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Master Gardener state conference offers tours, workshops and breakout sessions

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Gardeners of all experience levels can explore new techniques and ideas at the 2026 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener State Conference, June 4–7 in Springfield. Attendees do not need to be certified Master Gardeners to participate.   Workshops and a trade show will highlight innovative approaches to gardening with a focus […]

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Jefferson College Foundation and Enterprise Bank & Trust launch free, no-pressure financial planning and legacy workshop series

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HILLSBORO, MO — Planning for the future is something every single one of us needs to do, yet the world of taxes, estate planning, and financial management can often feel overwhelming, complicated, and hard to access.   To bridge this gap and provide clear, simple guidance for everyone in the community, the Jefferson College Foundation

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Illinois DCFS celebrates national No. 1 ranking in kinship care; reports progress made in KIND Act implementation

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SPRINGFIELD – State government leaders joined the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the ACLU of Illinois, and community partners at a press conference at the Center for Youth and Family Solutions in Springfield today to highlight significant accomplishments and ongoing progress in implementing the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act, landmark legislation signed into law

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Chester CUSD No. 139 April 16, 2026 board meeting minutes released

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CHESTER – The Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 Board of Education meeting minutes have been released.   CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting April 16, 2026   The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Regular Meeting on April 16, 2026 in

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Celebrate National Dairy Month: Dairy delivers the whole package for every age every day

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ST. LOUIS — From protein and calcium to the taste people love, dairy delivers the whole package for every age every day. June is National Dairy Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate dairy foods and the hardworking dairy farmers who make milk, cheese and yogurt staple foods across the United States.   “Whether

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Museum program to feature 1930’s Art Colony

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For decades, artists across America escaped crowded cities each summer to gather in small-town art colonies — places where creativity thrived, friendships formed, and artistic boundaries were pushed.In 1930, a group of St. Louis painters found their way to Ste. Genevieve, drawn by its beauty, affordability, and slower pace of life. But what began as

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UM Board of Curators approves tuition rates for 2026-27 academic year

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri Board of Curators has approved tuition rates for the 2026-27 academic year. The new rates will bolster the university’s ability to provide quality educational opportunities, strengthen student outcomes and support the work done by faculty and staff to drive innovation and discovery at all four UM System campuses.

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‘Tax Fraud Doesn’t Pay’ – Judge awards monies back to the state

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue – Compliance Tax Investigation Bureau worked with the Federal IRS Criminal Investigations Unit by providing information that led to the prosecution of a woman from Nixa, Missouri who pled guilty in federal court to wire fraud and making false and fictitious claims against the United States.

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