Coordinating Board for Higher Education selects 2026 officers during December meeting Coordinating Board for Higher Education selects 2026 officers during December meeting
Mr. Jason Strickland
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:30



Date
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 120



The Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) selected officers to serve in 2026 during this morning’s public meeting. Board members unanimously voted for Hollie Elliot (Chair), Allen Brooks (Vice Chair), and Judge Anne-Marie Clarke (Secretary) to continue to serve in their respective positions during the 2026 calendar year.Elliott, executive director of the Dallas County Economic Development Group, was appointed to the CBHE by Governor Mike Parson in February 2021. She served as vice chair in 2023 and has held the role of chair since 2024.“It has been a privilege to serve on the board, and I am honored for the opportunity to continue to serve as chair,” Elliott said. “We have a dedicated team of board members who are passionate about our work, and we are committed to continuing to serve Missourians as they strive to achieve their higher education and career goals.”Brooks, Fleet Operations Manager for McLane Livestock Transport, was appointed in July 2021, serving as the board’s secretary in 2023 and as vice chair in 2024 and 2025. Judge Clarke, now retired, most recently served as the 47th Chair of the Judicial Council Division of the National Bar Association, was appointed to the board in February 2021 and began serving as board secretary in 2024.During Wednesday’s meeting, the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) also shared statewide fall enrollment data and provided updates on the department’s strategic framework and upcoming goals.The board also welcomed Kelli Jones, Deputy Commissioner of Learning Services for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, to share an update on the Governor’s Workforce of the Future Challenge, highlighting the importance of MDHEWD and DESE’s partnership as we work towards improving career and technical education delivery systems in Missouri. Dr. John Porter, President of Lindenwood University, Dr. Jeff Frederick, President of Drury University, and Dr. Joe Parisi, President of Missouri Valley College, were also invited to offer a presentation on the role of independent colleges in advancing state education and workforce development goals, highlighting the unique ways each institution supports community and economic development in Missouri.Other notable actions from the December 3 meeting include:Selected the University of Missouri-Columbia to host the June 2026 board meetingFully approved 15 programs that were provisionally approved in 2019 and 2020Voted to review three programs in two yearsEstablished by constitutional amendment in 1972, the nine-member CBHE oversees MDHEWD, which serves as its administrative arm. The department is led by Commissioner Dr. Bennett Boggs. For more information about the coordinating board, including the December 3 board book, visit dhewd.mo.gov/cbhe/.Photos from the December meeting will be available on the department's Flickr page.
https://dhewd.mo.gov/news/coor....dinating-board-highe

St. Louis Work Zones Dec. 4-10 St. Louis Work Zones Dec. 4-10

Visitor (not verified)

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 14:10



ST. LOUIS – Motorists traveling eastbound I-64 in St. Charles should be aware of one lane of the interstate being closed just past the Boone Bridge. The lane closure will begin at 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8 and continue through Wednesday, Dec. 10.
MoDot crews will close northbound I-55 over the BNSF bridge from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8 through Wednesday, Dec. 10.  Signed detours will direct motorists around the closure.
All work is subject to change and may be shifted due to inclement weather.
For more on roadway closures due to construction, additional work zone information and real- time roadway weather conditions go to  http://traveler.modot.org/map.  For real-time traffic, visit www.gatewayguide.com.
Motorists should be aware of the following ongoing closures:

