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AT&T Tower Developer Isn’t Giving Up on Plans to Create a Regional Destination

1 month ago

From St. Louis Magazine: On a recent frigid weekday morning Charles Goldman stood inside the lobby of downtown’s AT&T Tower, admiring the space and envisioning what could possibly be next for the long-vacant building. Despite the cold interior—both physically (Goldman’s breath condensed in the unheated building) and metaphorically (all that empty space)—Goldman chooses to focus […]

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Board Minutes 11.21.24

1 month ago
The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm.   The first item on the agenda was the election of new board members. There were four vacancies; three regular and one created … Continued
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Board Minutes – 9.19.24

1 month ago
Guests: Committee reports: Meeting concluded at 7:50pm  Board members in attendance: Gianino, Pulliam, Buckingham, Devoti, DiMaggio, LoRusso, MayhewHess
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How Architects Are Returning to the Earth to Build Homes for the Future

1 month ago

From The Guardian: From afar, the low-rise homestead perched in the Wiltshire countryside may look like any other rural outpost, but step closer and the texture of the walls reveal something distinct from the usual facade of cement, brick and steel. The Rammed Earth House in Cranborne Chase is one of the few projects in […]

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Matt Waters Joins Carrollton Bank As Commercial Banking Officer

1 month ago
ALTON – Carrollton Bank announced today that Matt Waters has joined Carrollton Bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking in Alton. “Matt’s track record shows a long-term commitment to his customers, and that approach aligns well with our philosophy at Carrollton Bank,” said Tom Hough, CEO of Carrollton Bank. “We’re pleased that a veteran banker like Matt has chosen to join our bank.” Waters will join Steve Thompson in serving the Metro East

Granite City Residents Pack Forum to Press Officials About Data Center Proposal

1 month ago

From Belleville News-Democrat: A standing-room-only crowd of nearly 300 people packed The Mill community center in Granite City last week to get information on a controversial proposal to allow a tech company to build a data center. Opinions were plentiful and divided. Trade union leaders spoke in favor of the facility, touting it as a […]

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House Approves Housing Bill, Setting Stage for Tough Senate Negotiations

1 month ago

From Politico: The House on Monday night passed its bipartisan housing package aimed at increasing home supply and affordability, setting up an uncertain effort to merge the measure with a Senate housing bill. House lawmakers approved by a vote of 390-9 the Housing in the 21st Century Act under suspension of the rules, a fast-track […]

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Board Minutes 1-22-26

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HNA General Meeting – January 22, 2026 – Minutes Trivia: What was the first grocery store on The Hill? Constelino’s. Welcome back to Father Jack Siefert, who is doing great … Continued
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Dardenne Greenway Improvements Coming Near Mexico Road This Spring

1 month ago

From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Updates will soon be coming to the Dardenne Greenway section of the ongoing Great Rivers Greenway trail. A virtual open house was hosted on Jan. 26 to display plans to update and improve the section of trail from Mexico Road to the Water’s Edge Banquet Center in St. Peters. Project Manager […]

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Grace Carter of Alton Shines In Academics/Athletics at Kentucky Wesleyan University

1 month ago
OWENSBORO, KY. - Grace Carter of Alton has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 at Kentucky Wesleyan College. The Dean’s List celebrates students who attain a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 semester hours. Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts college located in Owensboro, Kentucky, connected to the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1858, the College is committed to educating students in a supportive, close-knit

The Permit Puzzle and the Path to Groundbreaking

1 month ago

From Area Development: In our current economic landscape marked by tariff volatility, global supply chain disruptions, and regulatory uncertainty, the challenges for new greenfield development projects are more complex than ever. For many projects, speed to market is a critical factor, and permitting can be an unforeseen obstacle. Lack of planning or understanding of permitting […]

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