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MDC offering two-day Alternative Methods Catfishing Clinic June 13 – 14 at Columbia Bottom
SPANISH LAKE, Mo.—There’s more than one way to catch a cat. While angling for catfish using a rod and reel may be the most recognized method, there are alternative methods that can be very effective too. These include using trotlines, jug lines,...

Improve your outdoor resourcefulness with Intro to Knot Tying program May 23 at Caldwell Wildlife Area
Body WASHINGTON, Mo.—Often, being resourceful is the key to success in outdoor pursuits. One never knows when they might need to create something out of nothing for comfort or survival. The key to conquering such obstacles might just be some rope...

Auditor Fitzpatrick launches investigation into potential misuse of school funds in the Hickman Mills School District
03/12/2025 - JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Concerns raised by a Whistleblower submission about potentially inappropriate expenditures have prompted Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to begin an investigation of certain elements of the operational and...

AMBER DIGIOVANNI SELECTED AS EMPOWERED WOMAN OF THE YEAR BY IAOTP
Amber DiGiovanni will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amber DiGiovanni, Founder, CEO and the Dog-Ma,...

MDC leads women’s hike at Pickle Springs Natural Area March 16
Body FARMINGTON, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites ladies on an all-women outdoor adventure for a hike at one of Missouri’s most outstanding natural areas. MDC will host Women in the Woods: Women’s Hike at Pickle Springs on...

MDC invites the public to learn proper pond management techniques at free workshops this March
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to learn proper pond management techniques at several workshops in March. These workshops will cover pond construction, fish stocking, proper fisheries management,...

Attorney General Knudsen leads 26-state coalition against unconstitutional Hawaii firearm carry ban
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a 26-state coalition today asking the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to intervene and halt Hawaii’s unconstitutional gun ban which prohibits the carry or possession of firearms in...

Elissa Brown Announced As Featured Artist For Cottonwood Art Festival
Woodcut illustrator, Elissa Brown, finds beauty in freckles and imperfections; and narrates stories in nostalgic vignettes about family and community. RICHARDSON, TX, UNITED STATES, February 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cottonwood Art Festival...

American Rebel Light Beer Expands into Florida with North Florida Sales Distribution Agreement
Nashville, TN, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB) ("American Rebel" or the "Company"), creator of American Rebel Light Beer (americanrebelbeer.com) and a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of branded...

Jellystone Park Locations Owned by Great Escapes RV Resorts win Multiple National Awards
HOUSTON, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Escapes RV Resorts is proud to announce that several of its Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts have received prestigious national media and industry awards, highlighting the company's...

First grade teachers are invited to learn about MDC’s Discover Nature Schools curriculum Feb. 27 in Hannibal
Body HANNIBAL, Mo. – First grade teachers are invited to learn about the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Discover Nature Schools (DNS) program, First Grade: Exploring Missouri. This free curriculum is aligned to all Missouri Learning...

Experience Halloween Thrills and Chills at Great Escapes Resorts in Branson and Bryan-College Station
Trick-or-treating, costume contests, zombie hunts among special activities Discounts and promotions make fall camping a great value Editor’s Note: Media visits are welcomed, with a limited number of complimentary or discounted stays available....

Liz Hunt selected as Top 50 Fearless Leaders by IAOTP
Liz Hunt will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Liz Hunt, is the CEO of Hunt Auctions & Land, the Vice President of...

Addgene Adds Science and Tech Leaders to Its Management Team and Board of Directors
WATERTOWN, Mass., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Addgene, an organization empowering discovery by providing scientists with a vast catalog of expertly curated and quality-controlled plasmids, viral vectors, and recombinant antibodies, today...

Learn to ID trees on MDC forester-guided hike May 13 at Caldwell Memorial Wildlife Area
Body WASHINGTON, Mo.—A forest full of trees can seem almost impossible to sort out. Yet, by learning to look for and identify some key characteristics, the forest and its trees can become a familiar place. The Missouri Department of Conservation...

Landmarks Illinois Announces 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois
Chicago, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmarks Illinois has announced its 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois, calling attention to 10 culturally and architecturally significant sites across the state. The places on this year’s...

America’s Public Television Stations Elect Board of Officers and Trustees
BOYNTON BEACH, FL, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) today announced the election of its board leaders and board members. Dolores Fernandez Alonso, President and CEO of South Florida PBS in Miami,...

AAFCS Names 2025 National Teacher of the Year
AAFCS Names 2025 National Teacher of the Year ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) proudly announces Mia Battistone, CFCS of Eastview High School...

Funfull Announces Exclusive Valentine’s Day Offer on Couple Annual FunPasses
Funfull's Couple Annual FunPass is limited-time offer that offers year-round access to top fun places, including a free monthly movie. DE, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Funfull has created a Valentine’s Day offer for...

Q Kansas City Opens as Revolutionary Queer Nightclub in America’s Heartland
A Radical Act of Love: Lance Pierce Opens Q Kansas City Nightclub Amidst a Surge of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On February 14, 2025, Q Kansas City officially opens its doors,...