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University of Missouri announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri fosters a culture of excellence as we educate future innovators, problem-solvers and leaders. And Tigers continue to rise to the challenge. This fall, 13,166 undergraduate students earned dean’s list honors through their dedication, perseverance and academic ambition.   Students are listed on the dean’s list alphabetically by geographical […]

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SIU team gets $170K grant to continue research to stop toxins from harmful algae blooms

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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – A research team at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has received a second grant to continue its work to prevent harmful algae blooms from producing toxins, addressing a problem that occurs in bodies of water throughout the world. In this phase of the project, the team will investigate whether they

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SIFest’s 22nd season will celebrate ‘America at 250’

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Set your calendars to commemorate the nation’s music history as the 22nd season of the nationally recognized Southern Illinois Music Festival (SIFest) will celebrate “America at 250.” Southern Illinois Music Festival orchestra members rehearse for a June 2025 performance in John A. Logan College’s O’Neill Auditorium. The 22nd festival, which celebrates

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Chester Parks and Recreation Committee meets Tuesday

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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 1330 SWANWICK STREET, CHESTER, ILLINOIS 62233 TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026, 6 P.M.  

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SNHU announces Fall 2025 President’s List

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MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.   These River Region residents are among the students named to the President’s List:   Leanna Heberlie of Perryville  

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Sparta Community Hospital welcomes Dr. Umar Daud

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SPARTA, IL – Sparta Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Umar Daud, a board-certified rheumatology specialist, to the Specialty Clinic at North Campus Healthcare—expanding access to expert rheumatology care for patients in the region.      Dr. Daud will begin seeing patients two days per month mid-January, with plans to increase his time in April, helping meet

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SIU’s 2026 Winter Weeks of Welcome help students start the semester off right

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — When Southern Illinois University Carbondale throws out the welcome mat, it does so in style as evidenced by Winter Weeks of Welcome, a special time to greet new and returning students as they come to campus for the spring semester and get them acquainted and connected with SIU and one

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Route 51 on the Chester Bridge reduced for maintenance

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SIKESTON—Route 51 in Perry County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance on the Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River.     This section of roadway is located from County Road 946 near Claryville, Missouri to E Kaskaskia Street in Chester, Illinois.     Weather permitting, work will take

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Everyone is invited to explore SIU’s Rec Center during Jan. 11 Community Day

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — If you’ve ever wondered what all Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Student Recreation Center has to offer, here’s your chance to find out. Community Day at the Rec includes access to cardio equipment and weight rooms. (SIU Carbondale photo) Everyone is welcome at the Community Day at the Rec, set for 1-4 p.m.

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