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Designing Our Kids’ Clothes Exhibit

3 months 2 weeks ago
Through nostalgic nods, adorable motifs, and humorous moments, The Life of Kids’ Clothes invites visitors of all ages to explore the Missouri Historical Society’s collection of approximately 2,000 children’s garments from the 19th century to today. As an exhibit designer, I collaborated with Adam MacPhàrlain, former curator of clothing and textiles, to develop the exhibit’s …
Lauren Mitchell

Gerber, Maudie P. (nee Burton)

3 months 2 weeks ago
Gerber, Maudie P., (nee Burton) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thurs. Sept. 4, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Gerber, Sr. Dear mother of Andrew (Lisa) Jr., Stephanie Niemczyk, Douglas, and Linda (Sandy Hille) Crocker.

Horn, Richard

3 months 2 weeks ago
Horn, Richard L. Sat. Sept. 6, 2025. Beloved husband of Arlene Horn (nee Scheffel). Roadside service at J. B. National Cemetery Tue. Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m. Meet at Sylvan Springs Park (across the street) Tue. at 1:15 p.m. Kutis…

Leasck, Dorothy "Dot"

3 months 2 weeks ago
86, September 7, 2025. Wife of 65 years to Ed Leasck. Memorial Visitation: Schrader Funeral Home, Ballwin, Thursday, 4-8 pm. For more info see Schrader.com.

Walker, James

3 months 2 weeks ago
92, September 6, 2025. Army and Korean War Veteran. Funeral service at Schrader Funeral Home, Ballwin, Friday, 11:30 am. Visit: Thursday 4-8 pm. For more info see Schrader.com.

City park closed for cleanup

3 months 2 weeks ago
Resident Roxann Ali, who reported finding someone had defecated on the sidewalk, noted that conditions are worsening daily.
Taylor Harris

Trump-backed plan to gerrymander congressional districts advances in Missouri House

3 months 2 weeks ago
The Missouri House on Monday moved the new congressional district map demanded by President Donald Trump one step closer to passing. The only drama during the more than four hours of debate was whether any Republicans would vote against the revisions intended to give the GOP safe seats in seven of Missouri’s eight congressional districts.  […]
Rudi Keller

Alton Lays Over ARPA Funds For 40 Days Of Nonviolence Initiative

3 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON – A $10,000 proposal for Alton to participate in the 40 Days of Nonviolence Initiative was put on hold Monday after the Committee of the Whole laid the item over until their next meeting. A resolution on Monday’s agenda called for the allocation of $10,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the city and partnering organizations to host six weeks of events and programs aimed at curbing violence and supporting mental/physical health, career skills, and more in Alton youth. More details about the proposal are available in this previous story on Riverbender.com . Joe Lewis Jr., a member of the 40 Days of Nonviolence Executive Committee, spoke during the Public Comment portion of the meeting in support of the initiative. He said the group’s efforts have helped significantly reduce crime in East St. Louis since it began in 2014 and would like to see that success spread to Alton. “We’ve met with some of the community leaders ... We think

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