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SIUE School of Nursing Awarded $1,050,000 HRSA Grant to Impact Nursing in Underserved Areas

2 years 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON) has been awarded a $1,050,000 grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The project focuses on recruitment of students and faculty with emphasis on diversifying the nursing workforce and retention of pre-nursing and nursing students. In addition, revision of the SON curriculum will ensure to prepare nursing students to practice in underserved areas. “Our team is enthusiastic about the opportunities this grant allows for our students and our profession,” said Angela Andrews, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, assistant professor and program director (PD). “We are excited about the collaboration that will be enhanced between departments at SIUE as well as with external school and clinical partners. This collaboration will strengthen student recruitment, retention, and improvements to the curriculum in areas of social determinants of health to better serve our

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Marcus & Michelle's Love Story

2 years 8 months ago
Couples names: Marcus & Michelle City: Alton Date met or started dating: November 22, 2019 Date married: October 22, 2022 What makes your relationship special? We fell in love as young teenagers, but life took us In two different directions for over 28yrs. We both had two beautiful children each & learned a lot about life and it's lessons. Our love feels like we were never apart. We have blended our growing families & we are enjoying life together. Our bond is stronger than ever! Share a memory you have made together: We make new memories everyday. Our lives are blessed.

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Prairie Farms Dairy Honors Ed Mullins for 42 Years of Service

2 years 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - After a 42-year career with Prairie Farms Dairy, industry executive Ed Mullins retired on December 31, 2022. This followed his decision in late 2021 to step down as Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice President to assume a new role as Senior Executive Officer in 2022. A celebration of his career was held last week in Edwardsville, Illinois, where hundreds of people, including Prairie Farms’ board members, present and past co-workers, industry professionals, and friends, gathered over a 2-day span to honor Mr. Mullins and share well-wishes for his retirement. "It was a privilege to serve Prairie Farms over the last 42 years. My decision to retire was bittersweet because the Prairie Farms’ family means the world to me. From board members to our dairy farmers and employees, I will always be humbled by their trust in me to lead our fine company,” said Mr. Mullins. “At the same time, I’m looking forward to settling into retirement

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"Ice Jam At The Dam" Winter Festival Returning To The National Great Rivers Museum

2 years 8 months ago
ALTON - Last year’s hit new winter festival will be returning to Alton later this month. Ice Jam at the Dam , held at the National Great Rivers Museum on February 18 th , will highlight winter experiences that can be had along the river, along with winter-themed movies, live music, animal shows, and more. From 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, the public is invited to visit the National Great Rivers Museum for a wide array of wintery activities. Behind the museum at the foot of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, local organizations will have educational booths where visitors can learn about winter wildlife, view bald eagles, and hear about the Lewis and Clark over-wintering at Camp Dubois alongside a replica of the White Pirogue boat used on their expedition. Expert Rangers will offer campfire programs while families roast s’mores at fire pits and enjoy hot chocolate and live music. Melvin Price Locks and Dam will also be open for guests to tour as they please, with tour guides an

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St. Louis Lawmaker Blasts Republican Hypocrisy on Violent Crime

2 years 8 months ago
Republicans in the state legislature are attempting to strip power from St. Louis's Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, saying that she can't get a handle on crime in the city, but these same legislators are simultaneously doing everything they can to make violent crime an even more intractable problem in the city. That was the gist of a three minute TikTok video put out by state Representative Peter Merideth (D-St. Louis), who described himself as pretty upset after Republicans in the house passed a bill that would take away Gardner's ability to prosecute violent crime in St. Louis and instead grant that authority to a special prosecutor appointed by the governor.
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Spectrum To Hire More Than 170 Field Technicians Across Missouri

2 years 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS - As Spectrum makes steady progress on network expansion initiatives – often in newly served rural areas – the connectivity provider looks to expand its team by hiring more field technicians in several parts of Missouri. Strong business growth and aggressive statewide advanced fiber optic network buildout projects have Spectrum hiring more than 100 Field Technicians for its Missouri service area including St. Louis. Field Technicians install and support Spectrum services in customers’ homes and businesses to maintain vital connectivity. Field Technician roles offer competitive hourly wages starting at $20 an hour, along with comprehensive health and retirement benefits. Spectrum also provides Field Technicians extensive ongoing training and a robust career progression program that includes U.S. Department of Labor-certified Broadband Field Technician Apprenticeship. Many Spectrum technicians have advanced their careers into roles such as network maintenance,

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