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'Keys For Kids' Dueling Piano Fundraiser to Support Local Families in Need

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BETHALTO - The upcoming “ Keys For Kids ” fundraiser this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at The Brick Hall in Bethalto will feature dueling pianos, a silent auction, and more in support of a great cause. With 100% of the proceeds supporting Riverbend Rescue to help families in need during the holiday season, the event marks an evening of entertainment while giving back to the community. Adam Marburger with Riverbend Rescue said the event will be “a really nice time” and “really, really fun,” adding there will also be food, drinks, networking opportunities, and more. Doors will open at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. The Brick House is a private event space located at Laux Brickhouse Grille, 212 N. Prairie St. in Bethalto. Tickets are required and can be purchased online at this link for $50 each or at the door with cash or check. Riverbend Rescue has announced several items up for bid at the evening’s Silent Auction,

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Appeals court rules counties cannot stack Missouri marijuana taxes

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A panel of Missouri appellate judges ruled Tuesday that the constitution’s “plain, unambiguous” language means cities and counties cannot stack marijuana sales taxes. The Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District’s decision reversed a lower court’s ruling in May that allowed both Florissant and St. Louis County to impose a 3% sales tax on marijuana products. That resulted in customers at the Florissant-based dispensary Robust Missouri 3 LLC paying a total sales tax of 20.988% — a 14.988%…
Rebecca Rivas and Rudi Keller

"National Memorial of Military Ascent" Board Shares Stories, Increases Fundraising Efforts

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GRAFTON - The National Memorial of Military Ascent hosted a fundraiser to promote their mission of establishing a memorial in Grafton. On Nov. 11, 2024, Veterans Day, community leaders gathered at Café Napoli in Clayton, Missouri, to learn more about the memorial and donate toward its construction. Veteran John Simmons, co-chair of NMMA and CEO of Simmons Hanly Conroy, shared his vision for the memorial and encouraged people to donate. “Please remember, together, we’re not just building a memorial,” he said. “We’re creating a place where our grandchildren can learn about sacrifice, service and the power of unity, a place where we can understand how ordinary Americans can come together to accomplish extraordinary things.” Simmons and his firm donated $2.5 million toward the project during the event. The memorial’s design includes 12 bronze statues, valued at $250,000 each. With Simmons’s donation, the memorial is

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Worker Wellness Blog: Employers Can Improve Lives of Veterans

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by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
Dede Hance

Lewis and Clark’s N.O. Nelson Campus to Hold Industrial Careers Open House

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From Riverbender:  Lewis and Clark Community College’s N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville will hold an Industrial Careers Open House on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. This career fair/networking event is open to both potential students and L&C alumni who would like to learn more about the careers available to them with training from L&C’s Process Operations […]
Kacey Crawley

SIUE School of Engineering Names Classroom for The Goley Companies

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering (SOE) held a room dedication and unveiling in honor of The Goley Companies. The family-owned company donated a $110,000 endowed gift to mark the company’s 50th anniversary. SOE students are often employed by the company during their first or second year of academic instruction in the construction management […]
Kacey Crawley

County Pays $300,000 To 11-Year-Old Whose Pet Goat Was Seized And Killed By Cops Because She Backed Out Of A 4-H Auction

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Never underestimate the amount of effort law enforcement officers will expend to dispense as much cruelty as possible. And never forget these are the people we are expected to believe are actually there to protect and serve. While it’s great there’s a settlement payment on the way, the fact is that this extremely vindictive and […]
Tim Cushing

High Ridge Elementary Gets New Pavement, New Digital Sign Coming

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From Leader Publications:  Northwest R-1 School District officials recently agreed to spend nearly $100,000 to replace most of the asphalt parking lot at High Ridge Elementary. They also decided to spend almost $28,000 for a new digital sign for High Ridge Elementary, according to Board of Education documents. The school board voted 6-0 on Oct. […]
Kacey Crawley

Daily Deal: Babbel Language Learning (All Languages)

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You probably already know the benefits of learning a language, so let’s focus on the app. Right off the bat, let’s be clear about one thing: When we say “app” we don’t mean that you’re limited to using Babbel on your phone. You can use Babbel on desktop, too, and your progress is synchronized across […]
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