Valentine’s Day 2011: Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day is traditionally a day in which people express their love to one another by presenting gifts, such as cards, candy, flowers and other symbols of love or affection. Opinions differ as to who was the original Valentine but the most popular theory is that he was a clergyman [...]
Continue reading …‘Honoring Leadership in Public Service‘ New award to honor the late Governor Mel Carnahan Story Contact Nathan Hurst, hurstn@missouri.edu, 573-882-6217 COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri announced a new award Friday to honor those who are committed to public service. The award is named for former Missouri [...]
Continue reading …Gov. Nixon nominates new members to Board of Probation and Parole, State Board of Education Jefferson City, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon today announced his nominations to the Board of Probation and Parole and the State Board of Education. Both nominations will be subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate. The Governor has nominated Martin [...]
Continue reading …JEFFERSON CITY – Gov. Jay Nixon today appointed Kevin Gunn, of Webster Groves, as the chairman of the Missouri Public Service Commission. He replaces Robert M. Clayton III, who stepped down from the position as chairman on Wednesday (Feb. 9) but will remain on the commission. “Kevin Gunn has experience and vision that will be [...]
Continue reading …Gov. Nixon appoints Springfield CPA and community leader as new Greene County Treasurer JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon today appointed William R. (Bill) Compere, CPA, as the new treasurer for Greene County to replace John R. Hoffman, who resigned in December. Compere, a Democrat, is a licensed certified public accountant with more than [...]
Continue reading …Embracing forgotten heroes By Jeremy P. Amick Call him a victim of inspiration or a legislator simply responding to the concerns of his constituents, freshman state Rep. Paul Fitzwater, R-Potosi, is on a mission to ensure that Vietnam veterans receive the official recognition they have long been denied. Fitzwater’s crusade to honor veterans begins with [...]
Continue reading …Thank all of you for your support and service to the Room at the Inn. Special thanks go to Dave Hayden who has been at church since Monday night in order to keep the shelter open through all the snow. His care for our guests has been a great example and glory to God. The [...]
Continue reading …Super Bowl XLV Super Bowl XLV will be played Feb. 6 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, midway between Dallas and Fort Worth. To commemorate this occasion, the Census Bureau has compiled a collection of facts examining the demographics of the host city, as well as the cities represented by the contenders, in this year’s [...]
Continue reading …BTS Releases 3rd-Quarter 2010 Air Fare Data; 3rd-Quarter Domestic Air Fares Rose 10.7% from 3rd Quarter 2009 Top 100 Airports: Highest Fare in Newark, Lowest Fare in Atlantic City Average domestic air fares rose to $340 in the third quarter of 2010, up 10.7 percent from the average fare of $307 in the third quarter [...]
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