KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today released Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover – December 2025. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted these Missouri highlights: Missouri had 136,000 job openings in December, compared to 137,000 job openings in November. The job openings rate for Missouri […]
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The public is invited to learn about or brush up on their fish cleaning skills with a virtual series in March. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host four virtual programs focused on Pond to Plate and fish cleaning March 4, 11, 18 and 26. Details for the Pond to Plate series include: Learn
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Valerie Hotop, FNP-BC to Pain Management Center. Valerie graduated from Maryville University, St. Louis, MO in 2025. She is board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Pain Management Center at Saint Francis Medical Center helps people suffering from acute
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Dental Hygiene Program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently launched a symbolic new tradition by hosting its inaugural white coat ceremony. The SIU dental hygiene program class of 2026 was among the participants in the program’s inaugural white coat ceremony. Photo provided. “The ceremony represents far more than
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STE. GENEVIEVE, MO. – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is gearing up for its 27th annual Women’s Health Fair scheduled for Saturday, February 28, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “SupHER Heroes, Your Health is Your Greatest Power!” Ladies unlock your ultimate super power, come take
As we approach this summer’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are invited to pause, reflect, and recommit to the ideals that laid the foundation for a new nation. In this spirit, let us renew our commitment to liberty, equality, and the rule of law so eloquently expressed in the Declaration of
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28 students earn HIVE Awards By Jim Beers CHESTER – There were 28 students at Chester Grade School who earned HIVE awards for demonstrating the character traits of having RESPECT; Initiating RESPONSIBILITY; valuing SAFETY; and encouraging EMPATHY. Ten students earned recognition for respect, 12 students for responsibility, one for safety, and five for sympathy. Those
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — The American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover from a severe blood shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets in March. As a thank-you for helping save lives, successful donations will receive free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, in March (one result per calendar year). New Red Cross data reveals 1 in 5 blood
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and experienced birders to join the 2026 Missouri Birding Challenge (MBC) May 1-22! Registration will be open April 1-30. In preparation for the 2026 MBC, join MDC
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SPARTA, IL — Sparta Community Hospital’s At-Home Health Care program has once again been recognized as a 2025 National Best Practice Agency by WellSky, earning the Home Health CAHPS Award of Distinction — a recognition the organization has maintained for more than 15 consecutive years. Kaitlyn Seiber, PTA; Tiffany Bodeker, LPN; Allie Minton,
