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Iowa State University announces spring 2026 Dean’s List

AMES, Iowa – More than 11,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the 2026 spring semester Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours […]

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Hawley presses postmaster general for accountability for undelivered mail in Missouri

WASHINGTON — On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) grilled the postmaster general of the United States Postal Service, David P. Steiner, in a Senate Homeland Security hearing over his agency’s dismal service and untimely mail delivery in Missouri.   Senator Hawley also questioned why Postmaster General Steiner has accepted large bonuses for himself while Missourians’ mail fails

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Chester High School seniors receive college scholarships, Part 2

Sponsors include Chester Women’s Club, Chester Lions Club, Alice & Elmer Eggemeyer, Thomas & Pauline Evans, Knights of Columbus, Koeneman Family, Charles E. & Mary C. Lindwedel, TG Missouri, State of Illinois Resilience & Excellence, Western Egyptian, Mary Katherine Mueller, and Pat Mulholland By Jim Beers CHESTER – At Chester High School’s 2026 Awards Night

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August 20 is Governor’s, Legislators’ & Judges Day at the Mo State Fair

SEDALIA – Visit the Missouri State Fair for Governor’s, Legislators’ and Judges’ Day on Thursday, Aug. 20, sponsored by Buckle Up Phone Down. Special promotions and activities planned for Governor’s, Legislators’ & Judges’ Day include: Governor’s Ham Breakfast, 8 a.m., Director’s Pavilion. $50 per plate (includes Aug. 20 gate admission to the Fair). Lunch Bunch – Take

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A-State announces students graduating at spring commencement ceremony

JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Spring Commencement at First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 45 states, and 19 other countries.   Among them is this student from the River Region:   Kristen Jane Drury of Bloomsdale who received a

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Time to register for the Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Back to School Drive-Thru event set for July 22

STE. GENEVIEVE, MO – The Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Back to School Drive-Thru Fair is back and registration is now open. The drive-thru fair is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the hospital’s back parking lot across from the fire department.  Families with students from preschool to high

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Team Mo wins first gold of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Team Missouri kicked off preliminary competition at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Monday, with athletes from across the state posting wins, personal bests, and moments of sportsmanship on Day 1 of the national event, held June 20–26 at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine. Missouri’s delegation

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Ste. Genevieve County Health Department announces updated WIC income eligibility guidelines

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Health Department WIC has announced the updated income guidelines, based on 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).     HHS releases annual adjustments to the poverty guidelines before June each year.   The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program

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