By Marcus Clem Though final action to put it on the April 2 ballot isn’t expected until Monday, influential people who have worked and volunteered for the St. Joseph School District are already getting behind a $20 million bond issue. Bob Miller wears many hats, as pastor of Wellsprings Community Church, track and field coach
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By Calvin Silvers It was the first Saturday spent in Bearcat Arena since Dec. 30, 2023, for the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats, and a crowd of over a 1,000 fans were in attendance to see some MIAA action against the Newman Jets. The women (13-4, 7-4 MIAA) took the court first, and were able to
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By Chris Fortune Leaders from the St. Joseph community gathered at the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday to discuss housing needs and how to incentivize living in the city. The Housing Task Force is a group comprised of city staff, county commissioners and members of the business community. It works in tandem with the St.
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By Riley Funk Organizers and local leaders are ready for a busy 2024 for the Civic Arena as the city prepares to host major athletic events. The 2024 NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Championship Elite Eight, Final Four and National Championship will take place Downtown from March 25-29. For Brett Esely, executive director of the
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By Kyle Schmidt Tax season can be nerve-wracking, especially for those who can’t afford services to help, but community members in need don’t have to handle it alone. InterServ is offering tax help to those with a low income or other eligible people in need. Mike Ritter, InterServ volunteer service manager, spoke about the program’s
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By Harry Loomis Nobody can question the loyalty of Kansas City Chiefs fans after last Saturday. Even for those that didn’t go to Arrowhead Stadium and embrace the -30 degree wind chill, the Peacock live stream of the Chiefs win over the Miami Dolphins became the most streamed event of all time. Even with these
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By Jazmine Knight Fostering a child comes with a lot of responsibilities. One unexpected one is the preparation it takes to bring in children of different ages on a short notice. Many foster families can feel overwhelmed when purchasing various materials for children of all ages. Here in St. Joseph, Kaden’s Kloset, is helping foster
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By Charles Christian January is Birth Defects Awareness Month, and a Missouri spokesperson with the March of Dimes is highlighting education and how people can show their support. Since 1938, a leading advocate of birth defect prevention and care has been the March of Dimes. Although the local March of Dimes offices in St. Joseph
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By Jazmine Knight United Way of Greater St. Joseph is back with another program to help get young kids ready for school. This time they are partnering with St Joseph elementary schools to offer KinderClub. Designed for 4- and 5-year-olds, KinderClub is a part of United Way’s Success by 6 program. Bobbie Cronk, the United
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By Kirsten Stokes The United Way of Greater St. Joseph is providing free compact space heaters to St. Joseph residents who currently don’t have heating sources in their homes. In a December board meeting, the United Way approached the idea of giving space heaters to residents for the upcoming winter weather. “We asked the board
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By Harry Loomis CPR training is important any time of the year, but especially when cold weather can lead to strenuous outdoor activities that could cause heart issues. “It can be done over a lunch hour,” said JoAnn Woody, executive director of Red Cross of Greater Kansas City and Northwest Missouri. “We teach you the
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By Kendra Simpson Local college students gave back to the community while recognizing what Martin Luther King Jr. famously said to a crowd more than 50 years ago, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is ‘What are you doing for others?’” Missouri Western State University has hosted the “What are you doing for others?” service
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By Chris Fortune The first instinct for many might be to get out and shovel driveways and sidewalks when snow falls, but the activity can be especially dangerous for people with heart disease and other medical conditions. The American Heart Association said people may face an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac
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By Riley Funk The St. Joseph Sports Commission announced the enshrinement ceremony for its 2024 Hall of Fame class will take place in August. Brett Esely, executive director of the sports commission, said the event for the fourth induction class will take place on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. Nomination for the 2024 class must be
Continue ReadingCaleb and Johnna Wheeler will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on Jan. 24, 2024. They were married on Jan. 24, 2004. Happy Anniversary Caleb and Johnna!
