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MDC partners with Bass Pro Shops, Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation to secure new firearms for fall managed hunts near Kansas City
Body KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has partnered with Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Fund and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation to provide 11 new firearms for a managed deer hunt at Burr Oak Woods...
Register in April for the Missouri Birding Challenge May 1-15
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and...
Birdwatch with MDC in northeastern Missouri this spring
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites birders of all ages and skill levels to join MDC staff at two separate birdwatching events in northeastern Missouri this spring. MDC staff will be present at each of these...
Missouri 5th graders invited to participate in 42nd annual National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 07, 2025 Missouri 5th graders invited to participate in 42nd annual National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest National contest winner, parents and teacher will receive trip to Washington, D.C.; entry deadline is...
First Watch Acquires 3 Franchise Restaurants in Missouri
BRADENTON, Fla., April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FWRG) (together with its subsidiaries “First Watch” or the “Company”), the leading Daytime Dining concept serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, today...
QCR Holdings, Inc. Announces Record Quarterly Net Income of $36.7 Million for the Third Quarter of 2025
Third Quarter 2025 Highlights Record third quarter net income of $36.7 million, or $2.16 per diluted share Record adjusted net income1 of $36.9 million, or $2.17 per diluted share Net interest income growth of 18% annualized and NIM TEY1 expansion...
From Corn to Kilowatts: Defending Missouri Farms from Global Trade Fallout
BEST Brings On-Site Power to Market — Seeking to Stabilize Corn Prices while Fueling AI Growth with Ethanol-Based Clean Energy POTOSI, MO, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brown Energy Solutions (BEST), in collaboration with...
Join MDC webinar on seven simple actions to help birds at home on May 1 in preparation for Missouri Birding Challenge
Body JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS),the Missouri River Bird Observatory (MRBO), and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) invite both new and...
MDC offers landowner assistance to help conserve Missouri’s natural resources
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is offering technical and financial support to private landowners, communities, and organizations to help conserve Missouri’s natural resources through community conservation funding...
Dr. Ben Marcus Gillespie: A Lifelong Educator and Advocate for Climate Change Awareness
HUNTSVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Ben Marcus Gillespie, a retired Associate Dean and Associate Professor with a distinguished career in academia, has dedicated his life to educating others about the...
BEST, FLEX, H2O, and BAAC Launch Joint Venture to Deliver Sustainable, Data-Center-Ready Infrastructure in Potosi, MO
Cross-sector alliance to deploy renewable power, industrial backbone, and community-focused development in the heart of the Midwest POTOSI, MO, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brown Energy Solutions (BEST), Flexible Energy...
Governor Kehoe Announces Launch of Missouri Blue Shield Program to Recognize Communities Dedicated to Effective Law Enforcement and Community Safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 05, 2025 Governor Kehoe Announces Launch of Missouri Blue Shield Program to Recognize Communities Dedicated to Effective Law Enforcement and Community Safety Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced Missouri counties,...
Durable Vinyl Fences from Fence and Deck Depot Withstand Saint Charles Storms, Boost Property Appeal in Missouri
Saint Charles, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saint Charles, Missouri - Fence and Deck Depot is excited to announce the durability of its vinyl fence offerings, proven to withstand even the toughest weather conditions, as demonstrated by...
Brown Energy Solutions and Partners Launch Hydrogen Infrastructure Push to Power Missouri’s AI and AgTech Growth
HyEn+ uses Missouri ethanol to produce clean hydrogen and power, driving data centers, greenhouse farming, and local job training with scalable energy systems. JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brown Energy...
Register for MDC Hunter Education Skills course Oct. 27 in Salem
Body SALEM, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites those wishing to get their hunter education certification to attend the course set for 5 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center in Salem....
MDC, University of Missouri Extension to host pond management workshop April 8 at Victory Freewill Baptist Church in Alton
Body ALTON, Mo. — If you’re a landowner with questions about building a new pond, or enhancing an existing pond on your property, you’re invited to attend a free pond management workshop hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and...
24 Things the Missouri Department of Corrections Did in 2024
2024 was a year of firsts for the Missouri Department of Corrections. Our agency opened the nation’s first prison-based tattoo apprenticeship and first hands-on corrections training academy. We hosted Missouri’s first prison TEDx event and first...
MDC staff fought more than 80 wildfires around Missouri last week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Dry conditions and high winds sparked hundreds of wildfires around Missouri last week, primarily on March 13 and 14 before severe thunderstorms and tornados swept into the state and quenched many of the blazes. According to...
Buyco Expands Nationwide with New Store Openings in Missouri
Buyco expands into Missouri! New stores opening March 31 with exclusive deals, giveaways, and the latest in high-performance activewear. LEE'S SUMMIT, MO, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Buyco, a leading activewear and...