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03-03-2011
Capitol Robotics
On March 3, 2011, the Missouri METS coalition hosted a Lego robotics competition for the first Lego League State Championship, on the floor of the state capitol. Students aged 9 to 14 formed teams and built robots using only Legos.
03-01-2011
2011 trout season opens
Fisherman Joe Brooks shares the excitement he and his brother John felt when blowing the opening whistle to signify the start of the 2011 Missouri trout fishing season.
02-25-2011
Missouri Economy Today: Feb. 25, 2011
This edition of Missouri Economy Today features the Missouri Certified Sites Program. Hal Van Slyck, Business Incentive Specialist for the Missouri Department of Economic Development, discusses the purpose of the program and its objectives. He also gives important information about the application process as well as costs associated with site certification.
02-25-2011
2011 International Education Day
Around 375 international and domestic students visited the state capitol and glimpsed Missouri state politics as well as promoted global exchange and education.
02-18-2011
Work benefits amount calculator
The Missouri Department of Labor provides a calculator to estimate the unemployment benefits for which you may be eligible.
02-14-2011
Watch a “ShakeOut” drill
February is Earthquake Awareness month, and Missourians will participate in many earthquake preparedness events, including a statewide “ShakeOut” drill. Watch an example of a school earthquake drill and learn more about the the Great Central U.S. Shakeout.
02-09-2011
How to file an unemployment claim
Missouri Department of Labor’s Division of Employment Security Director Gracia Backer explains how to file an unemployment claim in Missouri.
02-02-2011
Missouri Guard assists State Highway Patrol
The Missouri National Guard assisted the State Highway Patrol in Joplin, Mo. with inspecting cars on I-44 for stranded citizens.
02-01-2011
Winter Weather Capitol
Views of the Jefferson City Capitol building during a Feb 1st snow storm.
01-20-2011
2010 FFA Forestry Champions
In 2010, Columbia Public Schools sent six teams to the national FFA championships. Besides top honors in multiple events, the forestry team won the national championship.
01-19-2011
Getting Missouri Schools to the Top Ten
Dr. Doug Reeves, founder of The Leadership and Learning Center, lead a discussion with the State Board of Education on January, 19 on what it will take to meet the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s goal: Missouri public education ranking in the top 10 on national and international measures of performance.
01-18-2011
Claycomo Ford announcement
Ford Motor Company will invest hundreds of millions of dollars over the next two years to produce a new line of next-generation vehicles at its Claycomo plant in Missouri.
01-05-2011
2011 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast
Gov. Jay Nixon and First Lady Georgeanne Nixon hosted the 2011 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in Jefferson City on Jan. 5, 2011.
01-04-2011
Business Spotlight on Willco Technologies, Inc.
Check out Willco Technologies, Inc. a Missouri Information Technology business which won the 2010 Governor’s Minority Business Award.
12-30-2010
Take a look inside the new Thompson Center
The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders just opened the doors on its new state-of-the-art facility.
12-28-2010
Governor Nixon made it to all 85 State Parks and Historic Sites
Governor Nixon visited all of Missouri’s 85 State Parks and Historic Sites in one year’s time. What a year Missouri’ State Parks system has had: 2010 featured the hard work of the State Parks Youth Corps, the re-opening of Johnson’s Shut-Ins and the 20th Anniversary of the Katy Trail!
12-27-2010
2010 Missouri Trooper Highway Patrol Toy Drive
The toy drive is a cooperative effort between the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Kansas Highway Patrol, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, the Children’s Miracle Network, and the citizens they serve. The drive is designated to help children who are forced to spend the Christmas holiday season in the hospital.
12-23-2010
MoDOT shares snow shoveling secrets
The only thing worse than shoveling snow is having to do it again after the snow plow comes through and pushes snow back on your driveway. MoDOT has a simple solution that will keep you from doing twice the work.
12-15-2010
Medicare Open Clinic
Representative Mary Still (25th district) hosted an open workshop, along with Missouri CLAIM, to assist seniors in taking advantage of the open enrollment period to enroll in Medicare or change an existing plan.
12-09-2010
Gov. Nixon calls for expansion of state efforts in fight against meth
Gov. Jay Nixon called for a sweeping expansion of efforts to battle methamphetamine, including legislation that would make Missouri the third state in the nation to require a prescription for pseudoephedrine, the key ingredient in meth.
12-03-2010
2010 Candlelight Tour of the Governor’s Mansion
In keeping with state tradition, Gov. Jay Nixon and First Lady Georganne Nixon welcomed Missourians to the Governor’s Mansion for candlelight tours.
12-03-2010
Webb City Farmer’s Market
The Webb City Farmer’s Market recently received a specialty crop grant from the Department of Agriculture. Here’s a short look at the market and what it does today.
12-02-2010
The Governor’s Mansion’s Tree Delivered
The Conservation Dept. delivered two Christmas trees to the Mansion as it does every year. Buying live trees helps Missouri farmers and the environment.
11-23-2010
Thank A Farmer Day November 19
Director of Agriculture Dr. Jon Hagler, with Missouri Beef Industry Council Executive Director John Kleiboeker, recognized the daily contributions of all of Missouri’s farmers with a Thank A Farmer Day proclamation.
11-22-2010
Medicare Open Enrollment
Open enrollment for Medicare runs from Nov 15 through the end of the year. Missouri Department of Insurance offers free counseling services for Medicare.
