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ISP experiences the 12th Scott’s Law related crash of 2023

WESTCHESTER – On July 14, 2023, at approximately 3:58 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a three-vehicle traffic crash involving an ISP Trooper’s squad car on the Mannheim Road ramp to Interstate 290 eastbound, Westchester, Cook County.   On the above date and time, an ISP Troop 3 Trooper was stationary on the right […]

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Three local students graduate from Missouri State University

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University awarded 2,953 degrees to students in spring 2023.   The commencement ceremonies took place May 19, 2023, at Great Southern Bank Arena. The following local students earned degrees:   Jadyn Bauman of Sainte Genevieve graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Biology.   Trevor Drury of Ste Genevieve graduated with

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MDA Ag Award nominations now open

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting nominations for the Missouri Agriculture Awards. For centuries, Missouri farmers and ranchers have been providing our nation with food, fuel and fiber and have assumed the responsibility of investing their lives to provide for others while also giving back to this state’s economy. The award categories

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MDC honors Lonnie Hansen as Master Conservationist

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Conservation Commission recently honored retired MDC Resource Scientist Lonnie Hansen of Columbia with their Master Conservationist Award. Hansen received the award with his wife, Kathy, on July 14 during a special presentation following the Commission’s open meeting in Columbia. He was nominated

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MDC inducts Lee Redmond into Conservation Hall of Fame

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Missouri Conservation Commission posthumously honored retired MDC Assistant Fisheries Division Chief Lee Redmond by inducting him into the Missouri Conservation Hall of Fame. Redmond, formerly of Lohman, was honored on July 14 following the Commission’s open meeting. Redmond died Sept. 20, 2022, at age 83.

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Missouri Conservation Commission Action – July 2023

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met July 13 for a strategic planning workshop and closed executive session at Orscheln Business Center in Columbia. The Commission met July 14 for its regular open meeting at Boone County Electric Cooperative in Columbia.   Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were: Mark L.

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MU Extension to host Drought Response meetings

COLUMBIA – The University of Missouri is hosting three Drought Response meetings in July. Session topics include: pasture management, cattle feeding, economics of feeds and state/federal Drought Assistance Programs.   July 19, Westphalia: find info https://www.drought.gov/events/missouri-drought-response-meeting-westphalia-osage-county-2023-07-19?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=   July 25, Holts Summit: find info https://www.drought.gov/events/missouri-drought-response-meeting-holts-summit-callaway-county-2023-07-25?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=   July 27, Cook Station: find info https://extension.missouri.edu/events/drought-response-meeting?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=  

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Office of Administration announces graduation of tenth milestone Missouri Leadership Academy Class

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Office of Administration has announced the graduation of 36 state team members from the Missouri Leadership Academy – a program helping develop the next generation of leaders throughout state government.   The graduates were chosen by senior leadership to participate in the cross-department leadership development program, which focuses on three

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Open-house meetings will be held for state historic sites

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Parks representatives will be on hand to provide information and answer questions the public may have during open houses held this month throughout the state.   The following parks and historic sites will hold meetings this month:     Felix Vallé House State Historic Site, 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22.

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