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Memorial Hospital Auxiliary donates funds for new patient care equipment

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce a generous donation from the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, supporting critical equipment upgrades that will enhance patient care across multiple departments.     Board Chairman Tom Search and Auxiliary President Mardell Granger   At the March Board Meeting, Auxiliary President Mardell Granger presented a donation check to Board […]

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MDC reminds snaggers paddlefish season begins March 15

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s official state aquatic animal is a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. Thousands of snaggers look forward to encountering this ancient sport fish during Missouri’s annual spring paddlefish season.     MDC staff (l-r) Jaida Kettner, Brie Cranor, Jessa Chapmon, and Carson Rees captured, tagged, and

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Market steer DNA samples due March 15 for Missouri State Fair

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JEFFERSON CITY – In order to exhibit market livestock at the 2026 Missouri State Fair, DNA must be collected via hair follicles. Nose prints and blood samples will no longer be accepted.  DNA Sample Deadlines: Market Steers:postmarked by March 15, 2026 Market Barrows:postmarked by May 15, 2026 Market Lambs and Wether Goats:postmarked by June 15,

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Livestock trailer rollover trainings to be held 

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture will host four free interactive trainings around the state to prepare responders and industry professionals to safely and effectively handle incidents involving rolled-over livestock trailers. The trainings are ideal for fire departments, DOT, law enforcement, emergency managers, dispatch, towing/recovery, veterinarians and livestock producers. Trainings will include: Classroom

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Learn about shed hunting with virtual and in-person MDC program March 21

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ASH GROVE, Mo. – As flowers bloom and grasses grow, deer are shedding their antlers. Discover shed hunting tips with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in an upcoming workshop in Ash Grove.     Discover tips for going shed hunting (pictured above) with MDC during a virtual or in-person workshop from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, March 21.

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IDNR seeking summer instructors for 2026 urban fishing program clinics

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for instructors for 2026 summer fishing clinics at locations throughout Illinois for the department’s Urban Fishing Program.   Fishing instructors are the department’s boots on the ground at free clinics hosted in communities throughout Illinois. These are temporary positions not to exceed six months,

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IDNR seeking campground hosts for 2026 camping season

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking campground hosts for the 2026 camping season for state parks, recreation areas and historic sites across Illinois.   Campground hosting is a perfect position for anyone who enjoys camping and helping others. Hosts are often the first to greet state park visitors. They check on

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Household hazardous waste collection events coming to seven Illinois communities this Spring

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Acting Director James Jennings is pleased to announce seven Spring Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) one-day collection events scheduled over the upcoming months. These collection events are coordinated by Illinois EPA and local co-sponsors to provide residents the free opportunity to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous products that are common in

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Governor Kehoe announces seven gubernatorial appointments

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced seven gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions.   T Mark Elliott, of Joplin, was reappointed to the Missouri Southern State University Board of Governors.   Mr. Elliott currently serves as an agency sales manager at Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance in Webb City and has

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