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By NewsPress Now St. Joseph, Mo. — On Thursday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 29, Mark Twain Early Learning Center, a local St. Joseph child care provider hosted state Representatives Brenda Shields (R-11) and Sean Pouche (R-13). The visit included a tour of the center, led by Coordinator of Early Learning, Dlo Duvall, a Kids

By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – This year marks the 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which will take place from November 17-23! NAW 2024 includes over 2,000 apprenticeship events and proclamations in all 50 states across the Country as well as the District of Columbia and three territories. This is an all-time record in the 10-year history of

By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – One in three active-duty families of color have turned down military assignments due to concerns about racism or lack of inclusion in local communities, according to research from Blue Star Families’ Campaign for Inclusion. For two-thirds of these service members, declining orders led to negative career impacts — and for 15%,

By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – Economic uncertainty and higher prices have brought shifts in consumer behavior, yet recent sales trends show steady spending, and economic indicators are moving in a positive direction heading into the holiday season. New data from ICSC, the member organization for the Marketplaces Industry, suggests that most people are eager to enjoy

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Ten percent of all U.S. children did not have enough food to keep them healthy in 2022. In the same year, the infant mortality rate increased for the first time in two decades and the rate of child poverty more than doubled. At a time when children need increased support to

By Bart S. Fisher (Bart S. Fisher) – Former President Donald Trump has proposed replacing the federal income tax with tariffs imposed on imported products. Indeed, this is the central pillar in his campaign’s economic program. There are four problems with this flawed proposal. First, it would trigger a global trade war, as other countries

By NewsPress Now The Northwest Missouri State University Alumni Association — St. Joseph Alumni & Friends Chapter gathered for the Annual Bearcat Barn Party on October 11, 2024. For the 16th year, Vic and Denise Kretzschmar hosted the group at their home in Hemple. The evening was filled with good food, fun, fellowship and Bearcat

By NewsPress Now September 7, 2024, marked the 20th year for Team Dena Pina to walk in the American Stroke Foundation’s annual Stroke Walk and Roll. The team, consisting of family and friends of the late Dena Bower Bachman, raised $2,775 in her memory to help provide programs to assist stroke survivors on the road

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Afterschool programs help children and youth thrive in school and in life. They provide homework help, opportunities to get active, and access to healthy snacks and meals. They help children develop friendships, meet mentors, learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), explore college and careers, and engage in community service.

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) As local communities throughout the southeast region of the United States coped with the damage caused by recent hurricanes, National Guard, Coast Guard and additional active-duty service members rescued people and pets, cleared roads, and distributed needed supplies. These service members not only left their loved ones behind to tackle stressful

By Mayra Garza, Head of Group Benefits Strategy and Retail Segment at Guardian and Shawn Patrick, Director of Strategic Growth at Kelsey National (Mayra Garza, Head of Group Benefits Strategy and Retail Segment at Guardian and Shawn Patrick, Director of Strategic Growth at Kelsey National) – Open Enrollment is here. For many Americans, this is

By Mark Gibbons, President/CEO of RetireSafe (Mark Gibbons, President/CEO of RetireSafe) – With the start of Medicare’s open enrollment period, it’s important that older Americans explore their healthcare options to make the best choice for their unique needs. Seniors eligible for Medicare benefits have the choice of enrolling in traditional Medicare (also known as fee-for-service)

By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – The challenges of military life don’t always end when the mission does. For many in our military community – both active duty and veterans alike – there’s an ongoing, often silent struggle with mental health. This fall, as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month in October and honor our service members

By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – Life is uncertain, and there is no time like the present to be sure that you have life insurance in place. A life insurance plan provides affordable and lasting financial protection for you and your loved ones, and it does not have to be expensive. Budget-friendly options make life insurance accessible