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VIDEO: Forum Wraps 18-Month Deep Dive Into Inclusive Workforce Systems Change

2 years 11 months ago
“We have to be willing to think differently, act differently,” Chris Krehmeyer, President and CEO of Beyond Housing, told the audience on Dec. 6 at Construction Forum’s conclusion to its 18-month series, “Building Tomorrow’s Construction Workforce: Steps to Inclusive Employment”. The event was held at Laborers Local 110 event center. “If you drive through many […]
Tom Finan

Garden Glow

2 years 11 months ago

Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden dazzles visitors with its exquisite light displays year after year.   Celebrate the season with more than one million twinkling lights, beautiful projections,

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Rachel Huffman

How you can help bring better internet to Missouri

2 years 11 months ago
Missouri residents, officials, and leaders have the chance to help improve high-speed internet access in their area during an upcoming virtual video call with the state's Office of Broadband Development (OBD).
Luke Sachetta

U.S. Senate votes to bar TikTok from government devices as state bans multiply

2 years 11 months ago

The U.S. Senate late Wednesday unanimously passed a bill to ban federal employees from downloading TikTok on their work phones. Critics of TikTok, a widely popular social media platform, say the app creates national security concerns because of its ability to track users’ data — and because the Chinese government can compel that data from […]

The post U.S. Senate votes to bar TikTok from government devices as state bans multiply appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Jacob Fischler

Edwardsville's Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 244 "Christmas With A Cop" Again Provides A Happy Holiday For Children

2 years 11 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The members of Edwardsville’s Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 244, sponsored its 13th annual “Christmas with a Cop” program this past weekend at the Edwardsville Target, and many children and families left knowing this would be a special holiday for them. The children had $250 to shop, and each family received a $100 gift card to Schnuck's to have a Christmas meal. The Edwardsville Police “Christmas with a Cop” program enables officers and other volunteers to spread Christmas cheer while getting to know some of the citizens of the community. In addition to shopping, the participating families received gift-wrapping supplies and candy baskets. The Edwardsville Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 244 extended thanks to Target, as well as numerous private donors within the community, for helping us benefit more children in need. Jared Sprinkle, one of the officers in charge of the event, said this was once again "fantastic" for

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