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The tech giant is donating $1.5 million for home improvements in mid-Missouri.
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Following 114 reported cases of cyclosporiasis in Boone County this summer, there have been no reported cases in September. -
The state’s education department slowed down its implementation of a rating system for public schools following concerns from school administrators. -
Two hyper-scale data center projects are confirmed in Montgomery County — a Google data center and Amazon Web Services data center. -
The price of diesel is hitting record highs just as many U.S. farmers are harvesting soybeans and corn. -
The Columbia School Board will vote Monday to adopt the district’s five-year improvement plan and review school counseling. -
The lawsuit against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is the second one filed against him in a week. The other lawsuit deals with Hoskins' actions over the congressional map referendum.
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A new global democracy report finds the U.S. at its lowest level of democratic performance in the 50 years it has been measured.
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MU geography professor Soren Larsen is helping to bring a one-of-a-kind sound art experience to campus, featuring 20 solar-powered speakers that create an ever-changing musical soundscape. The free community event moves across the MU campus all day on September 22nd, the fall Equinox, and everyone is invited to stop, listen, and experience place in a whole new way! September 15, 2026 -
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Saint Louis University conducted its biyearly poll asking 900 likely voters several questions over state and national issues. -
Though the state of Missouri doesn't track how many online teaching jobs there are, it does say four times as many students are now fully online learners than in 2022.
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This episode is part of a three-part series focused on election technology.
Scott Leiendecker is the founder and CEO of KNOWiNK, an electronic poll pad system, and Liberty Vote, as well as a former Republican Elections Director for St. Louis City. Leiendecker spoke about how election administration experience influenced his decision to enter the election vendor space, how he’s working to combat mis- and disinformation about election technology and about what he hopes is next for the industry.
Scott Leiendecker is the founder and CEO of KNOWiNK, an electronic poll pad system, and Liberty Vote, as well as a former Republican Elections Director for St. Louis City. Leiendecker spoke about how election administration experience influenced his decision to enter the election vendor space, how he’s working to combat mis- and disinformation about election technology and about what he hopes is next for the industry.
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