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Columbia Daily Tribune

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Mizzou donors pledge $5 million for medicine, athletics

A $5 million planned gift to the University of Missouri will support medical education, Mizzou Athletics and fraternity and sorority life. The gift from Frank Shelden and Val Lawlor will support Mizzou's $2 billion Power the Roar fundraising campaign, according to a community announcement. Shelden, a 1977 graduate, and Lawlor, a 1989 graduate, have supported the university through philanthropy and volunteer leadership for decades. “Frank Shelden and Val Lawlor's incredible leadership advances a legacy of service that strengthens the university’s land-grant mission,” University of Missouri President Mun Choi said in the announcement. “Their investments in excellence will transform lives and make a difference for Missourians and future generations of students.” $3 million will support medical education The largest portion of the planned gift, $3 million, will go to the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Clinical Simulation Center at Mizzou's School of Medicine. Shelden's parents helped establish the center with a donation in 2008. The center allows medical students to practice lifesaving procedures using patient simulators designed to mimic medical conditions. Another $1.5 million will provide unrestricted support for Mizzou Athletics, giving the department flexibility to support student-athletes. The remaining $500,000 will support fraternity and sorority life and opportunities for

Columbia, MO · 1d

KMIZ ABC 17 News

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Childcare subsidy waitlist continues to grow as some care centers struggle

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thousands of families are waiting to receive childcare subsidies after being placed on a waitlist while the state waits for more program openings. As the waitlist grows, more child care centers in areas that serve low-income families have been forced to close their doors. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education opened The post Childcare subsidy waitlist continues to grow as some care centers struggle appeared first on ABC17NEWS .

Columbia, MO · 1d

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MSHSAA Honors Hardin-Central’s Dean Hays at State Cross Country Championships

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Longtime Hardin-Central educator, coach, and administrator Dean Hays received the Mal Mayse Distinguished Service Award from the Missouri State High School Activities Association during Saturday’s state cross country championships in Columbia. A Monroe City alumnus, Hays spent decades serving the Hardin-Central community as a math...

Columbia, MO · 14h
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CPS launches public dashboard that shows conditions of district buildings

Columbia Public Schools has launched a dashboard that community members can use to look at facilities needs across the district. This comes as the district enters the final stages of setting a 10-year facilities and infrastructure plan and the Columbia School Board plans to potentially ask voters to approve a $260 million bond issue in the spring to fund half of the plan.

Columbia, MO · 1d
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KMMO News

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BUEKER STUDENT LAUDED FOR EFFORT TO ADD BIKE RACKS

The Marshall School Board recognized a Bueker Middle School student at their Tuesday, Nov. 10 meeting for her push to bring more bike racks to campus. Karlee Bradbury was recognized by board president Bryon Jacques and middle

Marshall, MO · 15h

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Two middle school proposals nearly tied in Marshall community survey

Two proposals to replace Bueker Middle School are emerging as favorites among respondents to a Marshall Public Schools survey, but disagreement over the future of the historic building could complicate efforts to secure voter approval for a property tax increase. Superintendent Caleb Petet told the Marshall Board of Education that...

Marshall, MO · 12h

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Classroom Champions: Southeastern’s Stephens attacks defenses, books with same gusto

AUGUSTA, Ill. — Not only did Southeastern senior middle blocker Kara Stephens enjoy one of the most prolific hitting seasons in Illinois High School Association history, but she did so while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Muddy River Sports Director Chris Duerr profiles the McKendree University commit for this week’s installment of “Classroom Champions,” brought to you by DOT Foods.

Augusta, IL · 1d

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All is Wells that ends Wells: Senior’s TD reception in final minute completes QHS comeback

QUINCY — There was nothing prophetic or inspirationally significant about what Quincy High School football coach Rick Little told his offense when the Blue Devils took possession trailing United Township by four points with 1 minute, 7 seconds remaining in their Class 6A playoff game. “We always tell them...

Quincy, IL · 5d

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Ace-ing the exam: Panthers earn shot at district title with opportunistic victory over Bobcats

PALMYRA, Mo. — The Palmyra football team’s opportunistic effort on defense, highlighted by a pick-6 by defensive lineman Ace Harper, led to an offensive ourburst that carried the Panthers to a 43-20 victory over Bowling Green in Friday’s Class 2 District 7 semifinals. Muddy River Sports Director Chris Duerr put together this highlight package for the “Muddy River Blitz,” electrified by XCEL Physical Therapy.

Palmyra, MO · 5d

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Quincy High stuns United Township with last second touchdown in second round playoff battle

Quincy High scored a last second touchdown to beat United Township 24-21 in the second round of the playoffs. #KHQA #KHQANews #localnews #news #weather #sports #video #quincy #illinois #hannibal #missouri #iowa. KHQA is an Illinois, Missouri and Iowa based station and a CBS and ABC Television affiliate owned by Rincon...

Quincy, IL · 5d

My Journal Courier

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Community Champions: Winchester teachers honored for initiatives to help students in and out of class

Two Winchester teachers have been named the Journal-Courier's Community Champions for October for their initiatives to help students.

Winchester, IL · 5d

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Former high school purchased by Macomb District 185 “not salvageable”

Macomb School District 185 says the former Macomb High School building it purchased this week cannot be salvaged. But it’s still deciding how to use the site. The district bought the building on South Johnson Street during an online auction this week for $60,000. In a release issued midday...

Macomb, IL · 7d

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Northeast Missouri eighth graders explore future careers at Hannibal career fair

HANNIBAL, Mo.— More than 200 eighth-grade students from nearly 20 schools across Marion and Ralls counties got a firsthand look at potential career paths during a career fair in America’s Hometown. Students had the chance to explore a variety of industries through hands-on experiences and conversations with local...

Hannibal, MO · 6d

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School Funding Concerns Bring Local Tax Pressures Into Focus

Editor’s note: This story is part of a planned NEMOnews series examining rural education and school funding in northeast Missouri. Northeast Missouri school leaders used an Oct. 29 forum at Highland High School to explain how a projected gap in state education funding could reach beyond district balance sheets and into classrooms and household budgets.

Missouri · 6d

My Journal Courier

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Our Saviour junior high boys split games against Pikeland and Carthage

Our Saviour junior high boys 7th- and 8th-grade teams faced Pikeland and Carthage in recent basketball action.

Carthage, IL · 7d

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Voters turn down Adams Co 1 cent sales tax for public schools

ADAMS COUNTY, Illinois— Unofficial election results in Adams County show 55% of voters shot down a county-wide 1 cent sales tax. The measure was meant to help boost funding for public education across the county. However, election tallies Tuesday night show 13,220 voters said ‘no’ to the sales tax,...

Adams County, IL · 9d

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“One of the wildest football games in IHSA history"

“One of the wildest football games in IHSA history"

Quincy, IL · 12d

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Quincy schools respond to parents’ special education concerns

QUINCY, Ill. — The Quincy Public School District is responding to allegations parents made about the district's special education program. Parents shared their concerns during a meeting on Wednesday night at Bella Ease, with the backing of the city Human Rights Commission. Among the complaints were allegations that individual...

Quincy, IL · 13d

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The boxscore: QHS football team’s record-setting scoring effort by the numbers

CHICAGO — Here are the stats from the highest scoring football playoff game in Illinois High School Association history as Quincy High School and Chicago Goode combined for 172 points, breaking the previous mark of 166 set in 2021 when Springfield beat Rock Island 94-72. Quincy High School 88, Chicago Goode 84.

Quincy, IL · 12d