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Missouri’s oldest dance tradition returns with the 2026 King’s Ball in Ste. Geneviève

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STE. GENEVIÈVE, Mo. — The King’s Ball, the Midwest’s oldest continuous dance tradition, returns to Ste. Geneviève on Saturday, February 7, 2026, inviting the region to two-step inside a living piece of French-American history. Hosted by the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Geneviève, the celebration takes place at the VFW Hall, with doors opening at 6 […]

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Mineral Area College announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

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PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College has announced its Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Students who are so honored must: earn no grade below a “C” or have any incomplete grades, be enrolled in at least 12 hours of two-year degree credit, and have a current grade point average of 3.25 or higher.   The list

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Memorial Hospital welcomes new executives and department leaders

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is announcing multiple key leadership transitions that reflect the organization’s continued commitment to strong, experienced leadership and high-quality patient care.     Kelly Jany, Chief Nursing Officer. Susan Diddlebock, Chief Operating Officer. Sara Harris, MSU/Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center Nurse Manager. Andria Zweigart, Diagnostic Imaging and Health Information Management Director.   The

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Lt. Gov. Wasinger launches student essay contest to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary and inspire patriotism

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – As our great nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger today announced an exciting initiative to engage Missouri’s students in reflecting on what makes America exceptional.   The “Lieutenant Governor’s Award for American Patriotism” invites Missouri students

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Illinois ranks No. 1 for workforce development in Midwest, climbs to No. 3 in the Nation

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State’s talent pipeline and training drive national recognition CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced that Site Selection Magazine, the leading economic development publication, has named Illinois #1 for workforce development in the Midwest and #3 in the nation for 2026 – up from #2

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As America turns 250, eagle-watching events abound this winter at Illinois state parks and other sites

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites families, wildlife watchers and nature lovers to experience eagle-watching events across the state this winter.   The best time to see the majestic bald eagle in Illinois is during the winter when the raptors seek open water areas for fishing. Certain Illinois state parks and locations,

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2025: A year of delivering results for the American people

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By Jason Smith, member of Congress   WASHINGTON, D.C – When I became Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, I promised to deliver results and real change for the working-class families, farmers, and small businesses that make America so great. For too long, working Americans were left behind in favor of wealthy environmentalists and

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University of Missouri announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri fosters a culture of excellence as we educate future innovators, problem-solvers and leaders. And Tigers continue to rise to the challenge. This fall, 13,166 undergraduate students earned dean’s list honors through their dedication, perseverance and academic ambition.   Students are listed on the dean’s list alphabetically by geographical

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SIU team gets $170K grant to continue research to stop toxins from harmful algae blooms

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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – A research team at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has received a second grant to continue its work to prevent harmful algae blooms from producing toxins, addressing a problem that occurs in bodies of water throughout the world. In this phase of the project, the team will investigate whether they

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