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McKendree University Spring 2025 Dean’s List

LEBANON, IL — Congratulations to students on the McKendree University Dean’s List for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher for the spring 2025 semester. Paityn Basler of Ste. Genevieve, Mo. Ashley Cathcart of Steeleville, Ill. Emily Cooley of Prairie Du Rocher, Ill. Austin Downing of Evansville, Ill. Amanda Kennon of Chester, Ill. Erica Meyerhoff […]

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Lt. Governor David Wasinger commemorates 250 years of U.S. Army Service

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – This week, Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger will participate in state and federal events to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States Army. His involvement will include direct engagement with veterans, ceremonial observances, and national-level events – all designed to recognize the legacy and sacrifice of American soldiers. Today, Lt. Governor

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Governor Pritzker awards $1.3 Million to 29 manufacturing companies through Made in Illinois Grant Program

PEORIA – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Made in Illinois Grant Program. This year, 29 small and mid-sized manufacturers across Illinois are receiving a combined $1.35 million in capital grant funding to drive

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Governor Kehoe activates Missouri National Guard as precautionary measure in response to civil unrest

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Yesterday, in response to immigration enforcement protests planned across Missouri, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 25-25, activating the Missouri National Guard as a precautionary measure in reaction to recent instances of civil unrest across the country.  “We respect, and will defend, the right to peacefully protest, but we will not tolerate violence

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Evansville man named to MTSU Dean’s List

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University is congratulating 5,986 students who appear on the dean’s list for the Spring 2025 semester, including Nolan Mudd of Evansville, IL. To qualify for this distinction, an undergraduate student must maintain a current semester grade-point average of 3.5 or above and earn at least 12 semester hours. Founded

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There’s still time to join the fun at SIU summer camps

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is brimming with action these days as the summer camp season is in full swing and it’s not too late to sign children up for amazing adventures and unique interactive learning opportunities.       (Above) Children enjoy a pedal boat ride on Campus Lake

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Statement on passage of the Senior Citizen Tax Freeze in Ste. Genevieve County

STE. GENEVIEVE – Due to the passage of the senior citizen tax freeze (also known as SB190) during the April 8 municipal election, the Ste. Genevieve County Commission along with other elected officials will be working on adopting the policies involved with enacting this program.   This will be a lengthy process involving a few

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River Region students on Central Methodist University Dean’s List

FAYETTE, Mo — The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. Nearly 950 students across all campuses and online learning met the requirements for placement, including a grade point average of 3.50 or higher for the semester. The following local students were among

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