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McKelvey Homes Honored Recognized as State’s Oldest Homebuilder in Family Business Tribute

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From St. Louis Business Journal: McKelvey Homes is the oldest residential builder in Missouri. Now approaching 130 years in business, the company has grown and expanded west within the St. Louis region over that time. Since its 2001 sale to Jim Brennan — after three generations in the McKelvey family — the business has continued […]

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Tom Finan

Dozens of states tackle high prescription drug costs

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In the absence of much federal action, states have enacted dozens of laws this year to lower prescription drug costs for their residents — and many more are considering following suit. States cannot lower drug prices directly, but they can go after different parts of the drug supply chain to try to lower patients’ out-of-pocket […]
Shalina Chatlani

Midas Hospitality & Bryan Properties Introduce First Element Hotel by Westin in Branson, MO

4 months 2 weeks ago

A new luxury hotel matching the refreshing and rejuvenating experience that defines Branson, Missouri attractions is now open. On Oct. 30, 2025, Midas Hospitality and Bryan Properties announced the opening of the first Element Hotel by Westin to the Midwest tourist destination in the heart of the Ozarks. The 123-room Element Branson offers an array […]

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Dede Hance

Behind the Scenes of OSF St. Anthony's Rehabilitation Department

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ALTON - As OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center celebrates its 100th anniversary, Frances Young shared more about the hospital’s rehabilitation department. Young, Manager of Rehabilitation, works with 17 other physical, occupational and speech therapists to help patients with a variety of experiences, from navigating an autism diagnosis or feeding disorder in a young child to rehabbing an injured shoulder or Parkinson’s in older adults. Young expressed her gratitude for the department during the hospital’s open house event on Oct. 23, 2025. “It’s great,” she said. “I always enjoy having the public around and trying to share our services with them and trying to show them that we can help them and we want to help them.” Young has been with OSF for 22 years. She explained that the rehabilitation department originally had space in OSF St. Clare’s Medical Center in Alton. When St. Clare’s closed, they transferred

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Trump’s Government Of Spite: Political Performance Art For Assholes

4 months 2 weeks ago
A couple weeks ago, as millions of Americans took to the streets in what may have been the largest single day of protest in U.S. history, the President of the United States responded by… posting a video of himself literally dumping shit on citizens. Not a policy response. Not an attempt at dialogue. Not even […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: The 2025 AI Super Skills Bundle

4 months 2 weeks ago
The 2025 AI Super Skills Bundle has 8 courses to help you get familiar with how to use some of the latest and coolest artificial intelligence tools out there. Courses cover ChatGPT, DALL-E 3, Leonardo AI, Quillbot, and more. It’s on sale for $30. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. […]
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Zion Lutheran School Announces 1st Quarter Honor Roll

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BETHALTO – Zion Lutheran School is proud to recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement during the first quarter of the 2025–2026 school year. Students earning High Honor Roll distinction have maintained exceptional academic performance and dedication to excellence. Congratulations to: High Honor Roll Hunter Turner Leticia Lorenz Carter Whipple Raine Sahuri Chris Epps Scott Holmes Riley Hoxsey Andrew Sitze Dominic Ventimiglia Students earning Honor Roll distinction have also demonstrated strong academic effort and commitment to learning. Congratulations to: Honor Roll Maelene Wright Gavin Martin Drew Koch Colby Merritt Andon Reed Zion Lutheran School celebrates these students for their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence. Their achievements reflect the school’s mission to nurture students spiritually, academically, and socially in a Christ-centered environment. For more information about Zion Lutheran

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Oasis Pools Wins Second Pinnacle Award for Luxury Outdoor Living Excellence

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Oasis Pools has received a 2025 Pinnacle Award from Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living, marking the company’s second consecutive year earning one of the industry’s highest honors. The internationally recognized Pinnacle Awards spotlight just 50 exceptional projects from around the globe, celebrating innovation, artistry, and the transformative power of outdoor living design. This year’s award-winning […]

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Dede Hance