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John and Jeannie Saunders will celebrate 60 years of marriage on Jan. 26, 2024. The couple were married on Jan. 26, 1964, while on semester break of their senior year at the University of Missouri. Upon graduation they moved to the family farm at 8230 S.W. State Route J, Osborn, MO 64474, where they currently
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By My Courier-Tribune KANSAS CITY — The Missouri Department of Conservation is altering the winter trout stocking schedule for lakes in the Kansas City area. Normally, area lakes get stocked with fish from MDC hatcheries in phases during the winter months ending in March. But this winter, the schedule was altered due to drought conditions
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By My Courier-Tribune While the adage, “that’s for the birds” often means something trivial, we often find ourselves using it to describe unpleasant situations. For example, “winter is for the birds.” While there are some birds that migrate to Missouri for food in the winter, others may seem to have adapted, but they still need
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By NewsPress Now JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri – The Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) announced its 2024 officers and board of directors for the statewide association representing contractors, specialty contractors, and suppliers throughout Missouri. Kyle Phillips, senior vice president of heavy highway division for Herzog Contracting Corp. has been elected chairman of the board. Founded
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By Jase Graves Disclaimer: No pets die in this column (but they sometimes smell like they did). As I write, I’m trying to relax in my recliner on a cold winter’s day next to a roaring fire, yet my feet are freezing because a large, semi-elderly cat named “Missy” – AKA “The Loaf” – is
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By NewsPress Now No excuse The city did a horrible job on our roads and there’s no excuse for it. In fact, I’ve been out three days in a row and have yet to see one city worker doing anything to a street. I’ve seen two city trucks, the white pickups, but that’s it. Treat
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By My Courier-Tribune Winter hikers have stumbled across a shed antler by chance. But finding fallen antlers is also a purposeful passion for many people who enjoy white-tailed deer and their biological relationships with the land and seasons, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation. “The mystery of it is the best part,” said Joshua
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By Tom Purcell Cagle Syndicate I forgot what it was like to experience a good old common cold. Prior to covid, you see, the cold-getting experience went like this: I’d wake with a stuffy nose and scratchy throat and my only thought was to curse the gods for visiting a new virus cocktail on me
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By NewsPress Now Congresswoman Pat Danner turned 90 years old on Jan. 13, 2024. She is a Democrat and represented the 6th District of Missouri from 1993 to 2000. Doug Gray managed her first two campaigns and served as her Chief of Staff in Congress in Washington, D.C. She celebrated with family and friends in
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By Bob Ford Special to Articles and Podcasts are complementary from those helping to preserve our history: Nodaway Valley Bank, Eagle Communication, Mastio and Anonymous Buffs. To comment or join them in supporting, contact Bob at robertmford@aol.com. The freedom to fly like a bird has always been a quest of man. Leonardo da Vinci put
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By NewsPress Now Shane Allen Smith, 47, of St. Joseph, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in St. Joseph. He was born Aug. 29, 1976, in St. Joseph, son of Olga and Ron Smith. He graduated from Benton High School, class of 1995, and worked as a plumber for St. Joseph Plumbing. He enjoyed hunting
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By NewsPress Now Judith K. Jenkins, 82, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away on Jan. 17, 2024, in St. Joseph. She was born on Nov. 18, 1941, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Herbert and Patricia (Sheridan) Gorden. Judith graduated from Central High School in 1959 and spent much of her life nurturing her
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By NewsPress Now Juell K. Chance, 89, of St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at a local health care facility. She was born June 13, 1934, in Souix City, Iowa, daughter of Ruby “Mabel” (Hays) and John Hammond. She attended Lafayette High School and in 1987 she graduated from Missouri Western State College
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By NewsPress Now Late Notices Betty L. Barlow CHILLICOTHE, Mo. -Betty Lucille Barlow, 94, passed away Jan. 16, 2024. Funeral Jan. 23, at 1:30 p.m., Lindley Funeral Home, Hale. Arrangements under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home. www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com. Deborah Boyer Deborah Boyer, 82, of St Joseph, passed away Jan. 17, 2024. Funeral will be 2
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