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MDC and CFM thank deer hunters, processors, and sponsors for sharing the harvest

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) thank the thousands of Missouri deer hunters who donated 235,169 pounds of venison to the state’s Share the Harvest program this past deer season, including 4,936 whole deer. The donated deer meat is ground and packaged and goes to […]

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MDC invites landowners to March 28 webinar on wildlife cooperatives

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join a free, live webinar via Zoom on wildlife cooperatives on Tuesday, March 28, at 6 p.m. MDC and NDA staff will explain wildlife cooperatives, what they are,

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Notice: Public Comment Period for State of Missouri FY2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, FY2023 Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan

JEFFERSON CTY – The State of Missouri is accepting public comments for the FY2023-2027 Consolidated Plan, FY2023 Action Plan, and Citizen Participation Plan. Details, including content of the plans, deadlines for public comment, and public hearing registration information are provided below.   State of Missouri FY2023-2027 Consolidated Plan Overview   Every five years, the State

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Plan for a sober driver this St. Patrick’s Day

KANSAS CITY — Although Irish in its roots, St. Patrick’s Day is most widely celebrated in the United States. To help keep your community safe, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska, is asking for your help spreading the message about

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Rollet Bros. Trucking Co., Inc. presents Perryville Mayfest 2023

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce announces Perryville Mayfest 2023 presented by Rollet Bros.Trucking Co., Inc. will be held May 12-13, 2023.   The carnival will begin on Wednesday, May 10th to start Mayfest weekend.   Mayfest 2023 theme is: 1923 – A Perryville Origin Story, to help celebrate the Perryville Area Chamber

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SGHS scholar bowl teams finish fantastic regular season; prepare for tournaments

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Junior Varsity and Varsity Scholar Bowl teams have closed out a fantastic regular season and prepare for upcoming tournaments! A special congratulations to the JV Scholar Bowl team for an undefeated regular season!     Front Row, Left to Right: Penny Yang, Brooklyn Arnold, Emma Mittermeyer; Middle

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SIU celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in March, April

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will be recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a wide variety of special events, including guest speakers, workshops and more. Although the official nationwide commemoration occurs in May, the university is hosting its celebration in late March and April while more

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SIU Law alumnus, Illinois public health director Vohra to deliver law school commencement address

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra, a 2011 graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Law, will deliver the keynote at the law school’s commencement on May 12. Commencement is set for 1 p.m. in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium. Graduating first in his class, Vohra

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