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Call for Invasive Plant Action Awards nominations

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JEFFERSON CITY—As public awareness grows about the harmful effects of invasive plants, the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP) seeks to recognize individuals and groups performing outstanding work detecting and controlling invasive plant species in Missouri with its Invasive Plant Action Award Program. MoIP is accepting award nominations now through April 30, 2026.   Nomination categories […]

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Break out of MDC nature escape rooms Feb. 28

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Families and adults are invited to test their puzzle solving skills at the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC)’s Cape Girardeau Nature Center on Saturday, Feb. 28. A nature-themed escape room will require participants to crack codes, decipher animal clues, unlock hidden habitats, and solve hands-on nature challenges.   Earlier timeslots are reserved

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Blood donations needed after winter storm impacts blood drives

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ST. LOUIS, MO – The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage as winter weather further impacts the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Individuals who may be eligible are urged to give blood and platelets as soon as it is safe for them to travel to help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are

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Apply online for MDC spring managed turkey hunts

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters that Missouri youth, archery, and firearms turkey hunters can apply online for 2026 spring turkey managed hunts during February at mdc.mo.gov/springturkeyhunts Managed hunt details and application procedures are outlined on the webpage. Drawing results will be posted starting March 15. Spring turkey hunting opens

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American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois launches 2026 ‘Engineering Works’ Contest

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CHICAGO – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has launched the fourth annual Engineering Works competition as part of its Engineering Excellence Awards program, inviting the public to vote for the most outstanding engineering project in Illinois.   The contest highlights innovative infrastructure projects across the state and celebrates the engineering teams responsible for their design

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School closings for Thursday, January 29, 2026

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RIVER REGION — The following schools have announced they will closed Thursday, January 29.   Due to hazardous parking lots, sidewalks and several county roads, there will be no school Thursday, January 29. This will be our 3rd AMI, virtual day. For attendance, students are to complete work assigned virtually.   The SGHS Scholar Bowl

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$50 Million Rebuild Illinois Grant Program to support community health centers in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker has announced a $50 million grant opportunity is available through the Rebuild Illinois Capital Program. The funding will support the Community Health Center Construction Grants for Federally Qualified Health Centers and look-alikes at a time when the Trump administration is cutting critical healthcare funding.   The grant opportunity expands access to

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Auditor Fitzpatrick releases 2025 property tax rates review

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has released his office’s annual review of local property tax rates. The State Auditor’s Office has reviewed rates each year since 1985 to determine whether they are compliant with state law and to monitor rate adjustments to ensure revenue neutrality, as required by law. The office

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Extreme cold brings increased fire and carbon monoxide risks

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill – As winter weather brings extreme cold across Illinois, fire safety officials are urging residents to use extra caution when heating their homes. Frigid temperatures often lead people to rely more heavily on heating systems and alternative heat sources, which can increase the risk of home fires and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning if

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Free biosecurity webinars for dairy and poultry producers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will offer two free webinars focused on biosecurity best practices to help prevent the introduction and spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). These sessions are designed for: Dairy Producers Poultry Operations of All Sizes Each webinar will cover practical steps producers can take to strengthen

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