US aims for broader ag trade in China
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The US is aiming to secure agreement on a broader range of agricultural purchases by China during President Donald Trump’s planned visit there next month, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer said. “We are talking in terms of aggregate, overall purchases from China. There’s been a lot of talk about…
Read MoreDr. Mindy Dilley appointed as SIUE Dean of Students
Following a national search, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Miriam Roccia has named Melinda (Mindy) Dilley, EdD, as Dean of Students. Dr. Dilley has served as Interim Dean of Students since Feb. 16, 2026, following her arrival at SIUE as Assistant Dean of Students in July 2024. Dilley brings more than…
Read MoreAsk SCORE: How do I decide if my company needs an app?
Smartphones and other smart devices are an increasingly important point of access for many consumers around the world as the digital economy accelerates. Many businesses are finding it useful to develop their own mobile apps to help them connect with customers and provide a new avenue for sales. While creating an app can certainly be…
Read MoreWorking across cultures: Done right, it works
By AMY NARISHKIN, Ph.D. Miscommunication is expensive. It slows execution, erodes trust, and quietly drives turnover. I was reminded of that while planning my daughter’s wedding at a small resort in Cozumel, Mexico. I had lived in central Mexico for four years, so you’d think I would have remembered that experience when we arrived to…
Read MoreLegislators to host upcoming regional ICASH events
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) and state Senator Jil Tracy (R-50th-Quincy) have teamed up with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an ICASH event from 12 Noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 4 at the Mississippi Valley Library District location (408 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234). Harriss and the Illinois…
Read MoreCelebrate Route 66 in 2026
The 100th anniversary of the Mother Road in Illinois is officially underway throughout the region Get your kicks on Route 66 in southwest Illinois this summer. Communities and residents all along the Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in Illinois will celebrate with a variety of festivals, events, and even newly created Mother Road themed…
Read MoreSIUE hosts ceremony marking construction completion of new Health Sciences Complex
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Health Sciences Complex, a $117.4 million state-appropriated construction project made possible by the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois Capital program and overseen by the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, to mark its construction completion. The Clayco and Poettker joint…
Read MoreFirst Mid names Matt Smith CEO, president; Joe Dively transitions to executive chairman
Changes are part of a planned succession First Mid Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) (“First Mid”) has announced a leadership transition as part of its long-term, board-led succession planning process. Effective July 1, 2026, Matthew K. Smith, president of the company, will become CEO and president of First Mid and its subsidiary, First Mid Bank &…
Read MoreMCT celebrates National Bike Month: Trail Summit, bike donation drive, trail survey
Virtual summit to highlight regional trail projects; local libraries to serve as bike donation hubs This May, Madison County Transit (MCT) will celebrate National Bike Month with several initiatives designed to support bicycling, trail use, regional trail development, and cycling access throughout Madison County. As part of the celebration, MCT will engage in the following…
Read MoreMidAmerica St. Louis Airport hosts second airplane pull event
By BRUCE DARNELL Have you ever pushed a car while it was in neutral? Even with a few people helping, it can be a hard task. Now imagine pulling 13 cars combined—about 52,000 pounds or 26 tons—as quickly as possible and you’ll have a good idea of what contestants had to overcome on April 25…
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