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Rockhurst University announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List

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By Tribune Staff • Rockhurst University has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above. Rockhurst University, founded in 1910 and located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, is a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition committed to providing…

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Madalyn McCall of Highland Illinois graduates from Maryville College

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Madalyn McCall of Highland, Illinois, was one of more than 200 seniors who took part in the Maryville College Commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, May 9. The institution is located in Maryville, Tennessee, 20 minutes south of Knoxville. McCall graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and now joins the ranks of thousands of MC…

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Triad’s new mathematics curriculum update

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • Triad officially launched the Reveal Math pilot with a virtual training session on the afternoon of June 2, as Amy Van Hoose told the superintendent and board on June 22. She is the district’s director of K-8 curriculum and financial projects. “During this kickoff session, teachers were introduced to the…

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June 2026 donations to Triad School District

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • The Triad School Board approved several donations at its June 22 board meeting. At Triad High School, the St. Jacob United Church of Christ Strawberry Festival donated $50 to the art club. Immaculate Concrete gave $500 to the school’s bass fishing team Alan Krauss donated $100 to the Triad baseball…

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Triad School District maintenance projects in high gear as summer arrives

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • Now that district students and most of the faculty are out of the buildings for summer break, maintenance projects have shifted into high gear, as described by Brian Mattingly, Triad’s director of facilities at the district’s June 22 board meeting. At Triad High School, the following work happened: All-Purpose Erectors…

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Troy Community Band to celebrate America’s 250 on June 27

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By Tribune Staff • The Troy Community Band will celebrate America 250 with their upcoming concert, “A Musical Tour Through American History” on Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at St Paul’s Lutheran Church School on 112 N. Border St.  The performance marks the second concert with the band’s new director, Dennis Meyer of Godfrey,…

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America’s 250th: Metro East communities to make history from economic opportunity

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By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] As the nation prepares to commemorate its 250th birthday in 2026, communities across Illinois are looking beyond parades and fireworks, viewing the historic milestone as an opportunity to boost tourism, revitalize downtown districts and strengthen local economies. Economic development officials, tourism leaders and business organizations…

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Madison County Dep. Sheriff Pulido graduated from FBI Academy

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By Tribune Staff • The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos D. Pulido has graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, joining an elite group of law enforcement leaders from around the world. Chief Pulido was among 255 law enforcement officers who graduated from the…

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