDALE, Ill. — The SIU Alumni Association will honor Col. Niki J. Lindhorst, a 1995 Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate and decorated officer with the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, along with 11 other distinguished alumni — including members of the Little Rock Nine — at ceremonies next month.     […]

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MoDOT to hold 22nd Annual Bridge Building Competition

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Missouri Department of Transportation is sponsoring its 22nd Annual Bridge Building Competition for high school juniors and seniors within MoDOT’s Southeast District. The competition challenges students to design and construct the most efficient model bridge using limited materials−balsa wood, thread and glue.   This year’s competition will take place on Wednesday,

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Mizzou launches historic campaign to address global challenges and improve lives

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri has launched the largest fundraising campaign in its 186-year history. Uniting alumni, friends and partners, the transformational initiative will shape the future of Mizzou’s campus, impacting education, research, community engagement and health care.     University of Missouri President Mun Choi joined the University of Missouri Board of Curators,

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Chester Mobile Market serves needy in commmunity

CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry August Mobile Market was held Wednesday August 27.     Approximately 25 volunteers prepare pallets of food from the St. Louis Area Food Bank to be distributed. (Jim Beers Photos)   The event was located at the Cohen Recreation Complex parking lot. Items distributed included watermelons, carrots,

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Chester Grade School presents ‘HIVE’ awards

CHESTER – On Friday, September 5, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its first set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year.   There are four main good character traits that are considered when teachers and staff nominate students for a “HIVE” award: Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and Empathy.     On Friday, there were 22

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Red Cross urges everyone to get ready for emergencies now

ST. LOUIS  — September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis urges everyone to protect their loved ones by getting their households ready now.   This spring, Missouri experienced a series of destructive tornadoes that serves as a stark reminder of the growing frequency and intensity of natural disasters

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Bob Odenkirk’s return visit to Southern Illinois includes public event at The Varsity

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Bob Odenkirk will return to the region in September. He and his brother Bill Odenkirk will meet with SIU students and others, and their visit includes a public event at The Varsity Center from 3-5 p.m. Sept. 12.     Bob and Bill Odenkirk

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SIU Carbondale enrollment up in Southern Illinois region, overall enrollment remains steady

by Jeff Harmon CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale is pleased to report that the overall enrollment on the 10th day of class for fall 2025 remains steady (flat) at 11,785 – only five fewer students than last year – which saw a record percentage enrollment growth.     This figure reflects increases among

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The Ken Page Awards announce open registration for the 2025-2026 school year

ST. LOUIS – The Fabulous Fox, The Muny and Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the first season as the newly renamed The Ken Page Awards, formerly known as the St. Louis High School Musical Theatre Awards (SLHSMTA).     Last year, 52 high schools across

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SIU’s THRIVE event on Sept. 17 focuses on mental health, suicide prevention

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host an entertaining, informative event focusing on wellness, mental health and suicide prevention on Sept. 17. Wellness and Health Promotion Services is sponsoring THRIVE from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Student Services Building Pavilion, and while the focus is especially on students, everyone is

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