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Why the former CEO of Rothman Furniture launched a startup seeking to shape the future of the internet

2 years 10 months ago
As former CEO of Rothman Furniture, Jay Steinback likely isn't an obvious candidate to lead a tech startup. However, he's founder and CEO of yWhales Enterprises, a new local startup seeking to usher in technology focused on the future of internet. Earlier this month, the company said it has raised $5 million in a seed funding round that values the business at $80 million.
Nathan Rubbelke

Missouri boarding school can remain open, with oversight

2 years 10 months ago
A Christian boarding school in southwestern Missouri can remain open despite the state attorney general alleging a “dark pattern of behavior," a judge ruled Monday. Judge David Munton's ruling allows continued round-the-clock monitoring of Agape Boarding School in Stockton by Missouri child welfare workers. The school serves about 60 boys. The Kansas City Star reported [...]
JIM SALTER, Associated Press

Alton Welcomes Viking Cruise Line With Open Arms In Its First Visit

2 years 10 months ago
ALTON - The Viking River Cruise Line visit to the Alton riverfront was just another part of a beautiful event weekend as the crew and those aboard were welcomed with open arms to the river city. The Viking made its inaugural call to the city with a celebration and ribbon cutting Saturday morning. Alton Mayor David Goins, Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau and other dignitaries were on hand to greet Viking Cruise Lines. Mayor Goins said this was a historic visit and he very much enjoyed the inaugural docking on the riverfront and looks forward to more in the future. He said he is very excited with three cruise lines each now visiting Alton’s port. He said the visits bring tourists into the area and help generate not only goodwill, but income for local businesses and city tax revenue. A brass band welcomed passengers who will be able to take their pick of locally grown apples and pears before they board for their cruise from Alton to St. Paul,

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Lunchtime Photo

2 years 10 months ago
This is a gray hairstreak butterfly in our front garden. We don't see these very often, and I'm not quite sure what attracted this one. In any case, he only stayed a day or two and then fluttered away.
Kevin Drum

City SC opens up team store at Centene Stadium

2 years 10 months ago
Ahead of the team staging its first game at Centene Stadium, fans will be able to begin shopping for team merchandise at the Downtown West stadium. City SC has announced its in-stadium team store, CITY Goods, will open Tuesday, with plans to currently operate the story seven days a week.
Nathan Rubbelke

Several Participate From Region In Cycle Across Illinois Event, Leaves Lasting Impression

2 years 10 months ago
ALTON - There were several from the area who participated in the 18th Annual Cycle Across Illinois event for 2022. The event is to honor, remember and support families of the Illinois Chapter Of Concerns Of Police Survivors. Local riders started in Alton and rode across the state to Bridgeview, IL., over multiple days. Madison County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Will Dimitroff has been a fixture in the cycle event in recent years and plans to do it again next year. He describes riding across the state and meeting families of fallen officers as one of the most touching things he encounters as a member of law enforcement. In addition to Dimitroff area participants were: Sgt. Nick Mooshegian of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, retired Capt. Jenna Delong of the Granite City Police Department, Deputy Kelsey Ford of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Eric Stacy of the Granite City Police Department, David Parks, owner of the Cyclery in Edwardsville, and Officer Jacob

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Anderson Hospital Recognizes Nurse For Her Extraordinary Efforts With DAISY Award

2 years 10 months ago
MARYVILLE – Yuka Saathoff, RN of Anderson Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. OB patient, Amanda Church, nominated Saathoff. Church, a nursing student, was admitted in early labor at 37 weeks. Her nurse, Yuka Saathoff, RN, had actually switched shifts that day with a coworker and was assigned to Church. “When I met Yuka, I could tell she was special. She thoroughly explained my epidural and her plan to help me throughout labor and delivery. We loved her personality. She was at all times professional, but put us at ease with her sense of humor.” Church’s son was born at 1:15 a.m. but had a low Apgar score. Apgar is a quick test performed on a baby at 1 and 5 minutes after birth. The 1-minute score determines how well the baby tolerated the birthing process. Tests quickly revealed a few other complications

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