Regional News

ServMO Summit Thursday, July 9 in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU – ServMO invites community members to participate in the final in-person regional summit in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, July 9 hosted by Commissioner Dr. Robin Smith. This summit provides the opportunity for community members to share input on the future of volunteerism and service in the State of Missouri. Participants will help identify […]

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Discover nature and restore focus in July with MDC’s free programs at Cape Girardeau Nature Center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Harvesting wild edibles and meditation are among a few activities to take part in this summer at the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Cape Girardeau Nature Center.    Summer is a time to discover, soak in the sunshine, and relax. MDC invites the public who meet the minimum age requirements to join Cape Nature Center staff for these upcoming programs in July:   Discover Oak Hickory Forests July 9 from 5:30-7

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MDC will visit Altenburg, Perryville libraries tomorrow

CAPE GIRARDEAU- Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) staff will visit two local libraries tomorrow. It is part of a plan for staff to visit several libraries across southeast Missouri this month for free summer reading programs. Journey through time with MDC staff and explore stories about the descendants of dinosaurs who still live among us—no

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Mineral Area College to hold public surplus auction on July 11

PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College will host a public surplus auction on Saturday, July 11, 2026, to clear out a large volume of campus inventory. The auction will begin promptly at 10:00 am in the Innovation Bay at the Industry and Technology Center on the college’s Park Hills campus, located at 5270 Flat River Rd, Park Hills, MO

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Scoops of Summer: Celebrating July Ice Cream Month with Milkshakes and Malts

ST. LOUIS – July is celebrated as National Ice Cream Month, making it the perfect time for families to slow down, cool off and enjoy sweet summertime traditions together.   Declared by former President Ronald Reagan in 1984, National Ice Cream Month highlights one of America’s favorite desserts while encouraging families to gather and create

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Red Cross urges heat safety as Fourth of July festivities ramp up

ST. LOUIS, MO— Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to the Greater St. Louis area over the next week.With Fourth of July celebrations and World Cup events in full swing, the American Red Cross urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe:   Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every

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MDC’s Southeast Regional Office buying native seeds from the public July – November

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC)Southeast Regional office is buying seeds this summer and fall frompublic landowners for a variety of tree and shrub species around theregion. Prices are by the pound of fruit. The timing of seed maturity varies. MDC reminds the public to wait andallow seeds to reach maturity before

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SEMO Food Bank welcomes new members to board of directors

SIKESTON, MO – Southeast Missouri Food Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Kailen Trowbridge of Procter & Gamble and Jim Gadberry of Nationwide Insurance to its Board of Directors.     Kailen Trowbridge     Jim Gadberry   “We are excited to welcome Kailen and Jim to our Board of Directors,” said Joey

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Join MDC for a ‘Get Started with Hunting in Missouri’ virtual presentation on July 1

St. LOUIS, Mo.— Frog hunting is already underway and fall hunting seasons begin in the Show-Me-State with dove season on September 1—merely two months away.  Have you ever wanted to hunt in Missouri but didn’t know where to start?   If so, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites you to join a virtual Get Started

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