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Missouri Soybeans names Casey Wasser as new executive director and CEO

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Make an immediate difference by giving blood or platelets now

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ST. LOUIS, MO – The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop.      In

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Jefferson College to host ‘Day of Renewal’ for social workers

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HILLSBORO, Mo. — Jefferson College will host the second installment of its biennial Day of Renewal for Social Workers on Thursday, Aug. 7, on the Hillsboro campus, providing a full day of professional development and self-care opportunities for licensed social workers seeking continuing education.   Created in 2023 by the Jefferson College Social Work Advisory Committee,

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Two area teachers are among Mo. Regional Teachers of the Year

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JEFFERSON CITY – Two teachers from the River Region have been announced by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) as being among the 34 Regional Teachers of the Year who have been selected to represent their regions in the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year Program.   They are:   Ashley Gettinger

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