by Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent (Missouri Independent) — A committee dedicated to the security of the Missouri Capitol convened Thursday to raise concerns ahead of Monday’s inauguration of Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe. Lawmakers are not only worried about the inauguration ceremony and governor’s ball but also the everyday operations of the Capitol Police. President Pro Tem
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by Krystal Fowler Associate Editor The Monroe County Board of Supervisors approved contributions to several local food programs during their Dec. 10, 2024 meeting. The board approved using $10,000 of American Rescue Plan Act money to support three local programs. A resolution was passed stating that contributing up to $5,000 to the Albia Community School
Continue Reading by Jeff Beach Lynn Helms, center, director of the Department of Mineral Resources, listens Tuesday, June 11, 2024, during a public hearing in Bismarck on proposed carbon dioxide storage that would be connected to the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. (Photo by Kyle Martin for the North Dakota Monitor) A group of North Dakota landowners is
Continue Reading by Brooklyn Draisey Sen. Lynn Evans (left) and Rep. Taylor Collins have asked the Iowa Board of Regents to deny the University of Iowa’s request to form a new school at its February meeting. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Two Iowa lawmakers have urged the Iowa Board of Regents to deny the University of
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by Krystal Fowler Associate Editor Monroe County Sheriff Dan Johnson said goodbye to the job he has held for the last 20 years on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Although his technical last day was Jan. 1, 2025, Johnson was treated to a reception celebrating his retirement on Tuesday afternoon at the Monroe County Law Center.
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by Staff Writer Nebraska U.S. Congressman Mike Flood issued a statement following news that House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill had named him Chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance for the House Financial Services Committee. Flood said, "It is an honor to lead the Subcommittee for Housing and Insurance. I am grateful
Continue Reading by Krystal Fowler Associate Editor The Albia School Board heard a presentation on the facilities Master Plan for the district during their November meeting before approving it. They heard from superintendent Richard Montgomery, Laura Peterson from Invision Architecture and Pete Perez from Boyd Jones as well as Kristin Mick and Ryan Ammons as members of
Continue Reading by By Alan Wooten | The Center Square (The Center Square) – North Carolina’s senior senator will be serving on his chamber’s committees for Veterans Affairs and the Judiciary while the junior senator has a seat on the Committee on Armed Services, one of three on which he is retained from the 118th Congress. The
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Local firefighters attended a training conducted by Evergy on Wednesday morning which focused on power lines. The training offered a refresher on how to properly respond to emergencies involving overhead and underground power lines, including dig-ins and downed power lines from storms. The goal was for first responders to learn how to keep themselves safe
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The St. Joseph QuikTrip is located at 4312 Frederick Ave. and will open on Jan. 16.
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The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and Joe Town Fun are recruiting local businesses to participate in Restaurant Week.
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United Way of Greater St. Joseph invited members of their partner agencies to a breakfast and networking event on Wednesday morning. Many attendees were from partner agencies who collaborate with the United Way and they were able to meet others from partner agencies while enjoying a nice breakfast on Jan. 15. Kylee Strough, president of
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Lindbergh Elementary School’s cafeteria was filled with excited students, teachers and staff thrilled to be nominated as St. Joseph’s Kindest School.
