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MDHEWD highlights free resources for students and job seekers in honor of Financial Literacy Month

JEFFERSON CITY – In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) joins other state agencies, financial institutions, and national organizations to help promote the importance of money management and planning as Missourians pursue their education and career goals.   “Building smart financial habits is essential for future […]

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IDOT, ISP: ‘Don’t Drive Distracted. Eyes Forward’

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies to promote Distracted Driving Awareness Month, reminding drivers to pay attention or pay the price. Distracted driving, which involves cellphone use or any activity that takes attention away from the task of operating your vehicle, is

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Illinois Route 3 patching, resurfacing begin April 14

CHESTER – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that intermittent lane closures on Illinois 3 from State Street in Chester continuing southward to the Jackson County line will begin, weather permitting, Monday, April 14, for patching and resurfacing. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic.   Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes

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Governor Kehoe to join crime victim survivors and victim advocates in April 8 Capitol ceremony marking Crime Victims’ Rights Week

JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday, April 8, Governor Mike Kehoe will join Missouri crime victim survivors, crime victim advocates, prosecutors and law enforcement officers in the Capitol Rotunda to mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. This year’s theme, “Kinship, Connections and Healing,” calls attention to the vital connections that are built through crime survivors and

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Farmer’s table sponsorships still available

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Chamber Foundation is delighted to announce The Farmer’s Table, a Farm to Fork Community Dinner, a celebration of agriculture, community, and heritage. Set against the backdrop of our community’s rich history in agriculture, this event is poised to bring together neighbors and friends for an evening of culinary delights,

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The American Cancer Society awards $50,000 to Food Outreach program

ST. LOUIS – The American Cancer Society recently awarded $50,000 to Food Outreach to provide free medically tailored meals, groceries, and dietetic counseling to people with cancer during treatment. The grant is part of the nationwide Addressing Barriers to Care (ABC) Grant Program which is designed to mitigate barriers to care and health-related social needs

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SIU to honor Gower Translational Research Center donors at naming ceremony

by Jeff Wilson CARBONDALE, Ill. – The impact made by Bob and Beth Gower will be forever imprinted into the university’s future at the Gower Translational Research Center. Formerly McLafferty Annex, the Gower Translational Research Center is the home of world-class research. (Below) Bob and Beth Gower have donated $2.5 million in support of SIU

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