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SIU’s Salukis Care week promotes wellness, helps students succeed

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Salukis Care. It’s the culture at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and in recognition of that commitment to students and their emotional wellness, a weeklong celebration from Oct. 6-9 will help them thrive and succeed. The theme of this year’s Salukis Care event is “Salukis Striving, United, Soaring and Succeeding,” with daily […]

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SIU’s Glassman Lecture to examine seismic activity around the world

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — James A. Conder, director of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, will discuss seismic activity around the world as the keynote speaker for this fall’s Michael and Nancy Glassman Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 1. On a research trip in December 2023 in Beagle channel of Tierra

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SGCMH CEO Steve Henson will address Democratic Club

STE. GENEVIEVE — During their September meeting, Ste. Genevieve County Democratic Club members passed the hat and collected $270 for the increasing transportation expenses for Common Grounds Coffee House employees.   Club member Linda Wagner sits on the SB 40 board and provided an update about the increase in transportation related expenses and decrease in

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PCSD No. 32 Board of Education meets Tuesday in special session

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education will meet in special session Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. for a closed session.     AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Special Meeting Open Session Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Central Office 519 N. Main St., Perryville, MO 63775 6:45

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Nosferatu with live orchestra at the historic Orris Theatre

STE. GENEVIEVE – On Saturday, October 25, the Friends of Ste. Genevieve County Library will transform the historic Orris Theatre into a silent movie house for a once-in-a-century experience. Audiences will enjoy a screening of the 1922 horror masterpiece Nosferatu accompanied by a live performance from the seven-piece Rats & People Orchestra of St. Louis, MO.  

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Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance highlights consumer protections under medical loss ratio and rate review requirements

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) is reminding consumers of key protections under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that help ensure value in health insurance coverage. Two essential tools—Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) and Health Insurance Rate Review—work together to promote transparency and accountability in the health insurance marketplace.  

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Missouri Community College students build skills and engage lawmakers at 2025 Leadership Institute

JEFFERSON CITY — Dozens of community college students from across Missouri came together in Jefferson City recently for the Missouri Community College Association’s (MCCA) annual Student Leadership Institute.     The one-day event gave student leaders the chance to sharpen their leadership skills, learn from experts and connect directly with Missouri legislators.   The Institute

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