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Name: William Collman Hometown: Bethalto Years of Service: 1965-67 KIA: No Branch: Army Rank: SGT Wars: Vietnam Message: Thank you for serving in a NATO unit in Germany to support other troops and preserve our freedom. Submitted By: Pamela Collman

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ST. LOUIS - The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and a potentially severe flu season on the blood supply. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states. When seasonal illnesses increase, the number of healthy donors tends to decrease, leaving the Red Cross blood supply vulnerable to a potential shortage over the holidays. Paired with busy holiday schedules, seasonal illnesses may make it harder to collect the blood hospital patients require this winter. Donors − especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets − can help bolster the blood supply now by making an appointment to give in the coming weeks. There is no waiting period to donate blood or platelets after receiving a flu shot. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org

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GODFREY - The RiverBend Growth Association has recognized Helmkamp Construction Co. as the Small Business of the Month for November 2022. Soon to mark its 85th year in business, Helmkamp Construction Co. has been building relationships based on quality, integrity and safety leadership throughout the St. Louis metro area since its beginnings in 1938. Over the years, Helmkamp has become the “builder of choice” for repeat, professional buyers of construction in the Industrial, Building and Life Science markets. Headquartered in East Alton at 707 Berkshire Blvd., the company primarily serves corporate clients, offering pre-construction, construction, and design/build services as well as out-of-state capabilities. In February 2018, ownership of the company was acquired by long-time employee and Helmkamp President, Rob Johnes. The company currently has 51 employees. “We have hired additional estimators and project managers so we can not only bid, but manage more work,”

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BELLEVILLE - Young artists across Illinois participated in Illinois American Water’s annual “Water Keeps Life Flowing” art contest which illustrates the importance of reliable, safe water service. Through the contest, 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th grade students submitted a drawing and sentence about what water service means to them. To help spark creativity, teachers explained how important water service is for public health, food, daily chores, firefighting, manufacturing and more. Illinois American Water chose 26 winners who earned their classrooms a $100 donation. The artwork can be viewed on Illinois American Water’s Facebook page . The winning artwork may be featured in future company communications. According to Illinois American Water Vice President of Operations Beth Matthews, the art contest “merges art with the science of water service.” She said, “Both water and art are critical to a thriving community, and both may be easily taken

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A new book on Jimi Hendrix is in stores now, while one on Genesis will arrive early next year. Jimi is written by Hendrix's stepsister Janie Hendrix and John McDermott…

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Gerald McClain, 31, of St. Louis died Sunday after his motorcycle was struck by a Jeep.

Eastbound and westbound traffic on I-270 will be reduced to one lane over New Florissant during the period.

EDWARDSVILLE - The City has launched a Commercial Building Improvement Program to help encourage safety and accessibility improvements by offering financial assistance to building and business owners. Improvement projects that meet the program requirements will be eligible to receive 25% of applicable costs. Reimbursements cannot exceed $25,000. The Commercial Building Improvement Program was initiated and developed by Alderman Chris Farrar, Ward 1, and approved by the City Council in late October. “This new program provides financial support to help businesses and building owners update these older structures to our current building codes for improved safety,” Farrar said. Specifically, Farrar said he was eyeing enhancements such as sprinkler and fire alarm systems, electrical upgrades, and accessibility features such as ramps. “I understand the importance of full participation by all our residents so there is also funding available to retrofit commercial

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It’s 9:30 p.m. on election night. Constituents of Alderman Jack Coatar meander around tables and chat amiably as they sip beer and wine at Molly’s in Soulard. Less than five miles away in the Grove, a throng of sweaty Megan Green supporters pump their fists to DJ Khaled’s “All I Do Is Win” as the music blares at HandleBar.

This featured exhibition in the Great Hall of the St. Louis Public Library – Central Library explores how iconic characters both reflect and influence American culture from the 1960s to

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Scheduled to open next fall, the 14,000-square-foot facility will hold space for primary and specialty care, laboratory and radiology services.

Teachers at KIPP St. Louis Charter School vote to unionize.

Expanding the state treasurer's investment options, legalizing marijuana, giving the Missouri National Guard its own department, increasing funding for the Kansas City Police Department, and the matter of a new constitutional convention were on the ballot for voters across the state.

“From a radiological standpoint, the school is safe.”

After years of explosive growth, Netflix lost nearly a million subscribers between April and July of this year. In part due to new competition in streaming, but also because Netflix executives are stuck in this auto-cannibalism loop; sacrificing what’s popular about the service (affordability, no ads, few weird restrictions, decent content) to feed Wall Street’s insatiable […]

This year, 127 artists submitted 519 pieces of work to be exhibited, but only 44 artists and 50 pieces were chosen.