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  • Catch the Bright Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight August 12, 2026
  • Cartel Threats Stop Avocado Exports to United States August 12, 2026
  • Alton Bank, FHLB Des Moines Donate $400,000 To Alton, Surrounding Areas August 12, 2026
  • Alton City Council Meeting Discussed Licensing, Parks, And More August 11, 2026
  • 50K Federal Workers Slashed, Saving $2B in 2025 August 11, 2026
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Catch the Bright Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight

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Cartel Threats Stop Avocado Exports to United States

Alton Bank's new bank in Alton, Missouri. Business
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Alton Bank, FHLB Des Moines Donate $400,000 To Alton, Surrounding Areas

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Alton City Council Meeting Discussed Licensing, Parks, And More

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  1. Catch the Bright Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Tonight
  2. Cartel Threats Stop Avocado Exports to United States
  3. Alton Bank, FHLB Des Moines Donate $400,000 To Alton, Surrounding Areas
  4. Alton City Council Meeting Discussed Licensing, Parks, And More

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Chicken stuffed burrito.

Cartel Threats Stop Avocado Exports to United States

August 12, 2026 Jennifer Thomas

The United States suspended avocado inspections in Michoacan, Mexico, due to security threats, halting exports from the region.

  • Alton Bank, FHLB Des Moines Donate $400,000 To Alton, Surrounding Areas
  • Doniphan to Host Beef Quality Assurance Training Event
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  • How Rural Missouri Businesses Can Use Video to Reach Customers Beyond Main Street

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Time Capsule

America250 Time Capsule Officially Sealed Until 2276

June 23, 2026 Jennifer Thomas

“America’s Time Capsule” is officially sealed and ready for the future. The capsule will be buried at Independence National Historical Park on July 4, 2026. It is set to remain closed until the year 2276. “The capsule will be buried at Independence National Historical Park on July 4, 2026.” Inside The sealed capsule contains many […]

  • Red, White, And Boom! Thayer Celebrates 250 Years Of Freedom
  • Trump Admin Launches Moms.Gov for New and Expecting Mothers
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  • Eat Your Veggies! (And Other Things Mom Was Right About)

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President Donald J. Trump

50K Federal Workers Slashed, Saving $2B in 2025

August 11, 2026 Jennifer Thomas

The Trump administration reduced the federal workforce by nearly 54,000 employees and cut payroll by $1.86 billion.

  • Oregon County And Statewide Election Results Are In
  • Trump Reallocates Sex Education Funds To Abstinence
  • Be Informed! August 4th Primary Elections Sample Ballot
  • What About These Amendments On Our Election Ballots?

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Appalachian Mountains Hold Enough Lithium For 328 Years

May 18, 2026

Geologists have found a massive supply of lithium in the Appalachian Mountains. The haul is worth about $64.4 billion.

Texas AG Sues ActBlue Over Foreign Donation Claims

Google Quickens Its Chrome Updates To Compete With AI

Thayer Is Having Free Electronic Recycling On October 11th

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Community

Alton City Council Meeting Discussed Licensing, Parks, And More

August 11, 2026

the Alton City Council had its monthly meeting. While much of the talk dealt with the city parks, other news was discussed, too.

Eating Diverse Fruits Enhances Overall Gut Wellness

Trump Reallocates Sex Education Funds To Abstinence

Thayer’s Town Hall Meeting Allowed Citizens To Ask Questions

Today Is Anniversary Of ‘In God We Trust’ Motto

Sports

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Thayer Mighty Mites Sign-Ups Are Coming Up On August 1st

July 30, 2026

The Thayer Mighty Mites sign-ups will be on August 1st at the Thayer Elementary School between 9 am and 11 am.

Thayer Offers Basketball Camp For Kids Kindergarten Through 8th Grade

Alton And Thayer Little League Sign-Ups Are Next Week

Couch Boys Basketball Is Advancing To District Semifinals

Avoiding Disaster In The Olympics With…Airbags!

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