Missouri Western announces new dean of students
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University has named a new dean of students: Daniel Avegalio.
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SJSD School Board approves new administrators for 2025-2026 school year
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education has approved appointments of four administrators for the 2025-2026 school year. Tom Evans has been appointed the principal of Edison Elementary. Evans previously served as the assistant principal at Oak Grove Elementary since 2021. He began his career in education in
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SJSD looks for community feedback to move forward
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District’s Prop 2 bond measure was not passed by voters in the April 8 General Municipal Election, now SJSD wants to understand the ‘why’. SJSD is asking community members to participate in a brief survey consisting of 10 questions, which will take about two minutes
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SJSD Board of Education begins process to fill board vacancy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education announced it will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, April 29 to fill a recently vacant BOE seat. The Board requires all individuals who wish to be appointed, to meet the following eligibility requirements. Be a U.S. citizen Be a voter of
Continue Reading SJSD hosts board meeting Monday night
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education held it’s monthly meeting on Monday, April 28 at the Troester Media Center, located at 3401 Renick St. Last month’s BOE meeting covered important topics across the district, including proposed salary schedules, curriculum, and attendance reports. The board also discussed the
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Central High School presents ‘Night of Jazz’
The St. Joseph High School All Star Jazz Band plays in a Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival in 2017.
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Missouri Western choir and band present spring concerts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western finishes the school year with two music concerts at Potter Hall on the MoWest campus. First, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, the Missouri Western Chorale will perform its spring concert. Choral Music Director Dr. Paul Dease, who is in his second year at Missouri Western,
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MWSU holds financial workshop
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s Craig School of Business will hold a financial workshop, featuring an expert panel. The workshop will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 at the Downtown Library located at 927 Felix St. The workshop will feature discussion on budgeting, saving and investing and
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The future of DEI at local universities
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a move that reflects a broader cultural and political shift across Missouri, both Northwest Missouri State University and Missouri Western State University have officially dissolved their offices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Trickling down from state and federal executive orders, both universities are now reassessing, not only the
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NWMSU Professor receives Governor’s Award
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One professor from Northwest Missouri State University received the Governor’s Award for Excellence from Governor Mike Kehoe in Jefferson City on April 2. Shelly Hiatt is a professor of counseling at NWMSU’s School of Health and Wellness. Hiatt joined Northwest’s faculty in 1997 and teaches courses related to psychology
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New Generation Singers celebrate anniversary
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local choral group for students is celebrating 55 years.
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Former SJSD Board member issues statement for departure
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After announcing his departure during a Board reorganization session, Rick Gehring has issued a statement to the St. Joseph community. During Monday night’s meeting, Gehring made mention of “protecting his peace”. “I’ve made the decision to step down from the St. Joseph School Board. It wasn’t something I had
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St. Joseph School District Foundation holds19th Annual ‘Tribute to Teachers’ Banquet
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Foundation honored local educators at a banquet Tuesday evening. The 19th Annual Tribute to St. Joseph Teachers and Staff Banquet will highlighted the Teacher of the Year, Support Person of the Year, Innovator of the Year and Apple Seed Grant recipients. “This is actually
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Youth Alliance hosting Children’s Fair
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Youth Alliance’s annual Children’s Fair is taking place on Tuesday at the St. Joseph Civic Arena to help kids develop a love for reading. The event included entertainment, interactive stations, book-themed activities and more. The morning session started at 9 a.m. with an evening session beginning at 5:30
Continue Reading Gehring resigns with one year left
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Rick Gehring, a St. Joseph School District Board of Education member, announced his resignation at Monday’s annual reorganization meeting. Gehring mentioned having a “hard time” continuing his position on the board and is looking to “protect his peace.” The BOE will seek out applications from community members to fill
Continue Reading SJSD School Board holds reorganization meeting, Prop 2 follow up
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization work session on Monday. The Board honored Isaura Garcia and welcomed incumbent, Kim Miller and new Board member Jennifer Kerns. After four rounds of voting, LaTonya Williams was re-elected as Board president. Ronda Chesney was elected as
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International students at NWMSU impacted by legal status terminations
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Some international students at Northwest Missouri State University have had their visas revoked, school officials said in a statement Friday afternoon. The action comes after the United States Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would terminate the legal status of some international students attending colleges and universities in the United
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Summit addresses substance use with teens
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — High school students learned about the connection between mental health and substance use through a summit hosted by the Youth Alliance on Friday.
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SJSD holds annual Earth Day event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Students across the St. Joseph School District participated in Earth Day activities at Robidoux Middle School. Although the event happened just before Earth Day, which is Tuesday, April 22, it gives students a chance to participate in promoting environmental stewardship, scientific exploration and community collaboration. “I think the biggest
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Native plants for sale through Missouri Western fundraiser
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Advance orders are being taken for a native plant sale at Missouri Western State University. The college’s student chapter of the Wildlife Society is hosting the fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 on the second
Continue Reading SJSD’s Prop 2 results forces ‘Plan B’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a night filled with some wins and some losses, some may be wondering, “What comes next” for St. Joseph’s high schools. The St. Joseph School District’s Proposition 2 bond measure to build a new high school South of U.S. Highway 36 was voted down by St. Joseph residents
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Prop 2 bond measure defeated
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District’s Prop 2 bond measure was defeated by about 800 votes. Over 53% of voters dis-approved of the measure to build a new high school south of U.S. Highway 36. The measure would have had to win with a 57% simple majority. “It was extremely
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Voter turnout in St. Joseph hits 24% for election
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Nearly a quarter of registered voters in St. Joseph cast a ballot Tuesday to decide the fate of a wide-ranging school bond issue and two Board of Education seats. With all 22 precincts now reporting, preliminary data shows that 24.2% of registered voters turned out for Tuesday’s high-profile election.
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Kerns and Miller elected to school board
Jennifer Kerns and Kim Miller secured seats on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education, according to unofficial election results.
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Locals share opinions ahead of election results
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Proposition 2, which would construct a new public high school in the city, drew polarizing opinions among locals on election day. St. Joseph native and southside resident Gary Guyer was not in favor of Prop 2. “We got three good high schools in St. Joseph, why do we need
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Children’s Fair returning to Civic Arena
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An annual educational event for children ages 6 and under will take place at the Civic Arena on Tuesday, April 15.
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Missouri Western offering summer camp for gamers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A summer camp for kids interested in gaming is being offered by Missouri Western State University’s Esports program. The second annual Griffon Esports Summer Camp runs from Tuesday to Friday, May 27 to 30. The camp is hosted by the university’s department of health, sport & exercise science and
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Triumph donates to language development
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Triumph Foods is donating $25,000 to the St. Joseph School District – its third of four annual donations totaling $100,000. The funds will support multiple programs, including the ELD program, which provides interpretive services, community resources, and cultural support for students and families from other countries or who speak
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Benton High School set to perform “Puffs — The Play”
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Benton High School’s theatre department will present “Puffs — The Play” beginning next week. The show will be performed at Benton’s auditorium at 5655 S. Fourth Street, at 7 p.m. each night from April 10 through 12. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for students and can be
Continue Reading Former Board member raises concerns for Prop 2 bond measure ahead of election day
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the April 8 General Municipal Election inches closer, one former School Board member is expressing concerns about the impact of the Prop 2 bond measure. Ken Reeder, a candidate for a seat on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education, has been the only candidate who doesn’t
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