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Byrnes Mill Approves $60,000 for Road Repair Work

2 years 1 month ago
From Leader Publications:  Byrnes Mill city officials recently agreed to spend almost $60,000 on repairs to Franks Road and parts of Upper Byrnes Mill and Lower Byrnes Mill roads. Public Works Supervisor Bob Schmidt said routine maintenance is greatly needed on the roads. Schmidt said Franks Road, which has needed repairs for about three years, […]
Dede Hance

Eureka Man Arrested for Bringing a Gun to a Fist Fight

2 years 1 month ago
A 20-year-old from Eureka faces three separate charges after bring a gun to a fist fight. According to Overland Police, on Monday, Zackary Goughenour texted a 17-year-old that he wanted to fight. But when he later showed up at the victim's home and began to "mess with" vehicles parked outside, he didn't just bring his fists — but rather a gun.
Monica Obradovic

PODCAST: Marsia Geldbert-Murphey’s Take on Technical Talent “Workforce Slugfest”

2 years 1 month ago
Editor’s Note: In this podcast produced by AEM, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, Marsia Geldert-Murphey, president-elect of the American Society of Civil Engineers weighs in on as part of a panel on attracting technical talent in the current labor market. Geldert-Murphey is regional director and business development principal for Lochmueller Group, a regional engineering consulting […]
Tom Finan

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 1 month ago
I've showed you St. Michael's Abbey before, shortly after it opened in 2021. Here it is again in a different view, framed by cactus and oak trees and lit up by the late afternoon sun.
Kevin Drum

Brick by Brick, Waste Can Shape the Future of Construction

2 years 1 month ago
From Arch Daily:  There are several symbols that transcend language barriers and are easily recognized and understood by people from different cultures. Examples include the male and female bathroom icons, the cross symbolizing health, and the universal Wi-Fi symbol. Among these universal icons is the recycling symbol, conceived in 1971 by Gary Anderson, an architect […]
Dede Hance

Cities are embracing teen curfews, though they might not curb crime

2 years 1 month ago

In response to growing public concern over crime, cities and counties throughout the United States are returning to a familiar tool: curfews for young people. Proponents argue curfews curb crime and protect youth by keeping them off the streets. But research suggests curfews are ineffective, and some juvenile justice advocates and experts warn of unintended […]

The post Cities are embracing teen curfews, though they might not curb crime appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Amanda Hernandez

$2B in New HUD Funds for Decarbonization in Multifamily Buildings

2 years 1 month ago
From Urban Land:  The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), a new program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has made $2 billion in funds available from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to support private owners of HUD-assisted multifamily buildings to make decarbonization and resilience upgrades. The IRA has already gained […]
Dede Hance