Here’s a look at the fair’s history, from its early days to its expansion into one of Missouri’s biggest events.
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With several contenders vying for U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’s position, former seat holder Kit Bond said Missouri needed a strong successor.
The House and Senate Independent Bipartisan Citizens Commissions elected their leadership and set future hearing dates this week.
In 1974, the Missouri State Fairgrounds were jeopardized by a music festival almost universally declared a “disaster.”
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt voted in favor of the bill, touting the potential benefits for the state’s roads, bridges, and information highway.
Cole County Judge Jon Beetem said DSS cannot deny individuals who qualify under the expansion from enrolling in the MO HealthNet program.
Emery, who was running for a Congressional seat, died on Aug. 6 at the age of 71 after spending multiple days in the hospital.
Jean Evans has been chosen to lead the Missouri arm of the American Federation for Children, an education advocacy organization.