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U.S. and state flags will be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day at state buildings and grounds in Missouri despite the date falling during a national mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order and announced the decision on Wednesday that flags will be raised to full-mast on Monday,
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St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.53 White corn: 4.89 Soybeans: 9.88 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.40 Soft wheat: 5.07 Yellow corn: 4.67 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.92 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.61 AGP Soybeans: 10.08
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Get someone who knows what to do Yes, I’m calling about the S 36th St. that the city has been over a year trying to fix. Had to take it apart and fix it again. Why don’t they call Herzog, they know what to do. It won’t take over a year. The city can’t get
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Richard Allen Hall, 75, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1949, in St. Joseph, son of Fay and Daryl “Shorty” Hall. He worked at Snorkel as a welder. He served in the United States Army and is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He
Continue Reading PITTSBURGH, Pa. – We are saddened to announce the passing of Jean Lewin, age 87, at Family Hospice, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Jean was born and raised in St. Joseph and moved to Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, in 2022 to reside at Friendship Village Assisted Living. Jean was full of energy,
Continue Reading St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.55 White corn: 4.85 Soybeans: 10.07 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.43 Soft wheat: 5.06 Yellow corn: 4.63 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.95 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.55 AGP Soybeans: 10.12
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The owner of The Felix Street Pub took to social media to announce plans to close the business. The post states the final day of operations for the pub will be Feb. 28. Owners said that the pub still plans to have events until the closing, including karaoke nights and football potlucks. The space will
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By Edgar A. Guest Figure it out for yourself, my lad, You’ve all that the greatest of men have had, Two arms, two hands, two legs, two eyes And a brain to use if you would be wise. With this equipment they all began, So start for the top and say, “I can.” Look them
Continue Reading Shame they can’t keep it up The city’s done a pretty good job with the snow removal, but down in the South End, off King Hill, is a street called Cherokee, and it runs right along the InterServ and then right on past the VFW down the street. It hasn’t been bladed or cleaned or
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By USDA-MO Dept of Ag Market News RECEIPTS: Auctions Direct Video/Internet Total This Week: 235,200 40,800 111,600 387,600 Last Week: 99,500 7,400 4,200 111,100 Year Ago: 241,700 29,500 164,000 435,200 Compared to last week, steers sold 4.00 to 10.00 higher and heifers sold 1.00 to 6.00 higher on good to very good demand nationwide. Buyers
Continue Reading St. Joseph Bartlett Hard wheat: No bids Soft wheat: No bids Yellow corn: 4.50 White corn: 4.87 Soybeans: 9.98 Atchison Cargill Hard wheat: 5.43 Soft wheat: 5.05 Yellow corn: 4.67 White corn: No bids Soybeans: 9.98 Lifeline Foods Yellow corn: 4.57 AGP Soybeans: 10.18
Continue Reading Fixed game I just got through watching the Denver/Buffalo game and it’s not quite over yet, but everybody’s coming over and shaking the Buffalo’s head coach’s hand and what have you and a ref comes over and shakes his hand. That sounds a little suspicious to me. I have thought these games were fixed for
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Baldwin said chess has been known to improve life skills such as logic, empathy and discipline.
Continue Reading Snow stops everything I’m in my 60s and I don’t ever remember a snowstorm where we got at least 15-16 inches where it stopped the mail. It stopped the trash pick-up. The snowplows are behind. I don’t ever remember a storm in my 60 years that ever had its effect on the city of Saint
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Thefts reported from Dec. 31 to Jan. 3 1621 Dewey Ave., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 3323 St. Joseph Ave., vehicle theft at highway/road/alley. 3416 Pear St., items stolen at rental storage facility. 1106 N. 22nd St., vehicle theft at residence/home. 5302 N. Belt Highway, items stolen at restaurant. 2517 Olive St., burglary at residence/home. 3022
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Deeds of trust reported from Jan. 1 to Jan. 7 Kristi Stadler Green, Kristi A. Green, Daniel Power to Farmers State Bank, Cambridge Add LT 70 $184,000. Nathaniel Gann, Kelsey Gann to Union State Bank of Everest, Bank of Plattsburg, 20 57 33 PT Center $480,000. Megan Foster to Navy Federal Credit Union, Lovers Lane Terrace LT 9 $45,000. Ricky
Continue Reading Arrests reported Jan. 1 to Jan. 5 Jeffrey Dean Gross, 32, 16 Green St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Colton Phillip Watt, 18, 1214 Carol Dr., city charges for sell/give/procure cig/cigars/tobacco to minors, trespass and stealing. Jacqueline R. Munger, 50, 3515 Pacific St., warrant for failure to appear in court. Rayshonda Marie Jones,
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