I-55, St. Louis City, one southbound lane closed from I-44 to north of Bates and two southbound lanes closed north of Bates to north of Weber through early 2026.
I-55, St. Louis City and County, one northbound lane closed from north of Reavis Barracks to north of Bayless and two northbound lanes closed from north of Bayless to Virginia through early 2026.
I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from Virginia to southbound is closed through early 2026.
I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from southbound to Loughborough and the Loughborough on-ramp to southbound will be closed through early 2026.
I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from Lafayette/Truman to southbound is closed through early 2026.
I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from Germania to northbound is closed through early 2026.
I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from southbound to Germania is through early 2026.
I-270, St. Louis County, various northbound and southbound lanes narrowed between I-64 and Olive through early 2026.
I-270. St. Louis County, Conway Rd. under I-270 closed.
I-270, St. Louis County, westbound exit ramp to Riverview Drive closed.
I-270, St. Louis County, on-ramp from Riverview Drive to westbound I-270 closed.
Route 21, St. Louis County, one lane northbound and southbound will be closed between Gravois Creek and Grant’s Trail through late 2025.
Route 67, St. Louis County, northbound and southbound Route 67 loop ramps to Route D closed. Route D westbound and eastbound loop ramps to Route 67 closed.
Route 67, St. Louis County, one northbound and one southbound lane closed at Route D.
Route 67, St. Louis County, one lane closed at Lynn Haven-Taylor.
Route 67, St. Louis County, one lane closed from Washington to Ferdinand.
Route 100, St. Louis County, closed at Sarala Rd. through Monday, Dec. 8.
Route N, St. Louis County, one lane closed southbound from south of I-70 to Augusta.
Route N, St. Louis County, one lane permanently closed northbound from Route 115 to Bermuda.
Route N, St. Louis County, one northbound lane closed from Signal Hill Dr. to Bernhardt Ave.
I-64, St. Charles County, North Outer Road/Technology Drive bridge closed through 2025.
I-64, St. Charles County, starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8 through Wednesday, Dec. 10, one lane of eastbound I-64 past the Boone Bridge will be closed.
I-70, St. Charles County, North Outer Road westbound at Foristell temporary slip ramp in place through January 2026.
I-55, Jefferson County, intersection of I-55 and Route 67 closed.
I-55, Jefferson County, one lane of northbound/southbound I-55 closed from Route 67 to Route Z.
I-55, Jefferson County, three left turn lanes closed at McNutt under the interstate. Traffic will move to the outside lanes. Drivers will be able to make a left turn onto the interstate ramp.
I-55, Jefferson County, Route CC fully closed at Route 67. No access to 67 on both sides of the intersection.
Route 67, Jefferson County, one southbound lane closed at I-55.
Route Z, Jefferson County, three middle lanes closed in the center of Route Z. All traffic is pushed to the outside lanes.
Route MM, Franklin County, all lanes closed between Route T and Coleman Road.

Please see the list of daily road closures, weather permitting:
Thursday, December 4

I-270, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed along Pershall Rd. from Hanley to Hazelwood Ave.
Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Road.
Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Lindbergh Blvd to Green Park.
Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Barrett Station Road and Pointe Drive, and between Topping Lane and I-270.
Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless.
Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed from MacKenzie to Grant.
Route AB, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound or westbound at Coeur DeVille intersection; between Worthington Oaks Dr. to Bellington Lane and between Emerson Rd. and Coeur DeVille Dr. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB.
Route AB, St. Louis County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed between Mason Road and Emerson Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB.

Friday, December 5

I-270, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed along Pershall Rd. from Hanley to Hazelwood Ave.
Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Road.
Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Lindbergh Blvd to Green Park.
Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Barrett Station Road and Pointe Drive, and between Topping Lane and I-270.
Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless.
Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed from MacKenzie to Grant.
Route AB, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound or westbound at Coeur DeVille intersection; between Worthington Oaks Dr. to Bellington Lane and between Emerson Rd. and Coeur DeVille Dr. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB.
Route AB, St. Louis County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed between Mason Road and Emerson Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB.

Saturday, December 6

No scheduled work zones.

Sunday, December 7

No scheduled work zones.

