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MU Extension in Perry County to Host “Passwords, Passkeys, and More” Digital Security Workshop

PERRYVILLE, MO — University of Missouri Extension in Perry County is bringing AARP’s popular Senior Planet curriculum to local older adults with an upcoming educational session titled “Passwords, Passkeys, and More.” The workshop is designed to help area seniors reduce the frustration of managing multiple online accounts while strengthening their personal cybersecurity.   As digital […]

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois to hold annual Fall Product Program

Glen Carbon, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ Fall Product Program runs through October 25! Girl Scouts will be selling tasty treats, magazine subscriptions, BarkBoxes, Tervis tumblers, candles, and personalized products to fuel their adventures this year.   “The Fall Product Program is a great way for troops to raise start-up funds as they

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Ste. Genevieve Elementary Teacher Receives $500 for Classroom Supplies

A Ste. Genevieve Elementary School teacher is among 20 educators nationwide selected to receive $500 for classroom supplies through Arch Painting’s annual $10K Teacher Giveaway. Jennifer Thomas of Ste. Genevieve Elementary School was selected at random as one of this year’s giveaway winners. The program awards a total of $10,000 to teachers across the country,

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AI to detect soybean diseases before symptoms appear

by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — Harvest season is underway for soybean farmers across Illinois. Each plant among their crops is valuable, contributing to their yield and overall profit. A big issue that can eat into that small profit margin is plant diseases — so researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are working toward a

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Ste. Gen Parks and Rec Board to meet September 28

AGENDASTE. GENEVIEVE PARKS & RECREATION BOARDSEPTEMBER 28, 2026 CALL TO ORDERPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEROLL CALL OF MEMBERSAPPROVAL OF AGENDAAPPROVAL OF MINUTES• August 24th, 2026PUBLIC WORKS REPORT – ALLIANCE WATER RESOURCESPUBLIC DISCUSSION – Pere Marquette Splash Pad – Land & Water Conservation Fund GrantOLD BUSINESS• Resolution – LWCF Grant Application• Pere de Lumieres• Accessible Picnic Tables –

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LFCS supports effort to establish consistent child welfare standards

ST. LOUIS (September 22, 2026) – Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) supports Missouri’s new Child Welfare Task Force in developing more consistent standards for child safety and strengthening coordination across the state’s child welfare system.   Created by Gov. Mike Kehoe through Executive Order 26-17, the 18-member task force brings together representatives from state

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Mizzou continues to rise in the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings

Record student success and tremendous growth in breakthrough research fuel the university’s climb to a Top 100 national university.        COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri is cementing its place on the national stage, ranking among the top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges list. The recognition reflects a

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Illinois Urban Manual: The State Blueprint for Stormwater Management

[Springfield, IL] — In recognition of Stormwater Awareness Week, the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is highlighting the Illinois Urban Manual (IUM) as the premier state standard for safeguarding communities from urban flooding, soil erosion and water pollution. As intense weather events increasingly challenge local infrastructure, the IUM provides the foundation

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