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Round up for veterans with Missouri State Parks

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and its Division of State Parks are proud supporters of our nation’s veterans. During July, all proceeds from the Round Up program are earmarked for events designed specifically with our veterans in mind. The Round Up program allows park guests to voluntarily round up their purchases, […]

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PCSD No. 32 Board approves temporary classrooms for PHS

From a news releasePERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education has approved the use of temporary classrooms at Perryville High School, where students and teachers have been displaced due to the March 14 tornado. During a special meeting on June 25, the board contracted with Flex TC to provide those

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Focus on Missouri Agriculture photo contest winners announced

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – An action photo of a traditional ranching activity has been named the 2025 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest Best in Show. Holly Brown of Webb City, Mo., submitted the winning photo, which was chosen from more than 700 entries to the contest. “This year’s photo entries once again vividly highlight

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‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ signed into Law on Independence Day strengthens path to prairie-powered renewable natural gas

Roeslein Renewables: Production tax credit extension will accelerate efforts to restore 30 million acres, strengthen rural economies, and expand RNG markets From a news release LOUIS, MO —Roeslein Renewables proudly celebrates the signing of the landmark “One Big, Beautiful Bill” legislation by President Donald J. Trump this Independence Day. The legislation includes a critical two-year extension of

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Chester’s Jared Landeros adds another hat to his already busy schedule

Landeros balances college, Air Force Reserves and is now the area’s newest Realtor By Jim Beers CHESTER – Jared Landeros of Chester is well known in his hometown of Chester, Illinois for his athletic ability, ethics and hard work as a Chester High School YellowJacket athlete. Since his graduation from CHS in 2022, however, he

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Busiest roadside mowing period underway now in Illinois

Schedule timed to protect pollinators; stay alert for workers, equipment SPRINGFIELD – With peak roadside mowing season underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to slow down, proceed with caution and pay extra attention when encountering equipment and personnel. In keeping with the recent practice of timing operations to preserve and promote pollinator

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