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Jefferson College to host ribbon-cutting events for Vet Tech and Workforce spaces Sept. 11

HILLSBORO — Jefferson College will host two ribbon-cutting celebrations on Thursday, Sept. 11, showcasing updates to its Veterinary Technology Building (Vet Tech) and Workforce and Employment Services (WES) space.   Both events are open to the public and will take place on the Hillsboro campus located at 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO 63050, starting with […]

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First days of school at CHS are busy and full of information

Opening Day Assembly, Educational Sessions, Iconik Pictures, and 7th & 8th Period introductions highlight the Day 1 active schedule By Jim Beers CHESTER – Thursday August 14 was the first official day of school at Chester High School for students. The day was filled with excitement, lots of introductions, educational orientation sessions, individual and group

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Missouri continues improvement in MAP scores

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released preliminary statewide 2024-25 Grade Level and End-of-Course (EOC) assessment data during the August 12 State Board of Education meeting.   The results represent data from the required state assessments: English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for grades 3-8; Science for grades 5 and 8;

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Missouri Soybeans names Casey Wasser as new executive director and CEO

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council are proud to announce the selection of Casey Wasser as the organization’s next executive director and CEO, effective immediately.     Wasser brings more than a decade of experience with Missouri Soybeans, most recently serving as chief operating officer and senior policy director.

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Youth exhibitors donate hogs to fight hunger in Missouri

SEDALIA – 4-H and FFA members from across the state have joined with Missouri Farmers Care to make a difference far beyond the showring this year. After competing at the Missouri State Fair, they chose to donate their market hogs through Hogs for Hunger, a program that turns livestock projects into high quality protein for

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Public hearings set for Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois transmission construction request in Perry County

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) has scheduled Local Public Hearings for a request by Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) seeking a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) authorizing ATXI to construct, install, own, operate, maintain, and otherwise control transmission investments in Perry County, Missouri.   On May 1, 2025,

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Just Announced: For King + Country December 9

ST. LOUIS – Nashville-based and 4x GRAMMY®-winning duo for KING + COUNTRY is bringing their fan-favorite holiday spectacle, A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS: THE LIVE EXPERIENCE, to St. Louis for one night only on Tuesday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m.     Known for their explosive energy, cinematic visuals, and spirit-filled storytelling, this exclusive tour marks the only opportunity to

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District 32 provides tornado recovery updates, seeks community feedback on future of high School

PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District 32 held a public meeting Tuesday night at Robinson Event Center to provide updates on tornado recovery efforts and seek community feedback on the future of Perryville High School.   Mr. Steven Telscher from Sapp Design Architects provided an overview of ongoing and completed recovery projects on the District

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