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SIUE Cougar Baja Places First at International Competition

2 years 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - A first-place finish in an international competition highlighted a recent showing by the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering’s Cougar Baja team. The team competed in the Baja SAE® series held Sept. 29-Oct. 2 in Green Valley, Ariz. The series consists of competitions that simulate real-world engineering design projects and their related challenges. “We placed first in the sled pull at the competition and that means a lot to everyone on the Cougar Baja team,” said Mattew Buchholz, president of the Cougar Baja team. “It feels great to have all of our hard work pay off.” Along with the 1 st place finish in sled pull, the team also succeeded in the following categories: 8 th in maneuverability 16 th in acceleration 22 nd in suspension 33 rd in endurance Buchholz, together with teammates Michael Voltz, Joshua Ford, Ethan Ditzel, Caleb Hildebrandt, Brian Smith, Gabe Dudek, Curtis Lake and Sam Churchill,

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Kwame Foundation Golf Tournament Awards $75,000 in Scholarships for First-Generation, College-Bound Students

2 years 8 months ago
The Kwame Foundation has awarded $75,000 in higher education scholarships for first-generation, college-bound students from proceeds raised at the organization’s 18th Annual golf tournament. The presenting sponsor was Maggie O’Brien’s. Since 2003, Kwame Foundation has provided multi-year endowed scholarships for students at 27 colleges or universities throughout the United States. Scholarships funded by the golf […]
Dede Hance

KAI Hires Micah Gray, AIA, as Director of Technology & Innovation

2 years 8 months ago
KAI Enterprises is excited to announce the hiring of Micah Gray, AIA, to the new position of Director of Technology and Innovation. In this new role, Gray will work to create content, develop company standards, and train individuals on implementing industry technology into everyday practice. “Micah is an experienced industry professional with a comprehensive grasp […]
Dede Hance

Here’s what fetal tissue looks like at nine weeks

2 years 8 months ago
Have you ever wondered what fetal tissue actually looks like in the early stages of pregnancy? Poppy Noor got hold of some pictures from the MYA network and apparently it looks vaguely like a jellyfish. Here's a picture showing tissue at nine weeks: It doesn't really look all that human, does it?
Kevin Drum

William M. Bedell ARC To Host 41st Annual Dance

2 years 8 months ago
WOOD RIVER - The William M. BeDell Achievement and Resource Center (ARC) will host its 41 st annual dance and auction on Saturday, November 5 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. The event will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 1713 Stamper Lane in Godfrey. Board member, Shirley Weidman, has organized the dance since 1980 as the primary fundraiser for the agency. Chairing the event this year are John and Kirstin Hamilton of Fosterburg. The Hamiltons have been attending the dance for 15 years. Kirstin said, “I grew up with the Wiedman family and spent time at their home. Shirley has always welcomed us to the event, and we’ve enjoyed it.” John added, “My father said the arc dance has been one of the premiere events in the community for many years. We’re happy to be a part of it.” Kirstin is a physical therapist for OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center and John is co-owner of Hamilton Fabrication and Steel, and farms with his family. Tickets to

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How the Mississippi River is impacting the economy

2 years 8 months ago
The Mississippi River has reached a new low the United States Coast Guard says we haven’t seen in years. While the Mississippi River is normally lower this time of year, the severe lack of rain to keep the river going is now causing economic problems. The United States Coast Guard said right now in the St. Louis area the Mississippi River level has dropped to -1.88, a level that hasn't been recorded since 2004. That figure is the so-called "gage height," the height of the water in feet in a stream…
Laura Barczewski, KSDK