11-22-2010
Medal of Valor Award Ceremony
Governor Nixon presented the Medal of Valor to seven Missouri public safety officers, the highest award an officer can achieve.
11-16-2010
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind (RSB) provides services to people with varying degrees of visual impairment, ranging from those who cannot read regular print to those who are totally blind. These services are provided on the premise that with adequate preparation and reasonable accommodation, each blind or visually impaired person will be able to achieve his or her maximum potential in the home and community, in educational settings, and in employment.
11-12-2010
Children in Nature Challenge
The Children in Nature Challenge encourages communities to get outside and enjoy nature. Healthy, happy children are the most precious resources of any community.
11-12-2010
Discussing the Partnership for Hope
Gov. Jay Nixon sat down with two mid-Missouri families to discuss the Partnership for Hope, a new state program that is having a positive impact on the lives of 470 Missourians with developmental disabilities.
11-02-2010
Share The Harvest Increases Capacity
For the first time, Missouri’s Share the Harvest program will have the capacity to process up to 10,000 deer this season to provide venison to needy families.
11-02-2010
Make a Home Inventory for your family
A Home Inventory will save your family time and money when filing an insurance claim in case a disaster strikes.
11-02-2010
Missouri Water Patrol
With the Missouri Highway Patrol and Missouri Water Patrol combining to reduce costs, the two departments prepare the way for the merger while maintaining coverage of Missouri’s roads and waterways.
10-29-2010
State Veterinarian Wins the James A. Graham Award
Missouri’s State Veterinarian Dr. Taylor Woods was awarded the 2010 James A. Graham Award for Outstanding Service to Agriculture by the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.
10-28-2010
MoBroadband Summit
BlueBird Media and United Electric Cooperative, partners in MoBroadbandNow initiative, will use Recovery Act funds to build middle-mile, last-mile networks to bring broadband to homes, businesses, schools, public safety agencies, and hospitals.
10-25-2010
Honoring the State Parks Youth Corps
Missouri’s First Family hosted a dinner honoring those who worked to make the State Parks Youth Corps such a success.
10-21-2010
Katy Trail Fall Colors Tram Tour
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Katy Trail, the Division of State Parks held the first ever Katy Trail Fall Colors Tram Tour.
10-20-2010
October Pork Month
Director of Agriculture Jon Hagler honors the Missouri Pork Association and declares October to be Pork Month in Missouri.
10-19-2010
Harvest Festival 2010
This year’s Harvest Festival at the Governor’s Mansion focused on getting children and families outdoors to highlight the Children in Nature Challenge.
10-18-2010
Gentry Residential Treatment Center: Using a Different Approach
The Gentry Residential Treatment Center, a part of the Division of Youth Services, uses the culinary arts to rehabilitate the youth who come through its doors.
10-18-2010
Missouri Guard Soldier wins second coveted Army shooting award
A Missouri National Guard Soldier, Staff Sgt. James T. Phelps, of Holts Summit, is the winner of two of the U.S. Army’s top awards for marksmanship, a feat rarely achieved in more than 100 years.
10-13-2010
Record-breaking Soybeans
Gov. Jay Nixon presents Missouri farmer Kip Cullers with the Governor’s Award for Agricultural Achievement.
10-08-2010
Missouri Adjutant General Promoted to Major General
Gov. Nixon presented Missouri Adjutant General Stephen L. Danner with his second star as a newly promoted Major General in a ceremony next to the Missouri Veterans Memorial on the Capitol grounds.
10-04-2010
USS Missouri Awards Ceremony
Gov. Nixon recognized the nuclear submarine USS Missouri and several of the individuals and businesses who contributed significant time or resources toward the ship’s commissioning ceremony in July.
9-25-2010
MO Highway Patrol named national 2010 Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency by MADD
The Department of Public Safety announces the Missouri State Highway Patrol has received the national 2010 Outstanding Law Enforcement Agency Award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
9-22-2010
Strategic Steering Committee Meeting in Jefferson City
Gov. Nixon delivers remarks at one of the regional economic development steering committee meetings in Jefferson City
9-21-2010
SPYC at Finger Lakes State Park
A mountain bike trail is under construction at Finger Lakes State Park near Columbia, MO. The State Park Youth Corps workers take a brief break to talk about their experiences.
9-10-2010
MO Conservation Federation 75th Anniversary
The Missouri Conservation Federation celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding with a naturalist art exhibit at Bass Pro Shops and a dinner and reception at Tiger Hotel in Columbia, MO.
9-10-2010
Camp Pin Oak at the Lake of the Ozarks
In September, the lodge at Camp Pin Oak burned down. Gov. Nixon visited the camp to survey the damage and to visit with State Park Youth Corps workers in the area.
9-10-2010
Missouri State Park Youth Corps 2010
Take a look at Missouri’s award-winning State Park Youth Corps program and what they’ve been doing all summer.
8-24-2010
Governor’s Ham Breakfast
Governor Jay Nixon (preceded by Director of Agriculture Jon Hagler) speaks at the Ham Breakfast on Thursday at the state fair.
6-23-2010
2010 Missouri Heart Gallery
The Missouri Heart Gallery, sponsored annually by the Department of Social Services, works to bring children in foster care together with loving families and permanent homes.
6-21-2010
Gen. Petraeus Speaks to Korean War Vets in Missouri
Gen. David Petraeus and Gov. Jay Nixon spoke a the Truman Library Institute’s appreciation ceremony for Korean War veterans.
