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The New Math and Science Center prepares students for knowledge-based jobs.

Sikeston Math and Science Center Prepares Students for High-Demand Jobs

Producing a workforce prepared for the knowledge-based jobs of the 21st century is “a key issue” behind construction of the new Math and Science Center on the campus of Sikeston High School‚ says Steve Borgsmiller‚ superintendent of the Sikeston public school district. “This has generated quite a bit of interest‚ especially in the business com­munity‚ but at the same time‚ it’s also generated quite a bit of accountability to invest the money wisely‚” Borgsmiller says. That’s just what the... Read More »
The Kingshighway area has stately homes near downtown.

Housing Market in Sikeston Offers Variety of Styles to Choose From

Housing in many communities grows in a similar fashion: A developer buys a plot of land‚ and a few builders – or even just one – erect rows of similar‚ “cookie-cutter” houses. That just isn’t Sikeston’s style. The community boasts what some might consider a surprising array of housing types‚ sizes and looks. Not only are there vibrant older neighborhoods‚ but even in new subdivisions‚ developers tend to sell lots one by one‚ with owners picking their own builders – and their own style of... Read More »