COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine – On Sunday, September 11, 2022, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is calling on all Americans to join them in waving the American flag in their own communities to commemorate the 21st anniversary of 9/11. At 8:46 a.m., On Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, five hijackers took control of American Airlines […]
Late Thursday morning it was reported that the Jerry F. Costello Lock And Dam reopened to Kaskaskia River traffic. Earlier the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spokesperson Rolanda Walker said the Corps had equipment currently onsite to remedy the closure and work began Wednesday morning. She said “Crews will be working 12-hour days and
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) released the following statement on the Biden administration’s plan to extend the student loan repayment pause and forgive loan debt for high-income Americans. “The administration’s student loan plan is a one-two punch for hardworking Americans,” said Blunt. “It’s a handout for high-income college and advanced degree graduates paid for
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Need trees and shrubs for your landscape? Go native with tree and shrub seedlings from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Native trees and shrubs can help improve wildlife habitat and soil and water conservation while also improving the appearance and value of private property. MDC’s George O. White State Forest Nursery
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Economic Development (DED) is requesting public feedback on its proposed Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Program, funded via the State of Missouri’s share of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The $30M program is designed to support further development of high priority local tourism assets throughout the state in partnership with
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Saturday, Aug. 20, Missouri Farmers Care Foundation and partners proudly announced that resources were raised to provide 2,425,185 meals to help feed food-insecure children across our state through the 2022 Drive to Feed Kids. Missouri Farmers Care Drive to Feed Kids culminated Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Missouri State Fair.
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RED BUD, Ill. —State Representatives David Friess (R-Red Bud), Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg), and Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) are hosting a Telephone Town Hall for residents to talk about state issues and garner feedback from constituents. The conversation will focus on energy prices and other important issues facing state government. The call will be on Wednesday, August
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) 2022-2024 Board of Directors gathered at the Fairmont Washington, DC – Georgetown in Washington, DC, from August 18-21 to conduct Federation business and plan for the future. The 2022-2024 GFWC Board of Directors gathered to discuss Federation business in Washington, DC. Judy Gustafson, GFWC
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EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – The Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a firearms enforcement blitz with details in all 102 counties across the state from June 16 through July 31, 2022. The enforcement details are designed to ensure those who have had their firearm rights revoked are in compliance with the Firearms Owners Identification Card (FOID) Act.
COLUMBIA, Mo.– Missouri REALTORS® is pleased to share with you a monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for the month of July. In July, Missouri REALTORS® sold 7,876 residential properties. Of those sales, the average residential property sold for $295,409. Compared to the average sale price of $272,774 in July 2021, there was an
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