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Perryville named ‘Most Neighborly’ as part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week

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Businesses honored for building relationships, supporting communities and demonstrating that good neighboring is good business. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Six Missouri businesses have been selected to receive the 2026 Missouri Good Neighbor Week Most Neighborly Business Award, which recognizes businesses that go beyond transactions to build trust, uplift people and strengthen their communities. 2026 honorees D’Zines […]

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American Discovery 250 Relay: St. Louis to Chester

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On July 1st, the American Discovery 250 Relay— a 6,800-mile (11,000 km) journey along the entire American Discovery Trail from California to Delaware – kicked off from Point Reyes National Seashore. To date, over 1,600 participants have signed up to carry specialized batons carrying a replica of the Declaration of Independence.  The relay runs 81 miles from the

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Route 61 and Y Intersection improvements continue

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Contractor crews continue work for the intersection improvement project at U.S. Route 61/Route Y in Ste. Genevieve County. Starting Monday, Sept. 28 U.S. Route 61 will open to one lane with intermittent flaggers as contractor crews complete shoulder work. Additionally, Route Y will be closed for Phase 4 and 5 to improve turning movements by

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McBride Homes Enters Ste. Genevieve Market with 137-Home Progress Pointe Development

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New community marks the latest expansion of McBride’s “Next Exit” strategy into Missouri’s oldest and most historic city. St. Louis, MO – McBride Homes, Missouri’s largest homebuilder, is entering the Ste. Genevieve market for the first time with Progress Pointe, a 137-home development designed to bring attainable new construction to local buyers. The project represents

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SIU Carbondale to host noted musician, educator and alumnus Eric Frazier Sept. 30

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By Pete Rosenbery  CARBONDALE, Ill. — Noted jazz musician, educator and Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumnus Eric Frazier — the first graduate from the school’s then-Black American Studies program — returns to his alma mater to inspire current Salukis by sharing his own career journey.  Frazier will discuss his SIU experience and its impact on

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AI to detect soybean diseases before symptoms appear

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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Harvest season is underway for soybean farmers across Illinois. Each plant among their crops is valuable, contributing to their yield and overall profit. A big issue that can eat into that small profit margin is plant diseases — so researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are working toward a

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Mizzou continues to rise in the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

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Record student success and tremendous growth in breakthrough research fuel the university’s climb to a Top 100 national university.        COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri is cementing its place on the national stage, ranking among the top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges list. The recognition reflects a

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Illinois Urban Manual: The State Blueprint for Stormwater Management

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[Springfield, IL] — In recognition of Stormwater Awareness Week, the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is highlighting the Illinois Urban Manual (IUM) as the premier state standard for safeguarding communities from urban flooding, soil erosion and water pollution. As intense weather events increasingly challenge local infrastructure, the IUM provides the foundation

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