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On this edition of the show, we talk with Kimberly Rueseler from University School for Young Children; Dr. Jim Daughter shares exciting news for the SEMO Marching Band and Dr. Jason Sides provides a preview of the mid-term elections.
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Southeast Missouri Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brady Barke has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee and will serve a four-year term through August 2030.
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