SPRINGFIELD – The State Treasurer’s Office made a record $1.57 billion in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio during Fiscal Year 2025, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. Treasurer Frerichs is the state’s Chief Investment and Banking Officer. He is responsible for investing state revenue in the state investment portfolio. “Every dollar we […]
COLUMBIA, Mo. – A growing number of Missourians are facing an unexpected consequence of tick bites: a dangerous food allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). University of Missouri Extension is asking for the public’s help to better understand the challenges this condition creates for individuals, families and communities. Bites from common Missouri ticks such as
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers, businesses, and consumers that beginning Thursday, August 28, sales of the following products will be exempt from both state and local sales and use taxes: Child and Adult Diapers Qualifying Feminine Hygiene Products Incontinence Products Businesses that sell any of the
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STE. GENEVIEVE – At its August meeting, the Ste. Genevieve County Democratic Club collected over 150 of the most needed food items for the Bloomsdale St. Vincent de Paul food pantry. Pictured left to right are Genny Pfaff, Jean Johnson and Judy Thomas. All three are volunteers at the food pantry and club members. They
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ST. LOUIS – Milk and dairy foods provide essential nutrients that all individuals need. From calcium that helps keep bones strong to B vitamins that help bodies use carbohydrates, proteins and fats for fuel, all 13 essential nutrients found in milk are vital for overall health. And, while consuming dairy is as simple as drinking
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JEFFERSON CITY – As another school year kicks off in Missouri, traffic fatalities in the state are down – so far – for the third consecutive year. Preliminary data shows from Jan. 1-Aug. 24, 2025, 577 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes, down from 589 during the same period last year. While the two
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JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in September. The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive, Perryville. The phone number is 573 547 6508. The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg. The phone number is 573
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – Rhodes Convenience Stores, a leading convenience store business in Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois, and Western Kentucky, has announced the appointment of Robert Cisneros as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer. Robert brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience with the world’s largest global consumer products company, where he held senior roles in global
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Enrollment numbers are up again this year at the University of Missouri as more students discover the transformative power of a Mizzou education. At Mizzou, students gain real-world experience, develop leadership skills and build the confidence to conquer any challenge. That’s evidenced by the 95% placement rate of Mizzou graduates. While
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Schol District No. 32 has released this report of the proceedings of the August 26th special meeting. The open session was called to order at 5:30 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance was recited. The board heard from Stephen Telscher with SAPP Architects, Colin Rogers with Brockmiller Construction
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