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SIU School of Dental Medicine offers free dental visit for veterans Nov. 13
Pre-registration required for this 8th annual veterans dental care day hosted by SIU SDM SIU School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) will be hosting the eighth annual Veterans Dental Care Day on Thursday, Nov. 13. Free comprehensive dental care includes exams, x-rays, cleanings, fillings and dental extractions. All will be provided in the…
Read MoreEdwardsville Police Department awarded IDOT grant for extra traffic enforcement
The Edwardsville Police Department has announced that it has been awarded a federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant. Funded by federal highway safety dollars through the Illinois Department of Transportation, the grant will support increased traffic safety enforcement efforts aimed at saving lives and reducing crashes. “We are grateful for this…
Read MoreTWM presents scholarship at SIUE’s first surveying students awards luncheon
TWM Inc., a leading engineering and geospatial firms in the greater St. Louis area, recently announced that Chief Operating Officer and Director of Geospatial Services Derek Twente, PLS, EI, presented the TWM Impact Partners Surveying and Geomatics Award to student Dysen Miller at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s inaugural Surveying Students Awards Luncheon. The event was held…
Read MoreFrom the STL Fed museum: How to take scariness out of Halloween spending
Consider these money-saving tips from the Economy Museum at the St. Louis Fed With the price of chocolate and candy rising considerably over the last few years, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ Economy Museum is offering tips on how to save money on Halloween this year. “Halloween doesn’t have to drain your bank…
Read MoreMetro Transit mechanics develop solutions leading to improved fleet performance, cost savings
More than $48,000 saved this past year by printing 3D replacement parts versus purchasing them From 3D printing critical parts to rebuilding transmissions and painting buses, the mechanics working in the maintenance department at Metro Transit’s Central Facility play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the St. Louis region’s primary transit agency.…
Read MoreStudents throughout region visit 25th annual SIBA Construction Industry Career Expo
By RANDY PIERCE Efforts to encourage local high school students to consider entering careers in the various construction trades, by educating them about the advantages and opportunities offered plus providing hands-on experiences concerning what those jobs involve, was the subject of a special event held in Belleville last week that was attended by high…
Read MoreFrom Blossom to Bushel: Get to the core of apple breeding in the Midwest
By NANCY DeVAULT Illinois Farm Bureau Partners The Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA) is a collaborative organization dedicated to developing new apple varieties specifically suited to the region’s unique growing conditions. Founded by a small group of friendly, forward-thinking farmers in the mid-1990s, MAIA now boasts more than 1,100 members committed to combining traditional…
Read MoreSIU’s Paul Simon Institute to host Metro East Youth Leadership Weekend Oct. 25-26
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host the 20th Metro East Youth Leadership Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26. The institute’s retreat will welcome young Black males from the Metro East to participate in events that foster personal development, civility, leadership, and civic engagement. The theme for this year’s event is “Civility, Leadership, and…
Read MoreDespite economic uncertainty, travel remains a priority
By CORY JOBE, President/CEO Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 39% of them say that of the factors limiting their leisure travel in the next year, the leading factor by a wide margin is financial constraints and economic uncertainty. And 64% report that travel…
Read MoreMooneyham Art announces the addition of two featured artists from southern Illinois
Alton’s Mooneyham Art recently announced the addition of two new featured artists to its gallery: Christy Motsinger and Cathy Dudley. Both are active members of the Little Egypt Art Association (LEAA) in Marion, Ill. Charles Mooneyham and co-curator Stephen Scordias of Mooneyham Art first encountered Little Egypt’s gallery during a visit to Marion for Mooneyham’s…
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