News Tipoffs - Missouri Editors
A Place for Every Kid to be a Kid: Camp Hopewell's Diabetes Camp Celebrates 50th Year
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 30 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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A Place for Every Kid to be a Kid: Camp Hopewell's Diabetes Camp Celebrates 50th Year
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There's a place in the woods where a kid can be a kid.
And that's big for the kids whose lives have revolved around tracking their blood sugar, physical activity, eating habits, and insulin needs.
"Camp Hopewell is the one place that reminds you what your childhood should be like," said Alexandri
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CU announces Spring '26 president's, dean's lists
LAWTON, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
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CU announces Spring '26 president's, dean's lists
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Cameron University has announced the President's and Dean's honor lists for the Spring 2026 semester.
To make either honor list, students must be enrolled fill time. President's List honorees must have maintained a straight-A (4.0 grade point) average for the semester. The Dean's List requires a 3.00-3.99 grade point average.
Students are listed by ho
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EPA Proposes Approval of Missouri Construction Permit Exemption Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving revisions to Missouri State Implementation Plan that update construction permit exemptions under the Minor New Source Review program of the state, including changes affecting emergency generators, rule references and recordkeeping requirements.
The proposal covers revisions submitted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources on Feb. 10, 2026, to regulation 10 CSR 10-6.061, Construction Permit Ex
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 83 Candidates Across 18 States
NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 83 Candidates Across 18 States
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Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running AZ, CT, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, VT, VA, and WI
NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of endorsements of Moms Deman
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FFRF Victory: Missouri Fire Department Removes Christian Flag
MADISON, Wisconsin, July 31 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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FFRF victory: Missouri fire department removes Christian flag
The City of Diamond Fire Department in Missouri has quickly removed a Christian flag from outside its fire station after the Freedom From Religion Foundation raised constitutional concerns.
The department confirmed that the flag has been taken down following FFRF's recent complaint and later stated publicly that it has done
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Global Campus Awards Scholarships to 39 Students in Online Degree Programs
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 30 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news:
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Global Campus Awards Scholarships to 39 Students in Online Degree Programs
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The University of Arkansas Global Campus has chosen 39 students to receive the W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship in the 2026-27 academic year. The awards total a possible $78,000.
The Manning scholarship helps support U of A students studying in online undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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Governor Kehoe Announces Appointments to the State Board of Education
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 30 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kehoe Announces Appointments to the State Board of Education
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- Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced two gubernatorial appointments to the State Board of Education.
"We are proud today to appoint two new members to the State Board of Education, including an active classroom teacher," said Governor Kehoe. "Our administration will continue to support and work wi
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Hawley, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Ban Bonuses for Postal Service Leadership Until Mail Is Delivered on Time
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Hawley, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Ban Bonuses for Postal Service Leadership Until Mail Is Delivered on Time
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Ct.) introduced the No Bonuses for Bad Service Act to prohibit United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership from receiving bonuses or additional compensation until mail service and delivery meet the standards
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Arkansas is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia an
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House Ways & Means Chairman Smith Statement on Fed Rate Announcement
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on July 29, 2026:
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Chairman Smith Statement on Fed Rate Announcement
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee announced interest rates will remain unchanged:
"The Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering bigger paychecks for working families, fueling small business growth,
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House Ways and Means Chair Smith Meets with Missouri Rice Industry on the Farm
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news:
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House Ways and Means Chair Smith Meets with Missouri Rice Industry on the Farm
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RIVES, MO -House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO), who represents the Missouri Bootheel, stopped here at Daniels Farms on Tuesday to meet with local rice farmers and industry representatives. The visit, which drew a crowd of around 30 people, was part of his annual district Farm Tour duri
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and August Primary Elections
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release:
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and August Primary Elections
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Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, Tennessee, Hawaii, Alabama, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming for their support of local franchise businesses
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ITC Ends Glyphosate From China Trade Investigations After Petition Withdrawal
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission terminated preliminary antidumping and countervailing duty investigations involving glyphosate from China after petitioners Monsanto Co., Creve Coeur, Missouri, and its wholly owned subsidiary Ruveon LLC, Saint Louis, Missouri, withdrew their petitions on July 17, 2026.
The investigations had been initiated following petitions filed on June 30, 2026. The termination was issued under Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and Commis
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Kansas City Park Honoring LU Alumna Reopens After $3.2 million in Improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 30 -- Lincoln University posted the following news:
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Kansas City Park Honoring LU Alumna Reopens After $3.2 million in Improvements
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Kansas City's newly renovated Yvonne Starks Wilson Park celebrates the enduring legacy of the Lincoln University alumna whose lifelong leadership in education and public service helped shape opportunities for generations of Missourians. Photo courtesy of Kansas City Parks & Recreation.
Kansas City named a park for Lincoln
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Lincoln University Showcases a Decade of Quinoa Research
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 29 -- Lincoln University posted the following news:
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Lincoln University Showcases a Decade of Quinoa Research
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Safiullah Pathan discusses LU's quinoa research with a KRCG 13 reporter during the 2026 Quinoa Field Day.
