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State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returns $27,000 to the Salvation Army

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SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Wednesday returned $27,100 in I-CASH missing money to The Salvation Army, the charitable organization widely known for its iconic Red Kettle Christmas fundraising campaign. The Salvation Army is the largest non-governmental provider of social services in the world.     Treasurer Michael Frerichs with Salvation Army […]

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Livestock exhibitor camping reservations for the 2025 Missouri State Fair will be accepted starting April 2

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SEDALIA – Missouri State Fair livestock exhibitor campsite reservation request opportunities will open at 9 a.m. on April 2. More information regarding online reservations and paper forms will be available closer to time. Requests are processed in the order they are received. Site availability and specialized requests can be made but are not guaranteed. If you

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Discover nature in January with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free programs

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in January with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs. Fireside Flavors: Campfire Cooking and Safety | 3 – 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 2 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/203607 With winter starting to finally take hold of southeast Missouri, it’s

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Start the new year with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state park

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites outdoor lovers to start 2025 out right with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state park on Jan. 1.   IDNR is hosting self-guided hikes at 15 state parks across Illinois on New Year’s Day. These free, family-friendly hikes are available to the public.   

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Let’s not change

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by Caleb Jones  |  cjones@amec.coopNew Year’s resolutions come around like clockwork. Every year, folks decide they’re going to make big changes: eat healthier, exercise more or finally tackle that overflowing garage. But if you’ve been around long enough, you know what usually happens. By Valentine’s Day, those resolutions are little more than a fond memory. Oddly

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Department of Public Safety highlights 2024 accomplishments to advance public safety in Missouri

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JEFFERSON CITY – In 2024, the Missouri Department of Public Safety team continued to innovate to deliver improved programs and services in a changing public safety environment. As always, DPS’s exceptional team members worked closely with our public safety partners to respond to evolving needs, always driven by our commitment to serving Missourians with integrity.

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Kaitlyn Chung of Sparta is among Belmont University’s Fall 2024 Dean’s List scholars

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NASHVILLE, TN — Kaitlyn Chung of Sparta was named among the students who qualified for Belmont University’s fall 2024 Dean’s List. Belmont University recently released the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester. Approximately 53% of the University’s 7,175 undergraduate students qualified for the fall 2024 Dean’s List. “Earning a place on the Dean’s List

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DAISY awards presented at Memorial Hospital

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CHESTER – On December 18, 2024, Memorial Hospital of Chester held a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recognition ceremony.     DAISY Award Nominees. L-R: Susan Diddlebock, Paige Gendron, Ashley Schroeder, Dylan Dungan, and Kim Fedderke. (Not pictured, are Kaity Smith and Rebekah Brueggemann.)   The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the family

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Southeast Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List

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Cape Girardeau, Mo. — The following students have been named to the fall 2024 Dean’s List at Southeast Missouri State University. Haertling, Alli of Altenburg, MO Haertling, Jackson of Altenburg, MO Hefner, Dori of Altenburg, MO Schmidt, Ethan of Altenburg, MO Schuessler, Brooke of Altenburg, MO Anderson, Jessica of Bloomsdale, MO Kemper, Lana of Bloomsdale,

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