Monday, December 8

I-270, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed along Pershall Rd. from Hanley to Hazelwood Ave.
Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Road.
Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Lindbergh Blvd to Green Park.
Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Barrett Station Road and Pointe Drive, and between Topping Lane and I-270.
Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless.
Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., one westbound lane closed from MacKenzie to Grant.
Route 370, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two westbound lanes closed from Missouri River to I-270.
Route 370, St. Louis County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two eastbound lanes closed from the Missouri River to I-270.
Route AB, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound or westbound at Coeur DeVille intersection; between Worthington Oaks Dr. to Bellington Lane and between Emerson Rd. and Coeur DeVille Dr. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB.
Route AB, St. Louis County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed between Mason Road and Emerson Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB.
I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from I-70 to Route K.
I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route K to I-70.
I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A.
I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route A to Route Z.
I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway to Foristell.
I-55, Jefferson County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., northbound I-55 closed at BNSF Railway bridge.

Tuesday, December 9

I-55, St. Louis City, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., one northbound lane closed at 4500 Broadway and one northbound lane closed at Gasconade.
I-270, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed along Pershall Rd. from Hanley to Hazelwood Ave.
Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Road.
Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Lindbergh Blvd to Green Park.
Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Barrett Station Road and Pointe Drive, and between Topping Lane and I-270.
Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless.
Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., one westbound lane closed from MacKenzie to Grant.
Route 370, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two westbound lanes closed from Missouri River to I-270.
Route 370, St. Louis County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two eastbound lanes closed from the Missouri River to I-270.
Route AB, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound or westbound at Coeur DeVille intersection; between Worthington Oaks Dr. to Bellington Lane and between Emerson Rd. and Coeur DeVille Dr. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB.
Route AB, St. Louis County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed between Mason Road and Emerson Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB.
I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from I-70 to Route K.
I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route K to I-70.
I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A.
I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route A to Route Z.
I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway to Foristell.
Route 30, Franklin County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed from Bardot Street to Route 47.
I-55, Jefferson County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., northbound I-55 closed at BNSF Railway bridge.

Wednesday, December 10

I-55, St. Louis City, 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., two southbound lanes closed from Bayless to S. Lindbergh.
I-55, St. Louis City, 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., Reavis Barracks entry ramp to southbound I-55 closed.
I-55, St. Louis City, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., one northbound lane closed at 4500 Broadway and one northbound lane closed at Gasconade.
I-270, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed along Pershall Rd. from Hanley to Hazelwood Ave.
Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Road.
Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Lindbergh Blvd to Green Park.
Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Barrett Station Road and Pointe Drive, and between Topping Lane and I-270.
Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless.
Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., one westbound lane closed from MacKenzie to Grant.
Route 370, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two westbound lanes closed from Missouri River to I-270.
Route 370, St. Louis County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two eastbound lanes closed from the Missouri River to I-270.
Route AB, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound or westbound at Coeur DeVille intersection; between Worthington Oaks Dr. to Bellington Lane and between Emerson Rd. and Coeur DeVille Dr. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB.
Route AB, St. Louis County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed between Mason Road and Emerson Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB.
I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from I-70 to Route K.
I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route K to I-70.
I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A.
I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route A to Route Z.
I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway to Foristell.
I-55, Jefferson County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., northbound I-55 closed at BNSF Railway bridge.

###




Districts Involved

St. Louis





Published On
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 071


















Charlene Goston



Senior Communications Specialist


St. Louis District


Email: slcommunications@modot.mo.govPhone: (314) 624-3765
https://www.modot.org/node/80653

MoDOT to hold public meeting on Gene Field Road Bridge replacement project in St. Joseph MoDOT to hold public meeting on Gene Field Road Bridge replacement project in St. Joseph

Visitor (not verified)

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 14:30



ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning a bridge replacement project on the Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 in St. Joseph. This project is currently scheduled to go out for contractor bids as a part of MoDOT’s January 2026 letting. The project timeline was accelerated following the bridge being struck by an oversized load in November 2025.
You are invited to attend a public open house meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at the MoDOT’s Northwest District Office, 3602 North Belt Highway, St. Joseph, MO 64506. Attendees are welcome to come any time between 4-6 p.m. to speak with project leaders. There will be no formal presentation.
This meeting will allow the public to share their thoughts and concerns about the plans for the project and to provide comments, either directly to the engineers or through the comment form, on those concerns.
If you are unable to attend the open house, two other opportunities for public comment are available through Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.

