SIKESTON—After weeks of work to build the most efficient model bridges, Southeast Missouri high school students put their bridges to the test on Nov. 5 at the completion of MoDOT’s 23rd Annual Bridge Building Competition. The competition challenges high school juniors and seniors to build the most efficient model bridge using limited materials—balsa wood, thread […]
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Meeting Agenda Date: Nov 12, 2026, Thursday Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: City Hall 1330 Swanwick St., Chester, IL 62233 Meeting Leader: Joanna Tudor 1. Attendance & Roll Call (Check box for Present, note ‘A’ for Absent) [ ] Mayor: Joey Eggemeyer [ ] Chair: Joanna Tudor [ ] Committee Member: Gaynelle Tudor
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), announced the upcoming launch of more than $55 million in new funding opportunities designed to revitalize, modernize, and strengthen healthcare in rural Missouri. Administered through Missouri’s groundbreaking Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) and Healthier Communities Together (HCT),
The Missouri State Fair and the Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting applications for Youth in Agriculture scholarships for Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2027. The application form can be found on the Fair’s website. NEW THIS YEAR: Applications should be submitted to the Missouri State Fair and must be sent via email only by
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Missouri House Prepares for New Legislative Session Following November 3rd ElectionFollowing the general election, the Missouri House of Representatives is preparing towelcome newly elected members for the 2027 legislative session. The 163-member Housewill consist of 95 Republicans and 68 Democrats when the General Assembly convenes inJanuary. Republicans will retain the majority, while the new composition
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This week, folks across southeast Missouri will gather at American Legion posts, VFW halls, and cemeteries to honor the men and women who served our great country in the United States Armed Forces. Every American owes our service members a debt of gratitude for protecting the freedoms we hold dear, and repaying that debt starts
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(Ste. Genevieve, MO) – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District recently celebrated the official opening of its new wrestling facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, community tours and a special recognition of wrestling alumni during the Ste. Genevieve High School varsity football game against North County. The event brought together students, families, alumni, current
The “all-you-can-eat” meal is served 4-7 at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Chester BY JIM BEERS CHESTER – It’s that time of year again. The weather has gotten cooler. The time has changed. People are hungry for a heavier meal. That can only mean one thing! It’s time for the annual Chester Methodist Men’s
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Hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans heat with propane, and propane prices are climbing as the heating season starts. Nobody wants to run low in a cold snap. Usually, homeowners searching for a fuel dealer have to sift through a mishmash of websites, trying to figure out who serves their address and offers what they need.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Registration is open for the University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener online spring 2027 course. The 15-week class runs Jan. 17-May 31, 2027. The online core training course is designed to provide in-depth horticultural knowledge, says MU Extension Master Gardener state coordinator Debi Kelly. The course includes presentations and weekly discussion forums.
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