Independent Living Center Of SEMO

04/27/2026

BREAKING NEWS

**SHELTERS OPEN IN MULTIPLE COMMUNITIES AHEAD OF STORMS**

Multiple community storm shelters have opened ahead of the storm system that is expected to hit the area this evening.

Poplar Bluff School Officials say that the District open the PBJHS and O'Neal FEMA Structures at 8 pm.

The Piedmont Fire Department says that the FEMA Safe Room, at Clearwater Elementary, is open today in anticipation of the storms.

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department says that the Williamsville FEMA shelter at Williamsville Elementary and Greenville FEMA shelter at Greenville Elementary will be open as needed.

The Ripley County R-IV FEMA building is open for you to seek shelter from the impending storms.

The Doniphan R-I FEMA Building at 904 Elm Street (Doniphan Intermediate School) will be open to the public tonight if a Tornado Warning is issued for the area.

The Malden Department of Public Safety says that the FEMA Building is open.

The Advance Fire Department says that the Advance FEMA Building (Storm Shelter) will be open today and tonight.

The Ellsinore and Van Buren FEMA buildings along with Grandin maintenance building will open at 5:00 pm.

The Campbell Fire Department will open the Storm Shelter at the Campbell Elementary School Rear Student Parking Lot, if and when we are in the Tornado Warned National Weather Service Map Polygon.

The Hornersville Fire Department says that In the event of strong storms tonight the community center will be open for shelter.

Let us know about any additional storm shelters opening in the comments below.

04/27/2026

Today, we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day by recognizing the incredible dedication and hard work of our administrative assistants.

Your organization, attention to detail, and commitment keep ILCSEMO running smoothly and we are truly grateful for all that you do each and every day. Your support makes a huge impact not only to us here at the office, but to the thousands of members of our community that we serve and their journeys towards independence.

Thank you for your professionalism, your reliability, and the care you bring to your work. We appreciate you more than words can express!

04/02/2026

03/23/2026

This week's mobile food distributions by county. Mobile food pantries are for residents of the county where they are being held.

Find the full mobile food pantry calendar at
www.semofoodbank.org/mobile-food-pantries

🥫BOLLINGER COUNTY
5 p.m., Thurs., March 26 at Zalma General Baptist Church, 9369 Maple St., Zalma. Sponsored by Zalma Church. 🚗

🥫CAPE COUNTY
9 a.m., Sat., March 28 at Randles General Baptist Church, 112 N. Henderson, Randles. Sponsored by Randles General Baptist Church. 🚶

🥫CARTER COUNTY
3 p.m., Fri., March 27 at Van Buren First Assembly of God, 1505 Main St., Van Buren. Sponsored by Van Buren First Assembly of God. 🚗

🥫MISSISSIPPI COUNTY
9 a.m., Sat., March 28 at Anniston Community Center, 304 MO-75, Anniston. Sponsored by First Baptist Church- Charleston, MO. 🚗

🥫RIPLEY COUNTY
10 a.m., Sat., March 28 at Doniphan Ballpark, 5 Ballpark Road, Doniphan. Sponsored by First Christian Church of Doniphan. 🚗

03/17/2026

JUST IN

**BUSINESS 67 IN POPLAR BLUFF TO BE REDUCED OVERNIGHT FOR TWO MONTHS BEGINNING MARCH 30TH**

The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced an almost two month long road project that is scheduled to begin later this month in Poplar Bluff.

According to MoDOT, Business 67 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane with a 13-foot width restriction as construction crews perform overnight pavement repairs, milling and paving asphalt.

The work zone is located from Route M to West Pine Street in Poplar Bluff.

Weather permitting, work will take place overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly Monday, March 30 through Friday, May 29.

03/15/2026

A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of the Heartland this morning and lasting through midnight tonight and the start of Monday.

Strong, gusty winds will be commonplace today, ranging from 35 mph to 50 mph, before the storms move in this afternoon. Models hint that the storms are moving through the region earlier in the afternoon, starting around 2 p.m. and strengthening through 9 p.m. this evening. Western winds will pick up and clash with our southern winds during the bulk of the First Alert Action Day. Up to 75 mph winds are to be expected.

Isolated tornadoes can not be ruled out. The environment is favorable for severe weather.

https://www.kfvs12.com/weather/
Spencer Wareing
KFVS Digital Media Intern

03/10/2026

⚠️ Due to technical Issues , our office staff will be working remotely tomorrow. 3/11/26.

Please note that our In-Home and Consumer Directed Services (CDS) will continue as scheduled.

Our office team will remain available during normal business hours by phone (Please use the contact information provided to you by your case manager), email info@ilcsemo.org or here on Facebook to assist Attendants, consumers, and families with any questions or needs.

Our commitment to serving members of our community remains our focus.
Thank you for your understanding.
~ILCSEMO

03/07/2026

Our hearts are with this young man’s family and friends .. To know him was to love him. Now we come together as a community for family , friends and in honor of this young man and all who are first responders .

02/23/2026

This week's mobile food distributions by county. Mobile food pantries are for residents of the county where they are being held.

Find the full mobile food pantry calendar at www.semofoodbank.org/mobile-food-pantries.

🥫CAPE COUNTY
9 a.m., Sat., Feb. 28 at Zion Lutheran Church of Gordonville, 176 County Road 226, Cape Girardeau. Sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church of Gordonville. 🚗

🥫DUNKLIN COUNTY
2 p.m., Fri., Feb. 27 at Helping Hand Food Pantry, 511 Frisco St., Kennett. 🚗

🥫STODDARD COUNTY
9 a.m., Sat., Feb. 28 at Bell City Community Building, 27874 Spears St., Bell City. Sponsored by Bell City General Baptist Church. 🚶