Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
Good morning, Jefferson City.
🎓 Education
Lincoln University and Central State students will start a paid summer internship with the From the Ground Up project later, gaining on-farm conservation experience by working with Missouri and Ohio farmers, researchers and extension staff.
Selected interns will receive a $9,000 stipend + college credits and a $1,000 scholarship.
🏛️ Government
On Jan. 20, the City Council approved a special exception permit for a new 190,000 sqft conference center and 170,000 sqft parking garage at the Madison Street and East Capitol Avenue site, where the current garage will be demolished.
Construction, estimated at $130 million, will begin in April and finish by January.
🏥 Health
SSM Health and UnitedHealthcare reached a multi-year agreement to keep the insurer's 140,000 customers in network at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City.
The deal follows a temporary extension that expired Dec. 31.
🎉 Jefferson City Events
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Thursday Morning Yoga
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Rejuvenate your mind and body in a welcoming environment for all abilities.
Puzzle Race Fundraiser
6-9 p.m. — Washington Park Ice Arena — $85 — Team up, piece together, and race to win exciting prizes and enjoy mini games.
Oklahoma Sooners at Missouri Tigers Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Cost info not provided — Witness an exciting clash between the Oklahoma Sooners and Missouri Tigers on the basketball court.
Wednesday Evening Yoga
5:15-6:15 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Rejuvenate your mind and body in a welcoming environment for all abilities.
LEGO Block Party
6-7 p.m. — Missouri River Regional Library — Free entry — Enjoy free-building LEGO fun with bricks, mini-figures, and specialty pieces for kids aged 5-12.
🏠 Jefferson City Real Estate
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