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SIU’s Great Cardboard Boat Regatta begins a new half-century of fun April 18

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Have you ever tried sailing a banana? Or perhaps floating on a canopy bed or giant guitar? There’s just no telling what people will be paddling around Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Campus Lake April 18 when the Great Cardboard Boat regatta makes its 51st appearance. Make plans now to

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SIU hosts festival, conference honoring R. Buckminster Fuller April 22-26

CARBONDALE, Ill. — A five-day conference this month at Southern Illinois University will feature programming inspired by the vision and legacy of noted futurist, architect and designer R. Buckminster Fuller. The Fuller Futures Festival “Reimaging Solutions for the World We Share” is April 22-26 on campus and throughout the City of Carbondale. The festival will feature

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SIU holds rock and mineral clinic at Marion event this weekend

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s geology program will host a rock and mineral clinic this weekend during a celebration for local mineral enthusiasts.   Justin Bank, right, a doctoral student in SIU Carbondale’s geosciences program, helps a visitor at last year’s rock and mineral clinic in Marion.(Photo provided) The clinic – from 10 a.m.

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SIU Carbondale workshops will help students learn about water resources management

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Students from six area high schools will learn about water resources management during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s eighth annual University Council on Water Resources (UCOWR) workshop on April 15.   (Photo by Bhanu Prakash Reddy Badhireddy) Nearly 125 students are expected to attend four, 50-minute workshops throughout the day

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PCSD No. 32 superintendent comments on Prop. K.I.D.S. loss

PERRYVILLE – Following the results of the April 7 general election, Perry County School District 32 Superintendent Dr. Fara Jones released the following statement regarding Proposition K.I.D.S. “First and foremost, I want to thank every member of the Perryville community who went to the polls yesterday. We value the democratic process and appreciate the engagement

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MSHP reports arrest

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   20-year-old Nicholas P. Sauer of Perryville Wednesday at 1:55 p.m. in Perry County on  a St. Francois County warrant for failing to appear on a charge of driving without a valid license, without

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Missouri State Highway Patrol seeks applicants for the 128th (Accelerated) Recruit Class

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is now accepting applications for the 128th Accelerated Recruit Class—a fast-track opportunity for experienced law enforcement professionals ready to take the next step.   Testing will be conducted in Jefferson City, MO. Applicants who successfully complete the testing process will advance through the selection process. The application

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