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Iris Sheehan (05/02/08)
Iris Wilkey Sheehan, 99, of Malden, Mo., died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at her residence. Born Sept. 12, 1908, in Gideon, Mo., daughter of the late Arch William and Maude Sarff Wilkey, she was a school teacher and guidance counselor at Dexter High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Malden...

TRCC recognizes state Senator Rob Mayer as 'Community College Champion' (05/01/08)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Three Rivers Community College President Dr. John F. Cooper recently presented Missouri State Senator Rob Mayer with the President's Community College Champion Award. The award was given to Mayer as a part of the college's annual Community College Month observance...

Southeast Missouri State College Republicans win annual award (05/01/08)
St. Louis--The Southeast Missouri State University College Republicans were the recipient of the 1st annual Missouri College Republican Chapter of the Year award. The inaugural award was presented to the chapter at the April 5th State Convention in St. Louis...

Regents approve bond sale (04/29/08)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- In a 30-minute meeting, the Southeast Missouri State University's board of regents approved the bond sale for $56.6 million. The money will be divided among several projects, according to Dr. Ken Dobbins, the university's president...

Students excel at SkillsUSA Conference (04/25/08)
Several Kennett Career and Technology students recently attended the 2008 SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference in Jefferson City, Mo., after placing high enough in the District Championships at Doniphan, Mo. According to representatives from the school, many of the students left Kennett, heading for the competition with no idea of what would be expected. Their performances proved themselves to be great examples of what the Kennett Career and Technology has to offer...

Kennett District swears in new board members (04/22/08)
The Kennett No. 39 Board of Education swore in new board members at its meeting Monday night before getting down to business. New members sworn in included Randy Haman, Eules Hively, and Chris Wake. Matt Shetley was elected board president. Matthew Poole was elected board vice-president. Donna Haman was elected board secretary. Phyllis Palmer was elected treasurer...

"Smiles Across the Bootheel" (04/01/08)
SEMO Health Network's dental team traveled to schools in Kennett for "Smiles Across the Bootheel" which is a dental sealant program funded by the Missouri Foundation for Health. Dental sealants are made of plastic material that is applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. It acts as a barrier to protect the teeth from cavities...