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Jerseyville's Ellen Kangas Is Recognized As Mount Mercy University White Coat Nursing Recipient

2 years 9 months ago
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Jerseyville's Ellen Kangas received her white coats for nursing in a ceremony on September 9 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages, and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community, and live their values. Mount Mercy provides a forward-thinking, future-focused education, offering baccalaureate and graduate education to 1,600+ enrolled students and uniquely blending a quality liberal arts education with career-focused professional preparation.

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Robinson Brothers Return to Litchfield For a Benefit Concert

2 years 9 months ago
LITCHFIELD - Brothers Robby and Rex Robinson will return to their native hometown of Litchfield for two benefit concerts on Friday, October 7, and Saturday, October 8 at the Litchfield Community Center. The two brothers bring with them an all-star band comprised of musicians from across the country. Robby Robinson is a keyboard whiz and Hammond organ artist with a career spanning 50 years. From Liza Minelli, Eddie Harris and The Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Albert King, The Ventures, the Commodores and Tom Jones, Robby is best known as the music director/keyboardist for Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons since 1978. Rex Robinson has more than 40 years of experience playing the low notes and keeping the foundation for such superstars as Peggy Lee, The Beach Boys, Liza Minelli and The Four Tops, just to name a few. He played bass and sang bass for Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons for more than 20 years. Additional guest stars include Sara Niemietz, who has been referred to as one

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Rural Electrification Act Brought Power to Farms in 1930s

2 years 9 months ago
CARLINVILLE - A landmark in American public utilities was the Rural Electrification Act, which brought power to farm homes and small towns in the midst of the Great Depression. The REA is credited with electrifying millions of rural homes and giving rise to the electric power cooperatives that still dot the nation. The 1920s and early 1930s were hard times for American agriculture, and farm households lagged in basic technology. Though 79.5 percent of Illinois farmers owned cars in 1936, only 40.8 percent had radios, and 19.8 percent had running water. Electric service was even more scarce. In 1925, a mere three percent of American farms had electricity, a number that grew to only ten percent in 1931. As the Depression hammered rural life, only eleven percent of American farmers enjoyed central station electricity by 1935. Much of the problem stemmed from the refusal of established power companies to expand, fearing a loss of profits. As a result, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra Returning to Enterprise Center This Winter

2 years 9 months ago
ST. LOUIS – Multi-platinum, progressive rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) - today announced the dates for its highly anticipated 2022 winter tour, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve – the Best of TSO & More.” After its first year off the road in more than two decades, TSO made a triumphant return to touring in 2021 with a 25th anniversary celebration of Christmas Eve and Other Stories. For 2022, TSO brings a completely updated presentation of the unforgettable, multi-generational holiday tradition, “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve,” to 60 cities across the nation. This year’s tour kicks off on Wed., Nov. 16 with performances in Green Bay and Council Bluffs, and will conclude after 101 shows on Fri., Dec. 30 (see full itinerary below and www.trans-siberian.com). Presales for TSO fan club members will be held on Thurs., Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. local time and Fri., Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. local time. The public on sale is set to begin on Fri., Sept. 16 at

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Four ways to lower your cholesterol during National Cholesterol Education Month

2 years 9 months ago
O’FALLON, IL — September is National Cholesterol Education Month and serves as a reminder to increase efforts to address one of the biggest risk factors for cardiovascular disease: high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body uses to build cells and make vitamins and other hormones. It’s not necessarily bad, but too much cholesterol can pose a problem. Cholesterol comes from two main sources: the liver and animal products. Foods high in saturated and trans fats also contribute to raising cholesterol by causing the liver to create even more. High cholesterol is one of the leading factors of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Keeping your numbers in check can go a long way toward preventing cardiovascular issues. “Know your numbers and what to do about them,” said Dr. Scott Marrus, Prairie Heart Institute cardiologist. “If there is an issue, oftentimes small lifestyle changes can bring your numbers in line, but if that’s

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What was the Spanish Pavilion?

2 years 9 months ago
St. Louis Mayor Alfonso J. Cervantes saw the Spanish Pavilion as the perfect companion to recently constructed downtown attractions, including the Gateway Arch and Busch Stadium.
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