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MACOMB/MOLINE, IL -- Western Illinois University's Counselor Education Department will soon be headed by Rebecca A. Newgent, according to Dean of the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) Nick DiGrino. Newgent will begin her duties as chair of the counselor education department Jan. 1, 2011. More>>
MACOMB, IL (PRESS RELEASE) -- Just a short trip from Western Illinois University's Macomb campus, the WIU Recreation, Park and Tourism (RPTA) Department's 92-acre outdoor educational jewel, Horn Field Campus (HFC), offers a plethora of learning and nature-based activities. More>>
CANTON, Mo. (PRESS RELEASE) -- Organizers are praising the work of hundreds of volunteers after the success of the first Extreme Dome Makeover, sponsored by Culver-Stockton College. EDM brought together more than 400 C-SC students, faculty and staff, and community volunteers to complete a number of service projects throughout Canton. More>>
MT. STERLING (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Wabash Depot Museum, located inside the Brown County Fairgrounds on N Jefferson Street in Mt. Sterling, will be open to visitors each Sunday afternoon in September from 1:00 - 4:00. More>>
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (PRESS RELEASE) -- Land of Lincoln Honor Flight wishes to thank individuals, organizations and businesses for their generous donations and efforts that have made it possible for ninety-one (91) more WW II veterans to fly September 14 on a third charter flight. More>>
JEFFERSON CITY (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Dedication Ceremony for the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Fort Leonard Wood will be held Monday September 13, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the cemetery located at 25350 Highway H, Waynesville, Missouri, east of Interstate 44 at exit 156. The public is invited to attend. More>>
QUINCY, Ill. (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Historic Quincy Business District is proud to announce the Inaugural Downtown Day of Caring. More>>
(PRESS RELEASE) -- A Wellness Workshop titled "Massage to Soothe Your Body, Mind & Soul" will be offered to cancer patients and their caregivers from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 29. More>>
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Blessing Cancer Center is the first in the Tri-State region to offer a unique cancer support group called BE STRONG-LIVELONG, totally inspired by the Lance Armstrong Foundation. More>>
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Sherrick Home Health is pleased to announce open house at their new location located at 1204 Buchanan Street, Suite 2, Carthage, IL. on September 17th, 2010. More>>
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Southeastern Community College will host an open house for its new SimMan Patient Simulator Lab on Monday, September 13 at the College's Keokuk campus in Room 414. More>>
MACOMB, IL (PRESS RELEASE) -- As of the 2010-2011 academic year, the Western Illinois University College of Business and Technology (CBT) is smaller by two departments—but all academic programs have been retained, and no faculty or staff members were laid off, according to Tom Erekson, CBT dean. More>>
MACOMB, IL (PRESS RELEASE) -- Public vehicle access to West Murray Street (C.T. Vivian Way) on the Western Illinois University campus from Western Avenue to just east of Mowbray Hall will be closed from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, effective Friday, Aug. 27 through Friday, Sept. 10 More>>
PETERSBURG, Ill. (PRESS RELEASE) -- More than 100 traditional and bluegrass musicians are expected to participate in Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site's 30th Annual Traditional Music and Bluegrass Festival set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 10, 11 and 12. The festival is free and open to the public. More>>
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Getting a diagnosis of cancer can present multiple challenges and questions. Getting the correct information is often difficult. Even looking at the Internet can yield choices individuals do not expect and may not understand. More>>
QUINCY, Ill. (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Blessing Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) staff is celebrating a Sweet 16 event, 16 consecutive months with no Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections. More>>
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL (PRESS RELEASE) -- Western Illinois University's Art Gallery has opened its Fall 2010 exhibition season with the "Master Prints: Concepts and Composition – Selections from the Permanent Collection," which is on display through Thursday, Sept. 23. More>>
QUINCY, Ill. (PRESS RELEASE) -- Quincy University baseball player Wade Koester earned All-Series First Team honors this summer and will hope to continue that play into the 2011 season for the Hawks. More>>
Hannibal, MO (PRESS RELEASE) -- Arvin Abueg, M.D., Family Practice physician, has joined Hannibal Regional Medical Group and will be working with Connie Dochterman, FNP, in Canton, Missouri. More>>
MACOMB, IL (PRESS RELEASE) -- Julie DeWees, director of the budget office at Western Illinois University, has been named the 2010 Employee of the Year by the Council of Administrative Personnel (COAP) for her extraordinary leadership and tireless efforts analyzing and maintaining the University's budget processes. More>>
MACOMB, IL (PRESS RELEASE) -- Jane Woerly, an office support specialist in the department of philosophy and religious studies at Western Illinois University, has been named the WIU August Civil Service Employee of the Month. More>>
MACOMB, Ill. (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Alzheimer's Association - Central Illinois Chapter, is inviting Macomb residents to become Champions in the fight against Alzheimer's by participating in the annual Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk. More>>
SHELBINA, MO (PRESS RELEASE) -- Shiloh Christian Children's Ranch will hold an Open House at Shiloh's Clarence, MO site on Saturday, September 18th. More>>
QUINCY, Ill. (PRESS RELEASE) -- Blessed Beginnings: The Birth Center of Blessing Hospital marks the 20th anniversary of its breastfeeding support group with a celebration on Sunday, August 29 from 4 p.m.- 6 p.m., at the Blessing Conference Center. More>>
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources today announced it has selected 17 projects for subgrant awards totaling $734,498 to conduct renewable energy resource assessments and feasibility studies of renewable energy projects in the state. More>>
CANTON, Mo. – Culver-Stockton College recently hosted an Alumni and Friends Work Day with the goal of beautifying the campus before the start of the 2010-2011 school year. More>>
JEFFERSON CITY (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Missouri Public Service Commission is seeking comments from stakeholders and the general public on possible legislative and/or regulatory ways to improve and clarify the Renewable Energy Standard Law in Missouri. More>>
Bloomington, Ill. (PRESS RELEASE) -- The State Farm Youth Advisory Board is accepting applications for board members to administer a unique grant program that empowers youth to take an active role in their education through service-learning. More>>
Peoria (PRESS RELEASE) -- Ameren Illinois today announced a program to provide assistance to individual non-profit and other qualified organizations that have experienced financial hardships. More>>
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Fort Madison YMCA will be hosting a 5k Run/Walk on September 11, 2010. The event will be held just prior to the annual Tri-State Rodeo parade starting at Central Park and finishing along the parade route on Avenue G. More>>
HANNIBAL, Mo. (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Hannibal Arts Council's upcoming exhibit is titled NUMERO UNO and highlights the works of three accomplished award-winning area artists More>>
MACOMB, Ill. (PRESS RELEASE) -- McDonough County men and women gather up your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. Join us for a 12-Week Walking Challenge From September 13 – December 5, called "Passionately Pink For A Cure" is a 12-week walking program (only walking counts) to help you lead a healthy lifestyle. More>>
Only men can get prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among men. According to the CDC in 2006, about 203,000 men in the United States were told by doctors that they had prostate cancer, and more than 28,000 men died from this disease. More>>
QUINCY, Ill. (PRESS RELEASE) -- The Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to offer you the opportunity to list your event in another Quincy Area Visitors Guide publication, FREE of charge. The guide will be available to the public January, 2011. More>>
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