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Eads at 150

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In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]

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Alton's St. Paul's Episcopal Church to Officially Seat Rev. Garron Daniels as Rector

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ALTON - St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will officially welcome Reverend Garron C. Daniels, OCS, as their rector. At 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, a special “seating of the rector” service will install Daniels in his new position at the church. He has served as a priest in charge at St. Paul’s since June 2024, and he noted his eagerness to engage with the people of Alton and share this honor with them. “It’s something really special,” Daniels said. “Being someone who is 27 years old, being as young as I am, to be a rector of such a historic church is so unheard of and just really a blessing for myself and for my wife, and certainly I don’t want to speak for the congregation, but they feel very, very enthusiastic as well about it.” Located at 10 E. 3rd Street in Alton, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will welcome Rt. Rev. Brian Burgess, DD, XII Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Springfield, to lead the service

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This Day in History on January 14: First Super Bowl Played in the U.S.

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= Welcome to January 14, a day that has witnessed an array of significant historical events across the globe. One of the most notable events on January 14 is the launch of the first satellite, Sputnik 1, by the Soviet Union in 1955, marking a significant milestone in the space race. While the actual launch of Sputnik 1 occurred earlier, this date is often celebrated as the start of the space age. The implications of this event were immense, as it not only showcased the technological prowess of the Soviet Union but also ignited a fierce competition between the United States and the USSR. The space race led to numerous advancements in technology and science, ultimately culminating in the moon landing in 1969. Fast forward to 1967, when the first Super Bowl was played in the United States. This championship game between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs not only laid the foundation for what would become one of the most-watched sporting events in the world but also transformed

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