Regional News

AMES, Iowa  – Nearly 1,800 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University in December. Graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies were held Dec. 16-17 at Hilton Coliseum.   Among them is  Landon Anderson of De Soto, who will received a Master of Science, Agronomy   Beate Schmittmann, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, […]

Editor’s Note: If you are as unfamiliar with the terms “GaGa Pit” and “GaGa Ball” as I am, here is the Wikipedia definition: Gaga (Hebrew: גע גע literally ‘touch touch’) (also: ga-ga, gaga ball, or ga-ga ball) is a variant of dodgeball that is played in a gaga “pit”. Here is a video on the making of

FARMINGTON – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the following arrest, as the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Division of Drug and Crime Control’s Digital Forensics Investigative Unit. On Thursday, January 5, 2023, investigators executed a search warrant at the residence of Jacob Ryan Sutton,

PARK HILLS — Mineral Area College Foundation will hold its annual Trivia Night on Friday, January 27, in the Bob Sechrest Field House at Mineral Area College. Doors open at 6 p.m., and trivia begins at 7 p.m. One of the best-attended trivia nights in the area, the MAC Foundation has a goal of making

ST. LOUIS — On Saturday, January 7, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri kicked off the 2023 Girl Scout Cookie season, one of the most iconic activities Girl Scouts engage in and the largest girl-led business in the world. This year’s cookie lineup includes iconic favorites like Thin Mints®, Samoas® and Tagalongs®, with the addition of

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The American Red Cross needs your help in 2023 and is asking individuals in Missouri and Arkansas to consider making a New Year’s resolution to become a volunteer in the local community by helping support the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering.   Locally, 2,600 people volunteer with

HILLSBORO — In connection with Jefferson College’s mission to provide diverse educational experiences for area residents of all ages, the Performing Arts and Cultural Enrichment (PACE) series continues this spring featuring events spanning a wide range of entertainment genres including nationally renowned visiting artists, instrumental and vocal musical groups, art, and theatre. In addition to

JACKSON – The Riverside Regional Library has announced its programs and events for January 2023.   Date: January 1 – 31 Title: Cozy Basket Drawing Place: Perryville Branch Enter our drawing for a cozy themed basket at the Perryville Branch from January 1 through January 31. Date: January 1 – 31 Title: Winter Reading Challenge

SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting. Awarded contracts include resurfacing, pavement improvements, and striping projects.   Among the contracts awarded is one for $147,653 to Putz Construction, LLC, for pavement improvements on Route 61 near Route M in Perry County.   The remaining