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Bob Onder highlights legislative actions and community projects in recent posts

By Jefferson City News | Sep 2, 2025

Missouri legislator Bob Onder used his social media accounts between August 31 and September 2, 2025, to spotlight key state government actions and local civic programs.

Missouri names seven finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year award

By Jefferson City News | Aug 28, 2025

Seven educators have been named finalists for the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year award, according to an announcement from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Bob Onder discusses parental rights legislation and highlights local achievements

By Jefferson City News | Aug 19, 2025

U.S. Congressman Bob Onder posted about proposed legislation on parental rights for minors’ medical decisions on August 18-19, congratulated Andrew Bailey’s FBI appointment, and promoted H.R.1945 designating America’s National Churchill Museum as...

Missouri names semi-finalists for 2026 Teacher of the Year award

By Jefferson City News | Aug 18, 2025

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has named 17 educators as semi-finalists for the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year award.

Bob Onder highlights community engagement and raises concerns over USPS performance

By Jefferson City News | Aug 15, 2025

Missouri Representative Bob Onder posted updates between August 12-15, covering local cultural events such as the St. Charles Jewish Festival, meetings with university leadership at Mizzou, and criticism of ongoing mail delays at the USPS St....

State Board approves closure plan for twelve Missouri Schools for Severely Disabled

By Jefferson City News | Aug 12, 2025

The State Board of Education has approved the permanent closure of 12 Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) operated by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Missouri releases preliminary MAP assessment results showing statewide improvement

By Jefferson City News | Aug 12, 2025

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released preliminary results from the 2024-25 statewide Grade Level and End-of-Course (EOC) assessments.

FOIA request sent to Lincoln University of Missouri regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By Jefferson City News | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Lincoln University of Missouri regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

Missouri selected for federal pilot on innovative student assessment system

By Jefferson City News | Jul 31, 2025

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has been selected by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority (IADA) Program, starting with the 2025-26 school year.

Missouri DESE awards nearly $2M in grants for career education expansion

By Jefferson City News | Jul 23, 2025

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has allocated nearly $2 million to seven local education agencies through the Career and Technical Education Limited Access Grant.

Missouri names regional teachers of year for 2026

By Jefferson City News | Jul 22, 2025

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has revealed the 34 Regional Teachers of the Year who will represent their regions in the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year Program.

Missouri honors six pioneers in education at annual conference

By Jefferson City News | Jul 22, 2025

Six individuals will be recognized for their contributions to public education in Missouri during the 64th Annual Cooperative Conference for School Administrators.

Missouri's DESE selects 80 agencies for $49 million literacy grant

By Jefferson City News | Jul 10, 2025

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced the selection of 80 early learning programs and public schools to benefit from a $49 million grant provided by the U.S. Department of Education’s Comprehensive...

Governor signs bill enhancing tools for Missouri schools

By Jefferson City News | Jul 9, 2025

Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Senate Bill 68, which introduces new measures to assist local education agencies in Missouri.

May sees no change in number of lawyers in good standing in Osage County compared to previous month

By Jefferson City News | Jul 3, 2025

The number of lawyers in good standing working in cities in Osage County in May remained the same compared to April, according to the Missouri Bar Associations.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Cole County in week ending June 21?

By Jefferson City News | Jul 2, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Cole County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Callaway County in week ending June 21?

By Jefferson City News | Jul 2, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Callaway County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Callaway County in week ending June 21

By Jefferson City News | Jul 1, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Callaway County was found at five gas stations in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities in Cole County as of May?

By Jefferson City News | Jun 30, 2025

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities in Cole County as of May.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Osage County in week ending June 21?