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Fragrant plants invite pollinators to your garden

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Fragrance gardening is an easy way to enhance the enjoyment of gardens, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.     Western honey bee on salvia   Our sense of smell has the power to evoke deep emotions, Trinklein said. Fragrance is an extension of a plant’s charm, transcending its physical

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Bloomsdale Elementary celebrates end of school year with SEMO Steel Drum Band

STE. GENEVIEVE — Before the school year came to a close, Bloomsdale Elementary students celebrated the start of summer with a lively performance from the Southeast Missouri State University Steel Drum Band during a school-wide assembly.     Directed by Dr. Shane Mizicko, the SEMO Steel Drum Band is an active collegiate ensemble that performs

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4-H tops 2.5 million meals through 4-H Feeding Missouri

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri 4-H youths helped provide 250,271 meals to families facing food insecurity through the 2026 4-H Feeding Missouri campaign, pushing the initiative past 2.5 million meals statewide since 2019.   Held annually from January through April, the campaign mobilizes young people to serve their communities through volunteering at food banks, organizing drives,

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Recall announced for cannabis products in partnership with CPC of Missouri – Smithville, LLC

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR), in partnership with CPC of Missouri – Smithville, LLC, issued a marijuana product recall today for marijuana products produced by CPC of Missouri – Smithville, LLC, MAN000016. Pursuant to 19 CSR 100-1.100(4)(P), DCR may issue a public notice of recall where any marijuana product presents

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Newly energized substation includes outage reduction upgrades for Cape Girardeau and Jackson customers

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.  – Ameren Missouri has energized a new substation to support reliability and provide additional system capacity in Cape Girardeau County. The substation, located near the Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course, will serve approximately 3,400 customers in north Cape Girardeau and Jackson.   The upgraded substation is outfitted with equipment designed to automatically

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Missouri REALTORS®Market Statistics Report

COLUMBIA – Missouri REALTORS® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for April 2026.   Missouri REALTORS® sold 6,733 residential properties in April. The median sales price increased by 4.5 percent compared to last year, coming in at $280,000. The average sales price also increased 6.7 percent from last year to

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