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United Way of Southeast Missouri Impact Report released

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Each year, United Way of Southeast Missouri requires its funded partners to submit reports demonstrating the impact United Way’s investment had on their programs and, more importantly, on the people we all serve.    With help from key volunteers, United Way staff then compiles this information into a comprehensive Impact Report […]

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MRV Banks contributes $5,000 to Foster Adopt Connect for inaugural Office Chair Games event

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. MRV Banks is proud to announce its generous donation of $5,000 to Foster Adopt Connect in support of their inaugural event, the “Office Chair Games.” This significant contribution reflects MRV Banks’ commitment to community engagement and underscores their dedication to the well-being of foster youth.     MRV Banks contributes $5,000 to

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Discover nature with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free February programs

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in February with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs! Learn to Fish: Trout Discovery Table | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 1 at Jackson Rotary Lake | Registration is not required. Join us at Rotary Lake in Jackson as we start the

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Nearly $125,000 in grants go to 18 diverse arts organizations

ST. LOUIS, MO – The Arts and Education Council together with Ameren Missouri announce the recipients of the AmerenCares Equity in the Arts Philanthropic Grant Program. Grant recipients will be awarded a collective total of nearly $125,000 in 2023-24. This grant program was created to provide funding to historically underrepresented and underfunded nonprofit organizations that

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Mineral Area College holds EMS pinning ceremony

PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College held a pinning ceremony for Emergency Medical Services graduates Thursday, January 18, 2024, in the college’s Fine Arts Theater. Nine students were honored for completing the Paramedic Technology Certificate, a four-semester program that trains students to perform advanced emergency medical care and prepares them for the National Registry Exam.

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Jefferson College introduces Tiered Tuition program for 2024-25 school year

HILSBORO – When Jefferson College students attend their classes in the fall 2024 semester they will be the first group on campus enrolled under a new tiered tuition model, which simplifies billing, makes the Missouri A+ scholarship program more efficient for students, and better represents the costs of each class offered.   In an effort

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Ameren Missouri aims to save customers money through multiyear plan

ST. LOUIS – Ameren Missouri has filed an amended plan with the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) to provide 25 programs with $205 million in total rebates and incentives for residential and business customers over the next three years. The proposal also includes $70 million in expanded programs for income-eligible customers and social service agencies.

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SEMO Food Bank encourages businesses to participate in annual ‘You CAN Fight Hunger’ Campaign

SIKESTON, Mo. – February is National Canned Food Month, and Southeast Missouri Food Bank is encouraging businesses and organizations to help local pantries replenish their shelves with the second annual “You CAN Fight Hunger” campaign.   “Typically, there are a lot of resources available during the holiday season,” said Camille Peters, SEMO Food Bank’s chief

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MDC announces conservation agent Luke Armentrout for Wayne County

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is welcoming conservation agent Luke Armentrout to Wayne County. He joins 200 existing MDC agents in serving and protecting Missouri’s fish, forest, and wildlife.     MDC is welcoming conservation agent Luke Armentrout to Wayne County. He joins 200 existing MDC agents in serving and protecting Missouri’s

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