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Do you have what it takes? Missouri State Highway Patrol seeks applicants for 126th Recruit Class

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is accepting applications for the 126th Recruit Class. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Testing will be held in Jefferson City, Mo. Those who successfully complete testing will move forward in a multi-phase selection process designed to identify individuals with discipline, grit,

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Commentary: Agritourism Cultivates Growth for Missouri Farmers

By Davin Althoff, Chief Administrative Officer for Missouri Farm Bureau.   Agritourism—the intersection of agriculture and tourism—has become a vital part of the rural economy in Missouri and the United States. According to the USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture, U.S. farms and ranches generated an impressive $1.26 billion in agritourism income, marking a 12.4% increase

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Chester’s Jared Landeros adds another hat to his already busy schedule

Landeros balances college, Air Force Reserves and is now the area’s newest Realtor By Jim Beers CHESTER – Jared Landeros of Chester is well known in his hometown of Chester, Illinois for his athletic ability, ethics and hard work as a Chester High School YellowJacket athlete. Since his graduation from CHS in 2022, however, he

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Chester City Council meets tonight

CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session tonight at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 7, 2025             I.            CALL TO ORDER                                                             II.           

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Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets this evening in special session

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets this evening at 5:p.m. in special session.   The meeting will be held in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:     NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY

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Buy Missouri State Fair tickets in Advance and save

SEDALIA – Missouri State Fair advance adult admission and carnival tickets are on sale now! These tickets are valid on any day of the 2025 State Fair and offer great savings, but don’t wait! All advance tickets must be purchased by Aug. 6. Tickets available for advance purchase include: $12 Advance Adult Fair Admission $15 value Available at comnow through

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