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Scoops of Summer: Celebrating July Ice Cream Month with Milkshakes and Malts

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ST. LOUIS – July is celebrated as National Ice Cream Month, making it the perfect time for families to slow down, cool off and enjoy sweet summertime traditions together.   Declared by former President Ronald Reagan in 1984, National Ice Cream Month highlights one of America’s favorite desserts while encouraging families to gather and create […]

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Sales and use tax rate changes resulting from April elections

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Due to ballot measures on recent April elections, the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is encouraging businesses to review the revised sales and use tax data, on the DOR website, which becomes effective July 1, 2026.   All Missouri businesses with taxable transactions must collect and remit tax at the current

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Route 51 in Perry County reduced for bridge maintenance

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SIKESTON―Route 51 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.     This is the Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River to Illinois.    Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, July 1 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.    The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are

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Red Cross urges heat safety as Fourth of July festivities ramp up

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ST. LOUIS, MO— Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to the Greater St. Louis area over the next week.With Fourth of July celebrations and World Cup events in full swing, the American Red Cross urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe:   Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every

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NFIB urges repeal of Beneficial Ownership Information Mandate

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JEFFERSON CITY – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has released new paid radio and digital advertisements in Missouri, urging Rep. Ann Wagner to permanently repeal the law that established the unconstitutional Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) mandate, and for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to immediately destroy all BOI data

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Missouri REALTORS®Market Statistics Report | May 2026

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COLUMBIA, Mo – Missouri REALTORS® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for May 2026.   Missouri REALTORS® sold 7,223 residential properties in May. The median sales price increased by 7.1 percent compared to last year, coming in at $299,900. The average sales price also increased 5.8 percent from last year

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MDC’s Southeast Regional Office buying native seeds from the public July – November

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC)Southeast Regional office is buying seeds this summer and fall frompublic landowners for a variety of tree and shrub species around theregion. Prices are by the pound of fruit. The timing of seed maturity varies. MDC reminds the public to wait andallow seeds to reach maturity before

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IDOT says stay alert! Peak roadside mowing period is underway

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SPRINGFIELD – With peak roadside mowing season underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to slow down, proceed with caution and pay extra attention when encountering equipment and personnel. In keeping with the recent practice of timing operations to preserve and promote pollinator habitat, the heaviest mowing period will continue until Aug. 15.

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