Lincoln University of Missouri (LU) showcased a decade of quinoa research during its 2026 Quinoa Field Day on July 14. Held at LU's George Washington Carver Farm in Jefferson City, the event gave participants an opportunity to tour research
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Lincoln University Welcomes 88 Students for Inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars Program
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 29 -- Lincoln University posted the following news:
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Lincoln University Welcomes 88 Students for Inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars Program
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Lincoln University hosted 88 high school scholars for its inaugural Thurgood Marshall College Fund SOAR HBCU Scholars Program, providing a weeklong residential experience focused on college readiness, leadership and career exploration.
Lincoln University of Missouri welcomed 88 high school s
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Missouri School of Journalism alum Ethan Triebsch finds pitch-perfect role during World Cup
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 30 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Missouri School of Journalism alum Ethan Triebsch finds pitch-perfect role during World Cup
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By Raigan Clay
COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 30, 2026) -From the Mizzou sidelines to the world's biggest stage, Ethan Triebsch found his stride in the big leagues.
Triebsch, BJ '21, is a writer and producer for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at the U.S. Soccer Federation. He's charged with o
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Polsinelli Earns Multiple 2026 BTI Client Service Recognitions
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 31 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Polsinelli Earns Multiple 2026 BTI Client Service Recognitions
Polsinelli is pleased to announce its recognition in BTI Consulting Group's (BTI) Client Service A-Team 2026 report, as well as BTI's Law Firms Clients Love Most list, where the firm earned recognition in the "Distinguished" category.
In addition, two Polsinelli attorneys were named 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars: Shareholder Douglas K.
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President Rakes to Conclude Tenure as Evangel University President
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, July 31 -- Evangel University issued the following news release:
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President Rakes to Conclude Tenure as Evangel University President
Evangel University's board of trustees announced today that President Mike Rakes believes his season of leadership at the university has come to a close. The board has accepted his resignation with gratitude.
For five years, President Rakes has served Evangel University with dedication and care. Under his leadership, Evangel has incr
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Rep. Smith Visits BJG Meat Co. in Carter County
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Smith Visits BJG Meat Co. in Carter County
GRANDIN, Mo. - Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) visited BJG Meat Co. in Carter County this week where he met with owner Brad Goodman and toured the facility to discuss the company's meat processing work and hear about how the Working Families Tax Cuts, which Congressman Smith authored and spearheaded in Congress, is positively impacting their
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Secretary Rollins Launches USDA Initiative to Recruit Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Launches USDA Initiative to Recruit Veterans, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses
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(Washington, D.C., July 29, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) initiative to recruit veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses into mission-critical careers that protect America'
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UMSL international partnership changed how two business students see the world
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 29 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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UMSL international partnership changed how two business students see the world
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Joe Rottman (left), director of UMSL's International Business Institute and professor of information systems in the Ed G. Smith College of Business, raises a glass along with UMSL students (from left) Timothy Robinson, Clayton Bruce, Buchanan Pratt, Reese Harbinson, Sandra Lu Cao, Sydne Seward, Kiya Porte
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UNCP Neuroscientist Ben Bahr Receives Sigma Xi Wyatt Technology Transfer Award for Alzheimer's Research
PEMBROKE, North Carolina, July 29 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke posted the following news:
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UNCP Neuroscientist Ben Bahr Receives Sigma Xi Wyatt Technology Transfer Award for Alzheimer's Research
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Dr. Ben Bahr, the William C. Friday Distinguished Professor at UNC Pembroke, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Dr. Philip J. Wyatt Technology Transfer Award from Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, recognizing his innovations and success in Alzheimer's disea
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Vy Luong wins AEJMC Inez Kaiser Award
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 29 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Vy Luong wins AEJMC Inez Kaiser Award
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By Austin Fitzgerald
Vy Luong, Ph.D. '26, is a recipient of the 2026 Inez Kaiser Graduate Student of Color Award, bestowed by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC).
The prestigious award honors strategic communication students enrolled or finishing degrees in a graduate program. Its namesake, Ine
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Washington University in St. Louis: Finding order in the inner chaos of our cells
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 29 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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Finding order in the inner chaos of our cells
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The vast majority of proteins in our bodies contain regions that are in a constant state of wiggling, shape-shifting every few nanoseconds to completely change how they look. Information on how these shapeshifting proteins work is critical to understanding health and disease and to developing drugs for cancer, neurodegeneration and myriad other c
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Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School: Doctoral Student Awarded Grant to Launch Volleyball Leadership Program for Afghan Refugee Girls
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 31 -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news:
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Doctoral student awarded grant to launch volleyball leadership program for Afghan refugee girls
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Saria Bechara, a social work doctoral student at the WashU Brown School, has received grant funding to launch a community-based volleyball and leadership program for Afghan refugee girls and young women in the St. Louis region.
Bechara received a Transform Gra
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