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DUBUQUE, Iowa - This spring, the University of Dubuque celebrated the academic accomplishments of undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students with two commencement ceremonies on campus. A Glen Carbon woman graduated in one of the ceremonies. The University of Dubuque Spring Commencement was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center. The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary Commencement was held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Blades Chapel, Blades Hall. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, HONORS Glen Carbon, IL Sasha Daughrity, Bachelor of Science

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ALTON - Metro East Humane Society will partner with the Alton River Dragons for “Bark in the Park” night. On July 20, 2025, a portion of River Dragon ticket sales will go to MEHS. Mady O’Reilly, MEHS Development Manager, said MEHS will have dogs at the ballpark and people are encouraged to bring their pets. “We really stress how important it is to be in the community,” she said. “I think that by having these community organizations reaching out to us to partner, it’s just a really fun way for us to be involved even more.” Tickets to the July 20 River Dragons game cost $10, and $5 of each ticket sale will go back to MEHS if attendees purchase tickets from the MEHS Edwardsville location, their Highland location, or Meow Town in Alton. MEHS will sponsor several raffles and giveaways at the event. Depending on the weather, O’Reilly said they plan to bring adoptable dogs to the game for people to meet. O’Reilly encourage

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Plant of the Week: Still time to plant Sweet Potatoes Volunteer to help with St. Louis Tornado disaster relief and recovery. There is something for everyone to do. Personally recommend volunteering with Action St. Louis and AmeriCorps St. Louis from past experience, both with sign ups on initial Volunteer link. Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum plans … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Communities across the bi-state area are holding Memorial Day events, including parades, ceremonies, and runs, to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

More than 16,000 infant pajamas from Holiday Lane are being recalled because the elastic at the ankles can be too tight. Find the recall form here.

Roughly one-tenth of Missouri’s population, or over 650,000 people, receive SNAP benefits.

Missouri’s state-run veterans homes, while buoyed by marijuana tax revenue, have seen a sharp drop in casino-generated revenue, state officials say.

The last time Missouri was in danger of losing an NFL franchise, deep disagreements between the governor and lawmakers over whether the state should pay for a new stadium led to litigation and the threat of a constitutional showdown. It was 10 years ago when then-Gov. Jay Nixon and the legislature quarreled over a $1 […]

Maybe you collected signatures last year so that Missourians could vote to overturn the state’s abortion ban.  Maybe you walked door to door asking voters to support paid sick leave benefits for lower-wage workers. Maybe you were one of millions of people who successfully voted to pass those measures on the statewide ballot last November. […]

ST. LOUIS - Based on the latest model data, Monday's rain may not be as widespread as it looked like it would be 24 hours ago. That being said, expect a lot of clouds and occasional light rain showers building in, especially for the afternoon, but coverage is looking more scattered. Easterly winds on the [...]

The sheer number of uninsured properties will complicate recovery in neighborhoods that were already among the poorest in the St. Louis region.

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To be safe: Live openly among Black folks, wander around by yourself, and take public transport everywhere.