View the project website at https://www.modot.org/projects..../gene-field-road-bri While there, sign up to receive updates about this project via email and/or leave comments.


Mail your comments to:             

Gene Field Road Bridge replacement project
Missouri Department of Transportation
3602 North Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506
All comments must be postmarked by Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact Northwest District Communications at 816-901-4529 by Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.
Facebook | X | Instagram
###
Project Webpage
Gene Field Road Bridge Replacement over Interstate 29 in Buchanan County | Missouri Department of Transportation




Districts Involved

Northwest





Published On
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 07:21


















Katelyn Canon



Sr. Communications Specialist


Northwest District


Email: nwcr@modot.mo.gov
Phone:  816.387.2462
https://www.modot.org/node/80654

Missouri Department of Social Services Announces Funding to Support Pregnancy Resource Centers and Diaper Banks Today, the Missouri Department of Social Services - Office of Workforce and Community Initiatives (DSS-OWCI) announced a new bidding opportunity for up to $14,135 per qualifying organization with a goal to strengthen family well-being and increase support for Missouri parents and caregivers. ........
https://content.govdelivery.co....m/accounts/MODSS/bul

Commission Awards Contracts for Projects in Northeast District Commission Awards Contracts for Projects in Northeast District

Visitor (not verified)

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 14:50



HANNIBAL – During its regular meeting on December 3, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the following contracts for resurfacing projects in the Northeast District. 

A $208,266 contract was awarded to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., for resurfacing project on Route NN, from Missouri Route 22 near Mexico to the end of state maintenance, in Audrain County
A $2.1M contract was awarded to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., for resurfacing project on Missouri Route 22, from 0.1 mile west of Route E near Thompson to Morris Street in Mexico, in Audrain County
A $3.9M contract was awarded to W. L. Miller Company for resurfacing projects in Schuyler and Scotland counties at the following locations. The routes below are included in the Governor's Rural Road program.

Route D - from Route U at Lancaster in Schuyler County to Missouri Route 15 near Memphis in Scotland County
Route J - from U.S. Route 63 to Quail Avenue in Schuyler County
Route U - from U.S. Route 136 in Lancaster to U.S. Route 63 in Schuyler County
Route V - from Route D to U.S. Route 136 in Downing in Schuyler County



A $807,191 contract was awarded to W. L. Miller Company for resurfacing projects in Adair County at the following locations:

Route H - from LaHarpe Street to Missouri Route 11 in Kirksville
Route P - from Business Route 63 to U.S. Route 63 in Kirksville
Route P - from 0.3 mile east of U.S. Route 63 to Bass Way near Kirksville


The resurfacing projects are included as part of the Governor's Rural Road program. The program, created with Gov. Mike Kehoe's signing of the fiscal year 2026 state budget, allocated $20 million of General Revenue funds to the Missouri Department of Transportation to improve low-volume rural roads across the state. More information on the Governor’s Rural Routes Program, including detailed project information, is available at www.modot.org/governors-rural-routes-program.
Additional information, regarding timelines and traffic impacts will be released prior to the start of construction.
For more information on these and other projects in your area, please contact MoDOT’s Customer Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636). Winter is here! Are you prepared? Follow these safety tips to help us get through the season: Winter Driving Tips | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org). For information on road conditions and traffic impacts, please check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at modot.org before you travel.




Districts Involved

Northeast





Published On
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 07:48





Links to related information

Traveler Information Map


















Christine Thompson



Communications Specialist


Northeast District


Email: christine.thompson@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (573) 248-2465
 
https://www.modot.org/node/80655