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Clinton-Peabody Redevelopment Receives Federal & State Funding

1 year ago
The Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) has awarded nonprofit Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) nearly $3.5M in a combination of federal and state Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and of Missouri Affordable Housing Assistance Program tax credits plus $3M in federal funding to begin construction on the redevelopment of Clinton-Peabody, one of St. Louis’ original […]
Dede Hance

Alex Fox to be Recommended as Edwardsville High School Principal

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EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton has announced the recommendation of Alex Fox for the permanent role of principal at Edwardsville High School. The recommendation will be presented to the Board of Education at its monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 27. If approved, Fox’s appointment will begin with the 2025-26 school year and include a two-year contract, with an option for a third year. Fox has served as interim principal at EHS since August 9 after Dr. Steve Stuart stepped down as principal to assume the position of executive director of the EGHM Foundation. “Edwardsville High School has really thrived this year under Mr. Fox’s leadership as interim principal,” said Shelton. “He has the trust and support of the students, staff, and community, and I am excited to see how EHS will continue to prosper under his direction in the years to come.” Fox served as associate principal

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Safety Measures Confirmed After Alton Mudslide Incident

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ALTON — A mudslide occurred around 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at Riverview Park in Alton, prompting city officials to assess the damage and consider future stabilization efforts. The incident did not damage the nearby Abbott facility in Alton but resulted in a collection of significant debris and the loss of old trees near the business. Mike Parsons, the public works director for Alton, reported that the mudslide has closed off certain areas of the park while crews work to clean up the debris. "We are looking at all options now as these incidents seem to be happening more frequently," he said. City personnel plan to clear the collection of trees and debris as early as Wednesday. Lyndsey Younger, the interim Alton Park and Rec Director, said: "The mudslide affected the sidewalk that connects the parking lot to the Riverview wall, creating a no-trespassing zone to ensure public safety. However, the road near Riverview Park remains open, as it is situated further down from

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OSF St. Anthony's Welcomes New President

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ALTON - OSF Healthcare St. Anthony’s Health Center has a new president. Zach Yoder, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, is in his second week as St. Anthony’s president, but he’s a longtime Riverbend resident eager to serve the Alton area. Yoder said he’s looking forward to taking care of the community alongside OSF’s mission partners. “For us it’s just about living the mission and doing what we’re here to do every day,” he said. “We’re looking to continue to be here to take care of the community. Hospitals are an economic pillar in the community. We not only have a lot of folks that work in our organization that live here, but we also take care of everyone in the community as well. For us, that’s not something that we take lightly. A graduate of Jerseyville High School, Yoder started his medical career as a pre-med student, until his junior year of college when he “had a little bit of a crisis” and switche

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Duckworth Questions Pete Hegseth About Qualifications to Serve as Defense Secretary During Senate Confirmation Hearing  

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee who served 23 years in the Reserve Forces—slammed U.S. Secretary of Defense expected nominee Pete Hegseth on his utter lack of experience and qualifications to lead the Department of Defense at his confirmation hearing. Pointing to a framed copy of the Soldier’s Creed—a copy that hangs over her desk in the Senate and hung above her bed during her recovery at Walter Reed Medical Center after the helicopter she co-piloted was shot down—Duckworth urged Mr. Hegseth to follow this Creed as our servicemembers do every day, placing the mission above personal ambition. Duckworth’s full remarks can be found on the Senator’s YouTube . “Every day, our servicemembers follow the Soldier’s Creed as we ask them to leave their families, walk into enemy fire and be ready for the mission until their very

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Elik Reappointed as Assistant House Republican Leader  

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ALTON – Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) was reappointed to serve as the Assistant House Republican Leader by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). “It’s such an honor to serve again as Assistant House Republican Leader with Leader Tony McCombie,” said Rep. Amy Elik. “I do not take this responsibility lightly and am excited to use this position to present real solutions to the tough problems Illinois is facing. This is a great opportunity to drive policy that will not only benefit the people I represent in the Metro East, but all across Illinois. I am humbled Leader McCombie has chosen me to serve alongside her in the 104th General Assembly.” State Representative Amy Elik joins an accomplished group of lawmakers from across the state who will guide the House Republican caucus through the 104th General Assembly. “Amy is a tremendous asset to our caucus, and I am thrilled to have her on my leadership team,”

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UMSL Names Founding Director of New School of Engineering

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George Nnanna, a professor of mechanical engineering with more than a decade of administrative experience and a record of research collaboration with government and industry partners, will serve as the founding director of the new School of Engineering at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He will begin his new position on April 1. Nnanna was […]
Dede Hance

Techdirt Podcast Episode 408: Copyright vs AI – Hollywood & Creators

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Support us on Patreon » We’ve got another cross-post episode this week! Recently, Mike appeared on The Dynamist podcast from the Foundation for American Innovation for the second entry in a four-part series about copyright and artificial intelligence. He’s joined by Alex Winter and Tim Hwang, and host Evan Swarztrauber, for a discussion about how artists, […]
Leigh Beadon