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Bailey Zimmerman brings Illinois roots home to the state fair

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is proud to announce that multi-platinum country superstar Zimmerman will play the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Ag Day, Friday, August 14, 2026, delivering a high-energy performance from one of country music’s most powerful and authentic new voices.   Hailing from Louisville, Illinois, Bailey Zimmerman’s performance at the Illinois […]

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Attorney General Hanaway warns romance scams are on the rise

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is warning Missouri consumers that romance scams are one of the fastest-growing forms of fraud, costing victims billions of dollars each year and leaving deep emotional scars. These scams can harm individuals as well as impact families and friends, and often result in a substantial financial loss. “Romance scammers

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Add value, manage market volatility by selling beef directly to consumers

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Despite cattle prices being near all-time highs, marketing beef direct-to-consumer still adds value to beef operations. Two updated University of Missouri Extension guides help producers understand the numbers and methods behind marketing your beef to consumers. “Low cattle inventory has widened the gap between a finished animal’s live value and the total

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10 tips to keep the romance in relationships

COLUMBIA, Mo. – With Valentine’s Day coming up on Saturday, Kale Monk offers 10 tips on strengthening relationships. Monk, the author of Relationship Maintenance: Theory Process, and Context, is a University of Missouri associate professor and state extension couple and family well-being specialist. He notes that relationships have a big impact on our mental and physical

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Volunteer to be a Missouri History Day Judge

JEFFERSON CITY – Help decide what projects advance to the National History Day competition!   Missouri History Day is looking for educators, historians, writers, filmmakers, museum staff, and community members to join us for this year’s Missouri History Day state contest to judge student projects. We also welcome graduate students and select undergraduates to our

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Vivian Kiefer named SGHS February Elks Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to Vivian Kiefer, Ste. Genevieve High School’s Elks Student of the Month for February.     Vivian is the daughter of Jennifer and Dewayne Kiefer.   Vivian’s scholastic honors include ranking in the top 10 percent of her graduating class, earning summa cum laude and receiving the College Prep Biology Course

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Valle volleyball players earn Academic All-State

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ten Valle Catholic volleyball players were recently named to the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association (MHSVCA) Academic All-State team. Receiving recognition were (1st row) Mara Hoog, Adyson Rayoum, Reece Weiler, Hayden Vaeth and (2nd row) Lydia Brown, Addison Weibrecht, Ava Bauman, Lexie Rayoum, Ada Bley, Payton Naeger.    In order to qualify for the

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University of Missouri conducts first in-person clinical trial for nuclear medicine breakthrough device

COLUMBIA, Mo. — In a major leap for cancer care at the University of Missouri, the School of Medicine and MU Health Care have launched their first clinical trial using a leading-edge therapy manufactured on campus at the university’s research reactor. The achievement also showcases the breadth of research capabilities across campus to bring a

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Tylin Hager named SGHS February Rotary Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE – Tylin Hager has been named the Ste. Genevieve High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for February.     Tylin is the daughter of Micah Hager and the late Sean Hager.   Tylin’s scholastic honors include ranking 12th in her graduating class, placing in the top 10 percent of her class, earning

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The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs announces Illinois Lottery Veterans’ Cash Grants recipients

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) has announced nearly $1 million in grants to support organizations providing vital services to veterans and their families across Illinois for the third quarter of FY26.   The grants are part of the Veterans’ Cash Grants program, which aims to address critical issues facing veterans,

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