/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:55:12 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/45838 45838 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:30:01 +0000 Lane and ramp closures scheduled for overnight pavement repair work in Jackson County, April 25-26 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 04/23/2024 - 16:30 Pavement repair work will take place on WB I-470 and NB I-470. JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will perform pavement repair work in Jackson County requiring the following lane and ramp closures. All work listed below will take place approximately 7 p.m. on April 25 until 6 a.m. on April 26. All work is weather dependent. Double lane closure on WB I-70 between Little Blue Pkwy. and NB I-470 Ramp from NB I-470 to WB I-70 will be CLOSED Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:22 https://www.modot.org/node/45837 45837 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:30:01 +0000 UPDATE: Missouri Route 163 in Columbia to narrow beginning Thursday night Visitor (not verified) Tue, 04/23/2024 - 16:30 Pavement repair to close one lane of Providence Road JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A resurfacing project is coming to Missouri Route 163 in Columbia. The first part of the project, pavement repair, is now scheduled to begin Thursday, April 24, 2024. At their December 2023 meeting, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded Capital Paving & Construction, LLC (Capital) a $5,506,594.12 contract to resurface 5.33 miles of Providence Road from Route K/Old Plank Road to Interstate 70. Originally scheduled to begin Monday, April 22, Capital and their subcontractors now expect to start pavement repairs Thursday night, April 24, in preparation for the asphalt resurfacing. Crews will begin on the south end of Providence Road, near Route K/Old Plank Road and progress north towards I-70. Work will continue nightly Monday through Friday, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for approximately 10 working days. Motorists should expect delays. Following the pavement repair, crews plan to work on the concrete traffic barrier and guardrail before resurfacing begins in June. In addition, a right turn lane will be added at the intersection of northbound Providence Road and Veterans United Drive. The project is expected to continue through August. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.   For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map. Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:27 https://www.modot.org/node/45836 45836 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:10:01 +0000 Overnight ramp and lane closures on NB I-435 near Raytown Road, April 23-24 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 04/23/2024 - 16:10 JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will make the following lane and ramp closures for striping work ahead of the new traffic configuration needed for the bridge rehabilitation project on the twin bridges on I-435 over Raytown Road. The following closures will be short in duration. Beginning at approximately 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23 until 6 a.m. on April 24 The ramp from Eastwood Trafficway to NB I-435 will be CLOSED. The ramp from NB I-435 to Raytown Road will be CLOSED. The ramp from NB I-435 to Stadium Drive will be CLOSED. There will be lane closures on NB I-435 between Eastwood Trafficway and Raytown Road. *This will not be a complete closure of NB I-435, left lane will remain open. This work will not impact access to SB I-435 from Stadium Drive/Raytown Road. Motorists traveling from Kauffman Stadium after the game on April 23 will need to be vigilant of work in the area. The new traffic configuration needed for the bridge rehabilitation project on the twin bridges on I-435 over Raytown Road. For more information about the new traffic configuration as crews work to rehab the bridges, visit Lane closures on NB/SB I-435 for bridge rehabilitation on the twin bridges on I-435 over Raytown Rd. | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org). In the coming months, motorists may notice traffic impacts on SB I-435 near the I-70 interchange and the NB I-435 traffic just north of Sni-A-Bar Rd as crews work to rehab the twin bridges. All work is weather permitting. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Tue, 04/23/2024 - 11:03 https://www.modot.org/node/45835 45835 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:20:01 +0000 Ramp Closures at Exit 12 in Mississippi County Visitor (not verified) Tue, 04/23/2024 - 15:20 SIKESTON – The ramps from U.S 62 to Southbound I-57 and Northbound I-57 to U.S. 62 at Exit 12 in Charleston, Missouri, will be closed as contractor crews pour concrete for the bridge deck.  Weather permitting, work will take place Friday, April 26 from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. A signed detour will be in place to help direct traffic.    The work zones will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.      ###    facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:14 https://www.modot.org/node/45834 45834 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:10:01 +0000 Upcoming closures for Buck O'Neil Bridge work, April 24-26 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 04/23/2024 - 15:10 Project Buck O'Neil Bridge Design-Build Project JACKSON AND CLAY COUNTIES – Crews with the Buck O’Neil Bridge project will make the following closures and traffic pattern changes.  Wednesday, April 24 Crews will close the ramp from EB I-70 to Broadway Blvd. from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26 Crews will close the right lane on NB I-35 at 12th Street from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.   * Please note the ramps the following ramps will have intermittent closures through April 2024. Ramp from Beardsley Rd. to WB I-70 Ramp from 5th Street to WB I-70 Ramp from Beardsley Rd to 6th Street RAMP CLOSURE: NOW through May 31 The ramp from eastbound I-70 to southbound I-35 will be closed for repair and rehabilitation as part of the Buck O'Neil Bridge project. The current Buck O’Neil Memorial Bridge is a triple arch bridge carrying U.S. Route 169 over the Missouri River and serves as a key regional connection between downtown Kansas City and communities north of the river. While safe, the bridge is nearing the end of its projected service life.  #BuckBridge Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:03 https://www.modot.org/node/45833 45833 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:00:01 +0000 One lane of eastbound I-44 to close Thursday in Pulaski County Visitor (not verified) Tue, 04/23/2024 - 15:00 Bridge inspection of the Big Piney River Bridge JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – One lane of eastbound Interstate 44, east of St. Robert, will close Thursday at the Big Piney River Bridge. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close the eastbound driving (right) lane of I-44 near mile marker 165.6 in order to safely conduct a routine bridge inspection. The lane closure is expected to be in place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 25. Motorists may experience delays. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.   For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:52 https://www.modot.org/node/45832 45832 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:40:01 +0000 Lane closures and rolling stops scheduled for permit work on EB/WB I-470 near the Hillcrest Rd. Visitor (not verified) Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:40 Work will take place 6-6:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 28. JACKSON COUNTY – Permitted utility work will require lane closures and rolling stops on eastbound and westbound I-470 at Hillcrest Rd. in Kansas City, MO. This work will take place between 6-6:30 a.m. (approximately 15 minutes), on Sunday, April 28. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department (KCPD) will be on scene to assist with traffic control. All work is weather dependent. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:39 https://ded.mo.gov/press-room/missouri-community-service-commission-honors-volunteers-22nd-annual-show-me-service 4926 at https://ded.mo.gov Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:51:40 +0000 Missouri Community Service Commission Honors Volunteers at 22nd Annual Show Me Service Awards Chase Lindley Tue, 04/23/2024 - 13:51 April 23, 2024 Jefferson City The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) held its 22nd Annual Show Me Service Awards this afternoon at the Missouri State Capitol, to recognize the impact of service and volunteerism throughout the state.“Our state is home to truly outstanding citizens who generously donate their time and talents to strengthen communities,” said Michelle Hataway, Acting Director of the Department of Economic Development. “We’re proud to join the Missouri Community Service Commission in recognizing these inspiring individuals for their efforts in helping Missourians prosper.”The Show Me Service Awards are divided into seven categories and awarded across four regions: North/Central, St. Louis area, Kansas City area, and Southern. Categories include Youth, Adult, Senior, AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Seniors (Senior Corps), Business, and Community. A special award named after commissioner John R. Albright is also presented.“This exciting annual event is an opportunity to reflect upon and celebrate the power of service embodied by Missouri citizens,” said Brittany Crabtree, Executive Director of the Missouri Community Service Commission. “Our hope is that the Show Me Service Awards will motivate others to get out into their communities and help create positive change.”The goal of the Show Me Service Awards is to highlight the service and volunteerism that Missourians provide to strengthen their communities and improve their quality of life.Youth Volunteer of the YearElias Alavez – Kansas CitySruti Sureshkumar – St. LouisEthan Romig – North/CentralMalachi Williams – SouthAdult Volunteer of the YearBailey Baker – Kansas CityGunveer Singh Bhatia – St. LouisAaron Baker – North/CentralJack Cooper II – SouthSenior Volunteer of the YearJane Henderson – Kansas CityPat Trupka – St. LouisRhonda Stout – North/CentralSusan Carlsten – SouthAmeriCorps Member of the YearStacy Kolars – Kansas CityEmily Ray – St. LouisSean Curd – North/CentralJosh Bass – SouthAmeriCorps Seniors Volunteer of the YearCarole Konruff – Kansas CitySharon Hayes – St. LouisLinda Vedder – North/CentralBennie Johnson – SouthBusiness of the YearBlue Cross and Blue Shield – Kansas City4Feet Off the Ground – St. LouisCommunity of the YearSikhs of MO – St. LouisJohn R. Albright AwardSenator Roy Blunt**To request an awardee's headshot, please email mcsc@ded.mo.gov. About the Missouri Community Service CommissionThe Missouri Community Service Commission is a bipartisan commission appointed by the Governor and administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Its mission is to strengthen Missouri communities through volunteerism and service. Through its AmeriCorps and volunteer programming, MCSC invests over $38 million into Missouri communities annually.For more information on MCSC, and to find a place to volunteer, visit ShowMeService.org.About AmeriCorpsAmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps provides opportunities for Americans of all background to serve their country, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, and improve lives and communities. AmeriCorps members have the opportunity to serve in six key areas of their community - disaster services, education, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and veteran and military families.For more information on AmeriCorps, visit americorps.gov.About the Missouri Department of Economic DevelopmentThe Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. As one team built around the customer and driven by data, DED aspires to be the best economic development department in the Midwest. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website. https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/news/1954 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/?p=1954 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:13:35 +0000 The state House has voted to send to the Governor a bill that would prevent the construction of a landfill in a residentially zoned area near the Kansas City border. House Bill 1751 would require approval of nearby municipalities within a one-mile radius of a proposed solid waste processing facility, demolition landfill, or sanitary landfill, … Continue reading "VIDEO: House sends Governor a Bill to Block Landfill near Kansas City-area Neighborhoods" https://www.modot.org/node/45831 45831 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:50:01 +0000 Airport Road overpass bridge in Jefferson City reopens Visitor (not verified) Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:50 Bridge rehabilitation completed ahead of schedule Project U.S. Route 54 Eastbound Highway Widening in Callaway and Cole JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Callaway County Route W (Airport Road) overpass bridge over U.S. Route 54 in Jefferson City is now open. Construction crews completed the rehabilitation work and reopened the overpass bridge to all traffic today, April 23, well ahead of schedule.   Magruder Paving, LLC closed the overpass bridge on April 8 to replace the expansion joints, repair the abutments, apply a protective coating, and install new guardrail. The contractor was able to repair the lower parts of the bridge while keeping it open to traffic, which significantly shortened the potential 60-day closure to just 15 days.  This is one of several projects aimed at enhancing safety, easing congestion, and prolonging the life expectancy of roads and bridges along the busy U.S. Route 54 corridor in Jefferson City. The contractors are coordinating their work in order to minimize impacts to the traveling public. The most up-to-date traffic restrictions and information about each project can be found at www.modot.org/guide-us-route-54-improvement-projects-jefferson-city.  MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.    For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map. Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media:  Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram    Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down   ### Districts Involved Central Published On Tue, 04/23/2024 - 05:46 https://www.modot.org/node/45830 45830 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:30:01 +0000 MO Route 105 in Mississippi County Reduced for Guardrail Replacement Visitor (not verified) Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:30 SIKESTON―Route 105 in Mississippi County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform guardrail improvements.   This section of roadway is located from Route 62 in Charleston to Route 80 in East Prairie, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, May 1 through Wednesday, May 15 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.    As work is underway the work zone will be marked with signs and flaggers will be present. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.    For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.    ###  facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Tue, 04/23/2024 - 05:26 https://www.modot.org/node/45829 45829 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:20:01 +0000 MoDOT: U.S. Route 65 Widening Project In Ozark Focus of Public Meeting Tuesday, May 7 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 04/23/2024 - 10:20 Project U.S. Route 65 Highway Widening in Christian Christian County – Those interested in a project to widen Route 65 to six lanes, three lanes in each direction, in Ozark are invited to a public meeting to learn of upcoming traffic impacts and project information on Tuesday, May 7, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. This meeting is to inform the pubic of up coming traffic impacts during construction and show an overview of the project when completed. The come-and-go style meeting will be held 4:30 – 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, at OTC Richwood Valley Campus - Life Science Center Building Room LCS 224 (second floor), 3369 W. Jackson St. Nixa. No formal presentation is planned. Those who attend may come at any time between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn about the project and ask questions. Those unable to attend the in-person meeting can view exhibits, get project information and leave comments by visiting www.modot.org/southwest. For those unable to access the online meeting, contact MoDOT’s Southwest District Office at 417.895.7600 and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback. The project will widen Route 65 by adding a lane in each direction in the median between Route CC/J and Missouri Route 14 and adding auxiliary lanes that connect the interchange ramps between Route 14 and Route F. Crews began bridge construction for the widening of the bridges over Finley Creek with no traffic impacts in November 2023. Traffic impacts on Route 65: Nighttime and weekend lane closings on Route 65 at times Two lanes will remain open in each direction on Route 65 during daytime hours. Traffic congestion on Route 65 can be expected. Route 65 traffic shifts to accommodate bridge work at Finley Creek Project Summary: Widen Route 65 to six lanes — three lanes in each direction — between Christian County Routes CC/J and Christian County Route F in Ozark Adding a lane in each direction in the median between Route CC/J and Route 14 Adding an auxiliary lane in each direction that connect the interchange ramps between Route 14 and Route F Widen the north and southbound Route 65 bridges over Finley Creek south of Route 14 Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC, Jefferson City The estimated total project cost is $30.3 million. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2025. END For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: Facebook | X | Instagram |YouTube Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down Districts Involved Southwest Published On Tue, 04/23/2024 - 05:11 http://dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/05c4657f-88a0-4709-8610-d0fc169514e7 http://dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/05c4657f-88a0-4709-8610-d0fc169514e7 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://ded.mo.gov/press-room/trussworks-establish-new-facility-jackson-investing-5-million-and-creating-70-new-jobs 4921 at https://ded.mo.gov Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:48:47 +0000 Trussworks to establish new facility in Jackson, investing $5 million and creating 70 new jobs Chase Lindley Mon, 04/22/2024 - 08:48 April 22, 2024 Jackson Trussworks Mid-America LLC, a leading truss manufacturer, announced today that it will establish a new facility in Jackson, investing $5 million and creating 70 new jobs. The company’s facility will enhance its production capabilities while enabling it to meet growing demand for its products.