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Student Laureates honored by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The top students representing Illinois’ colleges and universities will be honored via a pre-recorded congratulatory production by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. The ceremony to recognize the Student Laureates of The Lincoln Academy is historically held every fall at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield, but is replaced this year […]

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Whether at home or traveling for the holidays CPSC reminds parents to keep babies’ sleep space safe

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the holiday season fast approaching and families preparing to gather, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is teaming up with members of Congress and safety advocates to remind adults to keep the little ones safe – whether at home or at grandma’s house – by always creating a safe sleep

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Ashcroft applauds officials, poll workers, voters for successful general election

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. —  With all Missouri precincts reporting, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft thanked local election authorities, poll workers and voters for another successful general election.   This was the first statewide election implementing the new election integrity measures called for in HB 1878.  Changes to Missouri’s voting laws included two weeks of no-excuse

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Be a courteous, attentive driver this Thanksgiving holiday!

JEFFERSON CITY — Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there will be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday. Drivers should remain alert to changes along their normal route. Regardless of traffic patterns, safety should remain a priority. The counting period for the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday weekend

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Beta Delta Chapter tours Veterans Memorial

CHESTER – Beta Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society members enjoyed a recent program at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial in Perryville.   Site guides shared details and explained displays at the Welcome Center, Wall of Heroes, Military Museum, Guardians of Freedom Monument, and Honor Flag Memorial.  Beta Delta members Carolyn Schwent, Mardell Granger, Jan

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CGS presents Character Awards

CHESTER — Fourteen students at Chester Grade School were honored last month with a Chester Grade School Character Award for demonstrating the character trait of having good “Social Awareness”. (Front row, left to right): Easton McKinney, Jessa Gleason, Calvin Marshall, Wyatt Hess, Bronx Carroll, and Hunter Lloyd. (Back row, left to right): Harper Stewart, Sophia

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Democrats win in Missouri by connecting with voters

Akeam Ashford, Missouri DemocratsKANSAS CITY — Tuesday night’s election results show Missouri voters continue to align with Democrats on key issues such as reproductive rights, safer communities, a stronger economy, prioritizing education, rebuilding our infrastructure and adequately paying state workers. Historians will write about Tuesday night’s results, after Democrats gained three House seats resulting in

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Elephant Rocks State Park conceptual development plan survey now online

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to provide input for Elephant Rocks State Park’s conceptual development plan update. A 30-day comment period will begin Nov. 9, with a survey available online at mostateparks.com/cdp.   This survey kickstarts the conceptual development planning process. Input regarding the site’s recreational opportunities, infrastructure

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