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Missouri voters reject Trump-backed congressional map, dealing GOP redistricting defeat
By Jason Hancockmissouriindependent.comA Republican-drawn congressional map designed to give the GOP another seat in the U.S. House was soundly rejected by Missouri voters Tuesday, rebuffing President Donald Trump’s effort to reshape the state’s political boundaries in his party’s favor.The defeat of Proposition A means Missouri will retain the congressional districts established in 2022, preserving a…
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Quincy University dedicates memorial sign for Tolton
Fr. Augustus Tolton was the first publicly known Black Catholic priestQUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University dedicated the Fr. Augustus Tolton Memorial Sign on the east side of the East Wing of Francis Hall at 10 a.m. Oct. 29 in honor of his extraordinary faith, courage and perseverance.“The dedication of the Fr. Augustus Tolton Memorial Sign…
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Bobcats fall to Palmyra in semi-final game
Bobcats face heartbreaking loss to Palmyra to close out their seasonBy Stan SchwartzIt was definitely not the outcome the Bobcats were hoping for when they traveled to Palmyra to get some payback for the loss they endured early in their regular season.The first time the two teams met, Palmyra defeated Bowling Green on their home…