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Christian Kiefer named SGHS Rotary Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE — Christian Kiefer has been selected the Ste. Genevieve High School Rotary Student of the Month for November. Christian is the son of Dewayne and Jennifer Kiefer. Christian’s scholastic honors include: being ranked in the top 10% of his class and earning A Honor Roll each semester. He earned the designation of Summa […]

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Give Nature-Themed Holiday Gifts from MDC

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Have nature lovers on your holiday gift list? The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) online Nature Shop makes holiday shopping a breeze for anyone interested in nature-themed gifts. Offerings include the ever-popular Natural Events Calendar, plus a variety of books and more for all ages. Holiday shoppers can also skip retail stores

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Legislation will provide financial support to military members

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, and Congressman David Scott (D-GA) released the following statement after they introduced the Financial Readiness of America’s Servicemembers Act: “The Financial Readiness of America’s Servicemembers Act of 2021 is important legislation that will improve and enhance financial training and the accessibility of such training for

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Missouri NRCS announces sign up for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program

COLUMBIA –Agricultural producers and forest landowners can now submit applications for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the date to accept applications for Fiscal Year 2022 funding consideration until December 10, 2021. ACEP helps restore, protect, and enhance wetlands on eligible land through its Wetland Reserve

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MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report. Among those listed as arrested: 32-year-old Gordan Ilic of Jacksonville, Florida at 12:28 p.m. Wednesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Cass County for failing to appear on a charge of a false driving record. He was being held

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Perry Co.: 55 new COVID-19 cases; Ste. Gen Co.: 12 new cases

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services continues to report a higher number of COVID-19 cases in Perry County than in Ste. Genevieve County — 55 in the seven days ending Nov. 7 for Perry County and 12 for Ste. Genevieve during the same seven days. The department reports Perry County

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Plant an Oak: Expert Panel on Selection & Care of Oaks

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—As native plant advocate and entomologist Dr. Doug Tallamy explains in his book, The Nature of Oaks, oak trees are keystone species for supporting nature’s web of life for much of the United States. In the lower Midwest, there are more than 20 different kinds of oaks. Given the diversity of oak trees, homeowners,

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