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The next generation of real estate leadership: Young leaders taking the reins at ULI St. Louis
Dynamic change, generation to generation, often accelerates with a spark. In the case of the Urban Land Institute – St. Louis (ULI), the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, 10 years ago and the landmark Ferguson Commission report sparked a profound shift in the delivery of ULI’s mission in our community.
Peoria High to be among the first schools in Illinois playing girls flag football
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Peoria High is the oldest high school in Illinois but it will be one of the new kids on the block this fall. It will be among the first schools to field a girl’s flag football team competing in the Illinois High School Association’s newest sport. The IHSA is adding girls […]
Fatal crash on westbound I-70 claims life of Wright City woman
A fatal multi-vehicle accident occurred on westbound Interstate 70, east of 5th Street, on July 17, 2024, at approximately 10:44 a.m. The crash involved three vehicles: a 2023 Freightliner Cascadia, a 2020 Hyundai Venue, and a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Hyundai Venue, driven...
SSM Health Medical Minute: Human donor milk program launches at all SSM Health Family Birthplace community sites
LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. – SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – Lake Saint Louis is now offering donor milk as a supplemental option for all infants whose mothers wish to breastfeed but are unable to do so. “In general, breast milk is the best nutrition for babies, but...
Portions of Katy Trail are closed again, following Tuesday storms
The Treloar Trailhead and surrounding area is CLOSED until further notice. Significant damage has occurred to the parking lot, trail surface, and structures in the area. Meanwhile, the Marthasville Trailhead that was flooded is open and has dried out quite nicely from Tuesday's flash flood. Photo courtesy of Katy Trail State Park/Facebook.
Northeast Missouri seeks grants to double fiber internet by 2026
MARION COUNTY, Mo. (KHQA) — The Northeast Missouri region aims to broaden its broadband internet access by exploring grant opportunities to enhance its extensive access network. Chariton Valley Internet, based in Macon, along with local Northeast Missouri commissioners, have invested over $40 million to develop nearly 5,000 miles of...
St. Louis Transgender Center not shutting down, Washington University officials say
ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey celebrated a "huge win" on Tuesday after a whistleblower claimed that Washington University's Transgender Center was soon shutting down. Washington University officials, however, said the claim was unfounded. "The scope of care provided at the Center changed last year after Missouri...
Winnebago principal’s personal experience inspires Illinois school’s cardiac safety law
WINNEBAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — This Fall, all schools in Illinois will be required to have a plan in place in the event of a cardiac arrest on school grounds. A Winnebago principal advocated for the law after it happened to her, and now her school is one of three Heart Safe Schools in the state. […]
PIE Summer Interns Experience Architecture and Design Careers, Inside and Out
Marquette High student Jacob Sander hopes for one thing above all when he presents his latest work at weekly “pinup” sessions with staff members at the NewGround architecture and design firm in Chesterfield. Imperfection. “Getting feedback on what I’ve worked on has been a lot of fun, getting...
Work planned to resume at Gateway Studios construction site
Nearly a month after its general contractor walked off and was blocked from the worksite, Gateway Studios & Production Services officials say they are close to resuming work on the 23.8-acre building site in Chesterfield. On July 15, Gateway announced it is in talks with Chesterfield-based firm A.J. Brown Construction...
Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors
An Iowa nursing home worker was fired recently amid allegations that he was too honest with inspectors. In a separate case, a worker was fired after being accused of instructing a co-worker to lie to state inspectors. According to state records, University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation fired Jason King as the facility’s full-time maintenance director […] The post Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
John Deere cuts DEI programs, will no longer join 'social or cultural awareness parades'
John Deere, one of Iowa's largest employers, announced this week it is scaling back a series of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In a statement released on Tuesday, the farm equipment manufacturer said it would be eliminating or changing multiple internal policies and initiatives, adding that “our customers’ trust and confidence in us are of the utmost importance to everyone at John Deere.”
Jonesburg Homecoming Princess and Queen Contest 2024
The Jonesburg Homecoming Princess and Queen Contest was held on June 15 at Lions Park in Jonesburg. Ann Rose of Montgomery City was crowned queen, while Meredith O'Brien of Warrenton was voted princess. Theo Tate photos. To purchase photo reprints, contact the Montgomery Standard at 573-564-2339.
5 pets die, 2 firefighters injured in 3 Burlington fires in 24 hours
It’s been a very busy 24 hours for the Burlington Fire Department. Firefighters dealt with three fires, one which is considered arson and another where five pets died. The department emailed three news releases with details about the fires. The department was called to the 100 block of Melrose Court on July 16 at about […]
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