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Learn tree maintenance techniques with MDC in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Land management practices continue year-round, and a healthy ecosystem begins with individual landowners. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites landowners to Runge Conservation Nature Center on Feb. 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to learn about tree trimming and care practices that can be done seasonally.   Healthy trees enhance […]

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Illinois Treasurer Frerichs reminds people to check for missing money during ‘National Unclaimed Property Day’

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – National Unclaimed Property Day is this weekend, and Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging people to visit the ICash missing money website to see if they have money or other unclaimed property waiting for them.   “This Sunday, February 1, is National Unclaimed Property Day, and I hope people will celebrate by checking

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Illinois electric vehicle rebate program application cycle extended

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced an extension to the current Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program application cycle from January 31, 2026 to May 31, 2026. Illinois EPA will process all applications received through January 31, 2026, including non-low income, given those individuals applied with the expectation that

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Illinois Department of Agriculture announces $3.6 million in grant funds for local food infrastructure

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced plans to distribute $3.6 million in fiscal year 2026 at the Everything Local conference in Springfield.   The funds, which were appropriated in the FY26 state budget, will be used to support local food processing, aggregation, and distribution. Grants will be available for collaborative projects from

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Governor, Legislature, and Missouri Agriculture partners to feed food insecure children

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Thursday, January 29, Missouri agricultural leaders joined Governor & First Lady Claudia Kehoe and members of the Missouri House and Senate in the State Capitol to pack 15,000 meals for food insecure Missourians. The event was an element of the year-long Missouri Farmers Care Foundation Drive to Feed Kids, presented

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Department of Natural Resources is accepting Source Water Protection Project Grant applications

JEFFERSON CITY, MO  – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will begin accepting applications for Source Water Protection Project Grants from eligible public water systems Feb. 1, 2026. The grant offers up to $25,000 to eligible community water systems that produce all or a portion of their drinking water from a raw water source, such

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R-II teachers awarded CHEER Grants through MNEA-Retired

STE. GENEVIEVE – Five Ste. Genevieve County R-II teachers have been awarded $300 CHEER grants through MNEA-Retired, supporting classroom materials that enhance instruction and student learning.         The 2026 CHEER grant recipients are:   Emily Geisner, first-grade teacher at Bloomsdale Elementary Whitney Hilbert, special education teacher at Ste. Genevieve Elementary John Mooney,

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Red Bud CTE Ribbon Cutting and Open House slated

RED BUD – Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) invites prospective students, parents, and community members to attend an Open House on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10:0am-6pm at the Red Bud Career & Technical Education Facility (CTE).   The open house will showcase hands-on, workforce-focused programs designed to prepare students for in-demand careers in skilled trades. Attendees will have the

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McKendree University announces new agribusiness degree beginning Fall 2026

by Tina Napper LEBANON, IL – McKendree University announced today the launch of a new Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agribusiness, beginning Fall 2026. The program, housed within McKendree’s School of Business, is designed to prepare students for leadership roles across the agricultural sector by combining a strong business foundation with agricultural expertise.   Delivered

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