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Granite City's Nicholas Wilmsmeyer Graduates From Rockhurst University

2 years 11 months ago
KANSAS CITY, MO. - Rockhurst University awarded 733 degrees at its spring commencement ceremony, held May 14, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City. The following students were awarded degrees: Granite City, IL Nicholas Wilmsmeyer, Bachelor of Science The program featured two student speakers, with Emily Dickson, a nursing major, representing undergraduate students, and Joseph Straws, a Doctor of Physical Therapy recipient, representing graduate students. About Rockhurst University Rockhurst University, founded in 1910 and located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, is a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition committed to providing inclusive, innovative and transformative education. As a comprehensive university and supportive community of nearly 4,000 students, its mission is to form lifelong learners in the liberal arts tradition who engage the complexities of our world and serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders. U.S. News

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GCSD9 Hosting Back To School Physical & Vaccine Clinic

2 years 11 months ago
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Community Unit School District No. 9 will host a Back to School Physical and Vaccine Clinic on Thursday, July 28 from Noon-4 p.m. at the Granite City High School Gym Annex. This event will be held to help protect students and others by meeting vaccination and school physical requirements. All incoming kindergarteners, 6th graders, and high school freshmen are required to have a school physical and updated shot records. WHEN Thursday, July 28 - Noon-4 p.m. WHERE • Granite City High School Gym Annex, 3101 Madison Ave. INFORMATION Who is eligible: Preschool-12th graders Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome Patient’s Insurance including public insurance (Medicaid) will be billed for service No out-of-pocket fees for those who are eligible If you do not have insurance or have questions about vaccines please call Madison County Health Department at 618-692-8954, Ext. 2 WHAT TO BRING: Child with their parent or guardia

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Missing St. Francois County baby found with non-custodial mother

2 years 11 months ago
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. - A missing baby boy was found late Sunday night in St. Francois County. The St. Francois County Sheriff's Department said Aryan M. Shinstock was found with his biological mother, 29-year-old Kala L. Boesch, at the intersection of Missouri N and Missouri 221. Shinstock and Boesch were inside a car when [...]
Monica Ryan

St. Louis' Indie Rock Ice Cream Social Returns After 9-Year Hiatus

2 years 11 months ago
After a 9-year hiatus, the popular Indie Rock Ice Cream Social is returning to Off Broadway on Friday, August 12. The event features four indie rock bands and a free ice cream bar provided by Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream. Michael Tomko, the show’s organizer, announced the event’s return on social media at the end of June.
Carlos Mendoza

Conservative blocs unleash litigation to curb public health powers

2 years 11 months ago

This story was originally published by Kaiser Health News.  Through a wave of pandemic-related litigation, a trio of small but mighty conservative legal blocs has rolled back public health authority at the local, state, and federal levels, recasting America’s future battles against infectious diseases. Galvanized by what they’ve characterized as an overreach of COVID-related health […]

The post Conservative blocs unleash litigation to curb public health powers appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Lauren Weber