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Kia M. Seyer, APRN, FNP-C Joins Saint Francis Cape ENT Group

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Kia M. Seyer, APRN, FNP-C to Cape ENT Group. Seyer graduated from Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO, in 2026, and she is board certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Seyer will be providing otolaryngology care for patients, also commonly known

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Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Launches Investigation into ActBlue

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has launched an investigation into ActBlue, a fundraising platform that is suspected of several Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA) violations, including fraud, misrepresentation of foreign contributions, and unfair practices. “When political fundraising is compromised, public trust and the foundations of our democracy are put at risk.

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The Chester Bridge marked the end of an era

The day before the bridge came down….. photo by Charlie Bargman Some puffs of smoke, a loud boom and four seconds later the Chester Bridge was in the Mississippi. Shawnell Madison was on the Chester riverfront and caught some crowd audio of the historic event.    The old Chester Bridge came down Monday morning as

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MU Extension Fall Tax Schools offer timely training for tax preparers

COLUMBIA, Mo. – As tax regulations and guidance evolve, tax preparers need up to date information. University of Missouri Extension’s Fall Tax Schools will help tax professionals sharpen their knowledge and prepare for the tax season with two days of focused, timely training. The Fall Tax Schools, which will be offered at three locations statewide,

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For Fire Prevention Week, MU Extension shares simple steps to reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires

COLUMBIA, Mo. – From smartphones and laptops to power tools, e-bikes and electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries power an increasing share of everyday life. They are efficient and convenient, but when damaged, improperly charged or used with the wrong equipment, they can overheat, catch fire or explode. National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4-10. Stephen McLane,

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Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s Sept. 22, Regular Meeting

This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s Sept. 22, 2026, Regular Meeting. This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on the district website and are located on BoardDocs, linked here. The video of the meeting can be found on the district’s Youtube Channel, SGDragonsTV.  

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

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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