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Health update

11 months 2 weeks ago
I've been feeling terrible for the past week, which explains my erratic posting. Today I felt even terribler, so I spent the morning in the ER and learned that I have the flu. Blah. But at least I know what it is. I'll probably spend a night or two in the hospital under observation.
Kevin Drum

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

11 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid, programs that affect tens of millions of Americans, or to provide details about how he would work to drive down health care costs. Kennedy had faced a well-funded [...]
AMANDA SEITZ, Associated Press

Join the Farewell: Edwardsville's Neighbors Bakeshop In Final Week Of Operations

11 months 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Neighbors Bakeshop, a beloved local establishment in Edwardsville, is entering its final week of operations, inviting customers to enjoy its offerings one last time. The bakeshop, located at 1010 Enclave, Suite B, has announced that it will provide complimentary items with every purchase during its final week, aiming to celebrate its loyal customer base. The bakeshop has long been a community staple, emphasizing its mission to create a welcoming environment through the joy of baking. "At Neighbors Bakeshop, we believe in the magic of baking to bring people together," the organization said. "Our mission is to create a cozy corner where everyone feels at home, brought together by the aroma of freshly baked sweet treats that warm the heart." The decision to close comes after years of service in the community. Neighbors Bakeshop expressed gratitude for the support it has received, and said: "Thank you for all of the wonderful support." The bakeshop's final week i

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How St. Louis could get a new form of government | Arch City Report Podcast

11 months 2 weeks ago
This week's Arch City Report Podcast examines a plan to change the city of St. Louis' form of government, plus attacks on St. Louis-based pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts. Our guest this week is city Alderwoman Daniel Velazquez, who discusses her legislation asking voters to approve a city manager for the city, in a move that would reallocate powers currently given to the mayor. The Business Journal's newest reporter, Samir Knox, also joins to talk about his background. The stories…

Edwardsville's Ethan Stukenberg Earns UW-Oshkosh Fall 2024 Dean's List Honor

11 months 2 weeks ago
OSHKOSH, Wis. (January 29, 2025) - University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh officials have released the names of students who qualified for the Dean's List and Honor Roll in fall 2024 across its Oshkosh and Fox Cities campuses. Edwardsville's Ethan Stukenberg was included on the Honor Roll list. The term grade-point average (GPA) requirement for University Honor Roll is 3.3; the term GPA requirement for Dean's List is 3.75, out of a possible 4.0. To qualify, a student must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. There can be no individual grades below a "C" and no incomplete or non-reported grades at the time the process is run.

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