SJPL receives grant award for new computers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Public Library was recently awarded a grant to replace outdated staff computers.
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Student group alleges MU is erasing Black voices after event was canceled over name
The Legion of Black Collegians claims the University of Missouri is trying to erase its presence, while administrators cite inclusivity concerns over a canceled event.
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Trump praises Missouri Republicans for considering redistricting
President Donald Trump on Thursday morning on Truth Social praised Missouri Republicans for talking about redistricting.
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School board needs to take responsibility
A wise voice once said that the opposite of love isn’t hate. It’s apathy. If that’s true, then perhaps the St. Joseph Board of Education can find something redeeming in a “special” meeting called to discuss a potential change in board leadership. Getting people off the couch is half the battle, even if the 90-minute
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BCWDC holds August meeting
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Buchanan County Women’s Democratic Club has announced it will hold its August monthly meeting. Northwest Missouri Field Representative Dr. Nancy Zeliff will explain the RESPECTMOVOTERS petition drive underway to stop the state’s legislature from rescinding ballot measures approved by voters. The meeting will take place at noon on
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It’s Your Call for Aug. 22
Democrat lies It is said that Satan is the master of lies, but he can’t hold a candle to the lies the Democrats are saying about President Trump. They just said Satan, hold my beer. What would he think? Would our President approve of the section in St. Joseph’s Museum within the Black Archives section
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Building permits for Aug. 22
Sunshine Electronic Display Corp., 224 S. 6th St., alteration, NWMO Concrete Creations LLC, $60,000. Thomas & Virginia Rinderknec, 503 S. 11th St., roof, Top Peaks Roofing and Construction, $18,000. Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph, 814 N. 5th St., new, Fortune General Contracting, $186,000. Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph, 814 N. 5th
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Pet of the Week: gentle cat and friendly dog ready for adoption
Meet Spaghetti! Pretty Spaghetti is a taupe striped tabby with white boots and bib who came to the shelter with an eye infection which left a small white scar on her right eye. It has healed and doesn`t bother her, and she sees very well around it. Spaghetti is a small cat with a very
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Vital statistics for Aug. 22
Marriage applications Lukas Alexander Allnutt, 22, and Paige Mariana Pendleton, 24, both of Gower, Missouri. George G. Mitchell Jr., 54, Elwood, Kansas, and Jennifer Rae Bennett, 52, St. Joseph. Stuart Camden Schmidtke, 26, and Angelina Anna Marie Allen, 24, both of St. Joseph. Harold James Russell, 32, and Kimberly Elaine Zabel, 31, both of St.
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Deeds of trust for Aug. 22
Deeds of trust reported from Aug. 14 to Aug. 20 Ryan Hook, Sydni Hook to Union Station Bank of Everest, 16 56 35 PT NW Corner, $650,000. Zephaniah Freerksen to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., 14 57 35 PT SW Quarter LT 8 $162,475. Jayne Katakis, Chad Katakis to Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.,
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Carter, Debora A. 1961-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
Debora Ann Carter, 64, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, at the Oregon Care Center from complications from kidney failure. She was born May 11, 1961, in St. Joseph, daughter of Shirley (Bouge) and James Sharp. She was a 1979 graduate of DeKalb, Missouri, High School, and attended Missouri Western State College.
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Late Notices, Aug. 22, 2025
Late Notices Mitchell L. Black Mitchell L. Black, 53, St. Joseph, died Aug. 17, 2025. Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. Natural Farewell under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Nancy E. Frump Nancy E. Frump, 81, St. Joseph, died Aug. 18, 2025. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1
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Middaugh, Betty L. 1941-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
Betty L. Middaugh, 84, of St. Joseph, passed away Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at Mosaic Life Care, in St. Joseph. She was born Jan. 7, 1941, daughter of Irene and Cloyd Middaugh. She loved children, having cared for generations of children, working in the King Hill Baptist Nursery for over 50 years. She also enjoyed
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Wachendorfer, Ken 1958-2025 Kansas City, Mo.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ken Wachendorfer, born on Jan. 13, 1958, in Redwood City, California, passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a beacon of kindness and a cherished figure in the lives of those who knew him. Ken’s legacy of kindness, generosity, and love will continue to strengthen
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Reynolds, Gerald L. 1943-2025 Faucett, Mo.
FAUCETT, Mo. – Gerald L. (Jerry) Reynolds, Faucett, Missouri, passed away on Aug. 19, 2025, leaving behind his wife, Dianna, and three children, Jerry Dewayne Reynolds, Amy Huffstutlar and David Reynolds. Jerry, son of L.M. (Max) and Lolita (Judah) Reynolds, was born at the family farm near Faucett May 19, 1943. He joined big sister,
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Myers, Christopher M. 1989-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
Christopher Michael Myers, 35, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. He was born Nov. 10, 1989, in St. Joseph. He attended Savannah, Missouri, High School and graduated from Summit High School in Breckenridge, Colorado. Christopher married Mary Gnuschke on Sept. 9, 2023. He worked as a Welder with BNSF Railroad, Collision Repair
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Brewer, Mary J. 1958-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
Mary J. Brewer, 66, of St. Joseph, passed away Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born Sept. 30, 1958, in St. Joseph, daughter of Mary and Frederick Penland. Mary attended Rosendale High School. On April 28, 2006, she married John Brewer. She worked as a CNA at LaVerna Heights
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Your Letters for Aug. 22, 2025
Gaslighting 101 We all know the term gaslighting: the manipulation of a person so they question their perception of reality. Gaslighting in politics has a broader agenda and a simpler definition. It’s called lying. If the lie is repeated often enough or long enough, it is eventually perceived as truth. We are now being gaslighted
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Happy 50th Anniversary Ed and Fran Evans!
Congratulations to Ed and Fran Evans (Miller), of Agency, Missouri, who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. Married in 1975, the couple has spent five decades building a life filled with love, laughter, and family; including three daughters, seven grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren! Known for their kindness, community spirit, and
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Former MoWest Head Track Coach now Assistant Track Coach at NWMSU
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Northwest Missouri State University Track and Field Head Coach Brandon Masters has added former Missouri Western State University Head Coach Cody Ingold to the team as an assistant coach.
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St. Joseph sewer customers receive calls about billing error
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Some St. Joseph sewer customers are receiving calls from city representatives regarding a billing error.
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It’s Your Call for Aug. 21
Will never vote for the GOP again Donald Trump has effectively ruined the Republican Party. I’ll never vote Republican again. Never win another election If the Democrats’ only policy is to fight Trump on everything, you will never win another election. Thank you for that. Poor planning I just delivered a grandson to Mid-Buch school,
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Brewer, Anna L. 1940-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.
Anna “Ann” Laura Brewer, 85, of St. Joseph, passed from this life to the next on Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, in St. Joseph. She was born Aug. 11, 1940, to Thomas and Florence (Alexander) Bishop. She married Marion Brewer on Aug. 14, 1960, and he preceded her in death in 1994. Ann enjoyed Bingo, fishing,
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