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Health Department Reminds Missourians of the “Gold Standard” for Infant Nutrition JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services want Missourians to take note of the “gold standard” when it comes to infant nutrition. With the Olympics and Breastfeeding Month both in August, the Department is promoting breastfeeding as the Gold Standard…

 Advertising and Political Signs Illegal on MoDOT Right-Of-Way HANNIBAL-The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) would like to remind everyone that posting of any kind of sign (political, real estate, advertising or personal) on state right-of-way along highways is illegal and can constitute a distracting and/or a traffic hazard. Section 227.220RSMO 1949 prohibits advertising signs or…

 Missouri Farm Bureau to Launch “Our Energy, Our Future” Petition Campaign at the State Fair Long before today’s fuel crisis and a renewed interest in our nation’s energy independence, Missouri Farm Bureau urged Congress and the Administration to get serious about developing a comprehensive national energy policy. “It is more than troubling to realize today’s…

 Application Processing is Underway for Homestead Preservation Credit JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Revenue (Department) is continuing to process applications for the Homestead Preservation Credit program that provides a real estate property tax credit to qualified senior citizens and disabled persons. Applications must be postmarked between April 1, 2008 and October 15, 2008,…

 STOPPING THE SKIN CANCER EPIDEMIC STARTS WITH CHILDREN Teach Good Habits Early On New York, NY (July 28, 2008) – Children should be taught from an early age to be aware of the problems associated with sun exposure and the need to use sun protection. Parents can teach their children early sun protection techniques that…

Fiddle Festival Returns To Downtown Branson Popular Branson Tradition Has Many New FeaturesBRANSON, MO ­ The 20th Annual Downtown Branson Fiddle Festival to be held on August 23, 2008 promises to be an exciting event, with new features including a Celebrity Pie Contest and, for the first time, free admission to all performances. The music…

 West Nile Virus Risk Now Sooner Than Later Though mosquitoes often become a nuisance in early summer, the breeds that are known to carry and spread West Nile virus (WNV) typically don’t increase their activity until the warmer summer months, and this activity can continue well into the fall as long as temperatures remain warm.…

 West Nile Virus Risk Now Sooner Than Later Though mosquitoes often become a nuisance in early summer, the breeds that are known to carry and spread West Nile virus (WNV) typically don’t increase their activity until the warmer summer months, and this activity can continue well into the fall as long as temperatures remain warm.…

 Celebrating five years of building hope and saving lives QUINCY, IL – Blessing Hospital, Quincy Medical Group, and Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University are joining together to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Blessing Cancer Center. Quincy and the tri-state region have been incredibly supportive of the Blessing Cancer Center. Amazing…