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Chester City Council meets Monday

CHESTER – The tentative agenda has been released for Monday’s meeting of the Chester city council.   CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA August 1, 2022           I.            CALL TO ORDER                                                              II.            ROLL CALL    III.            PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING   CORRESPONDENCE   REPORTS Mayor City Treasurer City […]

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Governor Parson provides update on support to St. Louis Region to expedite federal disaster declaration request

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As the state continues working to document damage levels necessary for a federal disaster declaration in response to the record flooding in the St. Louis region, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) damage assessment experts are in the field working alongside local emergency managers to assess storm damage and estimate repair costs. Due to the

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Governor’s, Legislators’ and Judges’ Day at the state fair

SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair Governor’s Ham Breakfast is a traditional gathering that brings together Missouri elected officials, leaders in agriculture and supporters of the Missouri State Fair from across the state and is the kick-off to Governor’s, Legislators’ and Judges’ Day at the Fair. The Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, in the NUCOR Director’s

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Kimberly Briggs takes the helm of Chester School District No. 139

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Kimberly Briggs is the new Superintendent of Schools at Chester Consolidated Unit School District No. 139.  Briggs was selected April 5 at the April School Board meeting and began her duties as of July 1st. Kimberly Briggs sits at her desk in the Chester School District # 139

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Missouri Conservation Commission Action – July 2022

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met July 29 for a workshop and closed executive session, and for its regular open meeting. All were held at Conservation Department Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City   Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were: (Barry) Orscheln, Chair Mark L. McHenry, Vice

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Missouri recognized as leader in election security

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft says he is pleased with the results of a review of House Bill 1878 by the America First Policy Institute’s (AFPI) Center for Election Integrity. Last week the AFPI recognized Missouri as a nationwide leader in election integrity. Ashcroft believes this recognition is appropriate in light of the

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