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New electric, autonomous tractor arrives on University of Missouri campus

COLUMBIA — As part of a grant awarded by the Department of Agriculture’s Equipment Grants Program, the University of Missouri received funding to purchase a Monarch MK-V Tractor — the first electric, autonomous tractor available to a university in the U.S.   According to a MU news release, the tractor symbolizes a leap forward in […]

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Embracing Informed Citizenship, Commitment & Service

By Jim W. Martin, Facilitator, Stars & Stripes Historic Region Foundation, (A not for profit foundation sanctioned through Missouri legislative designation of the 26 county Stars & Stripes Historic Region) BLOOMFIELD — The governor signed legislation unanimously designating 26 counties and the city of St. Louis as the Stars & Stripes Historic Region Monday morning.

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Missouri Botanical Garden Announces Extension of Chihuly Nights

ST. LOUIS – Due to popular demand, the Missouri Botanical Garden will extend Chihuly Nights Sept. 7 through Sept. 30, 2023, Thursday through Saturday nights. This ticketed evening experience offers visitors a chance to see Chihuly in the Garden 2023 in a spectacular way. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms in 20 dramatic installations throughout the Garden’s

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Missouri native who joined the U.S. Navy, fought in World War II and was missing in action for decades, will now be laid to rest

MILLINGTON, Tenn. – A Missouri native who joined the U.S. Navy and was shot down over Palau during World War II, will be buried on Sept. 11, in Mission Memorial Park Cemetery, Seaside, Calif. near where his family now resides in Modesto, Calif.     According to information provided by the Navy Personnel Command Public

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Mars opens submissions for Chocolate History Grant

NEWARK, N.J. — Mars, Incorporated, a leader in confectionery, snacking, food, and pet care products and services and the maker of some of the world’s most-loved high-quality brands, including M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, BEN’S ORIGINAL™, PEDIGREE®, and IAMS®, announced today that it is currently accepting submissions for its 2024 Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Grant through

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Association of the Miraculous Medal appoints new spriritual director

PERRYVILLE – The Association of the Miraculous Medal announces the appointment of Reverend Clayton Kilburn, C.M. as Spiritual Director. Father Clay succeeds Father Kevin McCracken, C.M., who served in the role for seven years and will be undertaking a new ministry for the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian Fathers).     Father Clay was ordained

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