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Mickey Soltys, ‘silent wizard’, receives SIU’s Civil Service Staff Excellence Award

CARBONDALE – Described by colleagues as a “silent wizard of the institution,” Mickey Soltys works quietly in the background at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, fixing problems before anyone realizes they could become problems.     Mickey Soltys (center) receives the 2026 Staff Excellence Award from Nick Wortman, assistant vice chancellor of human resources, (left) and […]

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Bailey Zimmerman with Chandler Walters to perform at the 2026 Missouri State Fair

SEDALIA – Missouri State Fair concert ticket presale starts at 9 am, Tuesday, May 12 through Etix.com. Public on sale starts at 9 am, Tuesday, May 19 through Etix.com. All concert seats are reserved. Convenience charges apply to all tickets. Bailey Zimmerman Hailing from Louisville, Illinois, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman is one of country music’s brightest stars,

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From teen years to menopause: Dairy supports women’s health

ST. LOUIS – May is Women’s Health Month — a time to highlight the important role nutrition plays in supporting women at every stage of life. From the teenage years through menopause and beyond, nutrient needs shift, but one thing remains consistent: Building and maintaining strong bones, muscles and overall health require a steady foundation

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Congressman Smith announces the winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighth Distict Missouri Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) has announced as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Missouri’s 8th Congressional District.   First place goes to Mountain Grove High School Senior Jessie Carruthers   “I can’t thank the more than 100 high school artists enough who submitted their artwork for

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Ste. Genevieve County Farmers’ Market opens tomorrow

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County Farmers’ Market will open for the season on Saturday, May 2, 7 a.m.-noon.   Located at the pavilion of the Knights of Columbus Hall, 600 Market Street the market is held every Saturday until the end of October.   Locally grown early spring vegetables will debut and change

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