“Trussworks’ decision to locate its new facility in Jackson speaks to the value of our state’s economic advantages,” said Governor Mike Parson. “This company’s expansion is the latest example of a leading employer choosing Missouri due to our superior infrastructure, skilled workforce, and ideal business climate. We look forward to Trussworks’ success in Jackson as it invests and creates jobs in the area.”Trussworks leadership joined local and state officials for a groundbreaking ceremony today to celebrate the company’s new facility. Construction will begin as soon as possible, with operations expected to begin later this year.“We are excited to embark on this expansion journey and to establish our new facility in Jackson,” said Steve Stroder, President and CEO of Trussworks Mid-America, LLC. “With the support of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, local authorities, and our dedicated team, we are confident in our ability to drive success and contribute positively to the local economy. This investment underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional products to our customers while creating jobs and opportunities for the community.”Trussworks’ new facility will be located in a Cape Girardeau County Enhanced Enterprise Zone, which provides a 50 percent real property tax abatement for ten years. Collaboration among the city, county, and state to support the company highlights a collective commitment to foster a business-friendly environment and support the growth of local employers.“DED is proud to support Trussworks as it establishes in Jackson and creates new opportunities for Missourians to prosper,” said Michelle Hataway, Acting Director of the Department of Economic Development. “We appreciate the collaborative efforts of our partners who helped ensure this company brings new investment and job creation to southeast Missouri.”For this expansion, Trussworks will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation. The expansion is also being supported by a $787,812 grant from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to construct and improve public infrastructure, including streets, water distribution, stormwater, and sanitary sewer, to make the project possible.What others are saying“We are thrilled to welcome Trussworks to the region and to witness their substantial investment in our community,” said Jackson Mayor Dwain Hahs. “This project not only signifies confidence in our workforce and infrastructure but also demonstrates our commitment to fostering a thriving business ecosystem. We look forward to the positive impact Trussworks will have on our local economy, including the significant sales tax revenue it is expected to generate for Jackson.”“We are encouraged to see this significant investment and job creation by Trussworks in southeast Missouri,” said Shad Burner, Management Consultant for SEMO REDI. “This expansion will not only bolster Jackson’s local economy but also reaffirm our attractiveness for business growth and development. This project perfectly highlights the collaborative efforts among business leaders, government officials, and SEMO REDI to drive sustained prosperity in our region.”About TrussworksTexas-based Trussworks designs and builds wood trusses for the construction industry. In addition to standard wood floor trusses and wood roof trusses, the company also supplies timber trusses, timber products (posts and beams), engineered wood products (posts and beams), Simpson Construction hardware, and wall panels. Trussworks supplies individuals, general contractors, and builders.To learn more about Trussworks, visit trussworksllc.net.About the Missouri Department of Economic DevelopmentThe Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. As one team built around the customer and driven by data, DED aspires to be the best economic development department in the Midwest. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website.About the Missouri Works ProgramAs the state’s number one incentive tool for expansion and retention, the Missouri Works Program helps businesses access capital through withholdings or tax credits to embark on facility expansions and create jobs. This program can also help businesses purchase equipment to maintain its facility in Missouri. https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-recognizes-kansas-city-student-winning-2024-earth-day-slogan-contest 256321 at https://dnr.mo.gov Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:10:59 +0000 Department of Natural Resources recognizes Kansas City student for winning 2024 Earth Day slogan contest Karen Kremer Fri, 04/19/2024 - 14:10 Release Date Friday, April 19, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, April 19, 2024 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced the winner of its 2024 Earth Day slogan contest. Ella Garr, a fifth-grade student from Académie Lafayette in Kansas City, won first place for her entry, "Protect the Earth, for what it’s worth." Ella was among more than 150 Missouri fifth graders from 13 schools who entered the annual slogan contest.Ella received a $50 gift card donated by Central Bank in Jefferson City and a Missouri rock and mineral set donated by Missouri Geological Survey. Ella received her prizes and a copy of Governor Mike Parson’s Earth Day proclamation during a special presentation on the Earth Day stage.Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the Earth Day celebration featured nearly 30 booths, interactive environmental displays, crafts and entertainment. This year marked the 54th anniversary of the annual worldwide Earth Day commemoration and the 30th year the department has used the day to help Missourians, especially children, learn about the environment and how to care for it. For more information about the Earth Day celebration, go to dnr.mo.gov/earth-day.   Contact Information Communications Office Address Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Main 573-751-1010 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Email communications@dnr.mo.gov