Gov. names new director of Mo. Dept. of Health and Senior Services
JEFFERSON CITY — On Thursday, Governor Mike Kehoe announced the appointment of Sarah Willson as Director of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).Willson will assume the role of DHSS Director effective February 14, 2025, and awaits
Iowa Guard's leader touts new positions
(Radio Iowa) – Iowa National Guard Adjutant General Steve Olson says the Pentagon has authorized adding dozens of new positions to the Iowa Guard — and major infrastructure projects are underway. The 137 new positions are for
Cases of flu, RSV, COVID on the rise in Iowa
(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Department of Health reports hospitals are seeing an increase in respiratory virus cases in recent weeks. MercyOne Des Moines infectious disease consultant Aneesa Afroze says they’re seeing more patients with the flu,
I-229 reconfiguration takes big step forward
I-229 Double decker overpass/ File photo By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post An important step has been cleared in the redesign of the I-229 double decker bridge in downtown St. Joseph. Missouri Department of Transportation District Design
Cannabis trade group pushes back on Missouri rules to combat ‘predatory’ practices
The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation announced last month a series of proposed rules aimed at combating predatory financial agreements and other practices during the application process (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent). MoCann Trade urges state regulators to adopt
Gov. Laura Kelly vows to focus on lasting future of Kansans, not quick political gains
Gov. Laura Kelly delivers the annual State of the State speech Wednesday in the Kansas House. She urged the 2025 Kansas Legislature to invest in K-12 public schools, water resources and early-childhood initiatives. She also warned the
Study suggests Iowa's pork industry worth $15 billion to Iowa economy last year
(Radio Iowa) – A new study from the Iowa Pork Producers Association finds the hog industry contributed more than 15-billion dollars to Iowa’s economy last year. Association spokesman Kevin Hall says the study, which is done every
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President Biden delivers farewell address to the nation
President Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation on Wednesday, five days before he passes the mantle of the presidency to his predecessor and his successor, President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking from behind the Resolute Desk in
Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The Israeli government and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage release agreement after more than a year of fighting in the Gaza Strip. The deal had been reached following the Qatari prime minister’s meeting with Hamas