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Seiler Geospatial Expands South Central Footprint with NEI Territory Acquisition

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Seiler Geospatial announced January 29 that it has acquired the Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi Trimble territory previously served by Navigation Electronics, Inc. (NEI), significantly expanding Seiler’s presence across the South Central United States. The transaction strengthens Seiler’s long-standing support of the Trimble brand and positions the St. Louis–based firm to directly serve customers in all […]

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Dede Hance

Lovejoy, Lincoln, and Washington D.C.: Hayner Library Offers Three History Programs

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ALTON - If you’re a history buff, you’re in luck. The Hayner Public Library District has a few history-centered events planned for the month ahead. The library will offer “The Vintage Voices Players: The Lovejoy Legacy” on Feb. 12, 2026, followed by “George Provenzano, PhD – The Deaths and Funerals of Abraham and Mary Lincolns’ Two Sons: Eddy and Willie” on Feb. 25, 2026, and “Discover Washington D.C.: A Monumental Journey”

Illinois Office Of Tourism Selects Alton and East St. Louis As Key Cities In Black History Month

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ALTON/EAST ST. LOUIS — Alton and East St. Louis are among several cities highlighted by the Illinois Tourism Office for this Black History Month for their museums and historical sites that document Black history, offering educational and reflective experiences for visitors. These institutions provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the history, movements, and milestones that have shaped life in Illinois and beyond. They also encourage personal connections

Tariffs Add New Pressure to Non-Residential Construction Costs, ABC Analysis Shows

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The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of Producer Price Index (PPI) data for 2025 shows tariffs are exerting measurable inflationary pressure on construction cost inputs — particularly for non-residential projects. According to ABC’s release, overall construction input prices rose 2.8% year-over-year in 2025, with non-residential construction input costs climbing 3.2% over the same period. […]

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Dede Hance

How One St. Louisan Found Upward Economic Mobility

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From St. Louis Magazine: There’s a square-ish census tract in west St. Louis County that, at ground level, feels typical. At both its northern edge (which is Highway 40) and its eastern edge (which is Route 141), it has office parks and apartment complexes. Its interior is pure upscale suburbia: brick houses, precise lawns, curvy […]

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Dede Hance

Edwardsville School Board Rewards Bids for Asbestos Abatement at Lincoln Middle School

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 unanimously approved asbestos abatement bid packages for Lincoln Middle School. During the Board’s regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, the Board discussed renovation and demolition at Lincoln Middle School to abate the asbestos. The final bids came in at a combined $307,300, which is over $200,000 under the district’s estimates. The first action item was to approve the asbestos abatement bid package #1 for

Granite City Rotary Honors January Students of the Month

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GRANITE CITY – The Rotary Club of Granite City recognized juniors Alexa Clark and Baylee Fischer as Students of the Month for January. Students were nominated by teachers, and were chosen on the basis of academics, as well as scholastic, extracurricular, and civic honors and awards, and organization membership and leadership. Each honoree will receive a framed certificate and a gift card and will be recognized at the Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast on March 24, 2026. ALEXA CLARK Secondar