JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore have announced that more than 329,000 people attended the 2025 Missouri State Fair, held last month in Sedalia. “The Missouri State Fair offers something for everyone, and I am always pleased that so many people come to […]
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ST. LOUIS – We are all joined by blood and patients with sickle cell disease need our help now. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is partnering with the American Red Cross for the Joined by Blood Sickle Cell Blood Drive, hosted on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 500 N. Vandeventer Ave., St.
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By Josh Hartwig STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to experience the natural beauty and recreation opportunities at Horton Farm Conservation Area. This roughly 650-acre area blends forests, fields, and fishing waters, making it an ideal destination for both seasoned outdoorsmen and families seeking a fun
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PERRYVILLE – Community Counseling Center (CCC) is proud to announce the return of its impactful Suicide Prevention Awareness Month displays across five counties in Missouri. These displays will stand strong through October 1st, raising awareness about this critical public health issue. Each display features a prominent sign with a message of hope: “Your story
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series kicks off its second season on Friday, Sept. 26, featuring recent Southern Illinois University Carbondale master’s degree graduate João Vitor. The free, public program, “Classical Guitar,” will also feature guitar student Alexandria Alyse Cutting, a Carbondale Community High School freshman who studies guitar with Vitor. The
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 800 students from 19 area high schools will meet faculty and staff to get a closer look at resources and academic programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale during SIU Day from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24. After the welcome, students will take part
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Director Chinn and Deputy Director Klenklen joined counterparts from across the U.S. this week at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) conference in Rogers, AR. During the conference they heard from USDA Secretary Rollins, met with agricultural entities headquartered in NW Arkansas and participated in conversations on meeting future food demand. In
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Parks and Recreation Board will meet in regular session tonight at 6 in the city hall board room. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda:
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STE GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its report of arrests and incidents for the week ending September 5. Arrested person: 6 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 5 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 2 Animal Control: 10
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District recently welcomed the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce Leadership group for a daylong look at how students learn, lead, and create across all grade levels. On Sept. 17, representatives from local businesses and organizations—including Eric Scott Leathers, First State Community Bank, Independence Center
