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  • Happy Labor Day from The Bridge

    Graphic by Maria Martinez.

  • Mississippi Earthtones Festival 2020 Press Release

    PRESS RELEASE   CELEBRATE LIFE ON THE RIVER AT THE 14TH ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI EARTHTONES FESTIVAL, MODIFIED FOR SOCIAL-DISTANCING (4 Sept 2020 – Alton, IL) The Mississippi Earthtones Festival, co-organized by Alton Main Street and the…

  • Alton’s Farmers’ Market Slowly Growing Again

    By Jenna Shelton jshelton@lc.edu I don’t know about many of you, but when I was a kid I either loved or absolutely hated the farmers’ markets and there was no in-between at all! Depending on…

  • Golden Jubilee – L&C’s 50th Anniversary Gardens Are Open Once Again

    By Jenna Shelton jshelton@lc.edu This spring and summer has been devastating for many worldwide but the discouragement felt by the wonderful horticulturists at Lewis and Clark Community College has begun to dissipate now that the…

  • Soundbath at JAC Takes You on an Inward Journey

    Press Release August 17, 2020 ALTON – A unique evening of effortless relaxation awaits you as you take a journey inward with a special live sound “bath” of the beautiful sounds of healing frequencies and…

  • Mail-in Voting: Know Your Options

    William Mashburn wmashburn@lc.edu With the 2020 election rapidly approaching, the idea of mail-in voting has become more popular. Covid-19 has been an issue that we have had to adapt and live with. Many people believe…

  • L&C Foundation Taking Applications for Remaining Scholarships

    For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Inlow (618) 468-3200 linlow@lc.edu L&C Foundation Taking Applications for Remaining Scholarships GODFREY – The Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation is accepting applications for about $27,000 in remaining scholarships available…

  • Amendments To The United States Constitution

    Introduction by Alexandra Thompson Graphics by David Tupper ablockton@lc.edu Thirty-three amendments to the United States Constitution have been proposed by the United States Congress and sent to the states for ratification since the Constitution was put…

  • Candidates Make Their Case To Local Voters And A Low-Flying Drone

    By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu Candidates vying for varying elected offices gathered at Haskell Park in Alton on Thursday, July 23 for a public forum, presented by the YWCA in Alton. Among the want-to-be officials were…

  • Learning About Other Cultures

    By Alexandra Blockton ablockton@lc.edu Throughout the world, there are so many different cultures. Human beings come from all walks of life. Currently, there are seven major cultural regions in the world: Arab cultures, Islamic culture,…