Education

By Leah Rainwater Six candidates will appear on the April election ballots for the St. Joseph School District’s Board of Education. Both Isaura Garcia and Kim Miller’s seats are up for grabs, and as of Dec. 31, six St. Joseph residents have filed for the seats. When asked about last-minute filings, Board of Education President,

By Jenna Wilson Missouri Western State University’s Law Enforcement Academy is seeing equipment upgrades and covering tuition fees for incoming cadets. MWSU intends to utilize $150,000 of leftover American Rescue Plan Act funds to provide tuition assistance to cadets who are currently or will be enrolling in its Law Enforcement Academy located at 4525 Downs

By Kendra Simpson St. Joseph residents will soon have a new way to refine their sewing skills, easily strike up conversations and perfect their table etiquette thanks to MidCity Excellence teaming up with Tailored Creations by Toni. Kimberly Warren, CEO of MidCity Excellence, and Toni Spearman, owner and operator of Tailored Creations by Toni, decided

By Chris Fortune St. Joseph families attended the Grand Opening celebration for the inspireU Children’s Discovery Center over three years after the building plans were announced. On Thursday, Dec. 26, at 10 a.m. the Discovery Center opened its doors officially to swarms of families coming to explore the Center’s exhibits. The Discovery Center’s exhibits were

By Charles Christian A trailer designed to look like a Christmas sleigh is being restored by the DeKalb High School FFA decades after it once soared through Lewis and Clark State Park. The sleigh, once an annual tradition in the park, had become worn down to the point where it was dangerous for passengers. It

By Ashley Luthans Winter break has arrived, and there are many activities in St. Joseph that can help children pass the time and beat boredom. The Bode Ice Arena is one place that provides fun for the whole family. People of all ages are welcome to ice skate, regardless of skill level. On open skate

By Nicole Scott Northwest Missouri State University announced the fall 2024 Academic Honor Roll on Friday morning.  The Office of the Registrar for the University in Maryville, Missouri, released the list of students named to the Academic or President’s honor rolls on Friday, Dec. 20.  For the Academic Honor Roll, students must have had a

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By Jazmine Knight The Saint Joseph Symphony is preparing to share their holiday spirit with their annual Holiday Cheer concert on Dec. 21. “It’s probably the most popular show in our season,” said Nancy Schmidt-Brunson, Managing Director. Guests can expect to hear holiday classics such as Sleigh Ride (with a surprise guest conductor), The Little

By NewsPress Now A familiar face will take the reins of the St. Joseph School District in July. Ashly McGinnis, who currently serves as the district’s assistant superintendent of academic services, has been promoted to replace retiring superintendent Gabe Edgar. The St. Joseph School District Board of Education announced its decision Wednesday afternoon. The board

By Kyle Schmidt Students got a break from school Wednesday as a reward for showing up to class all semester. Kids from 17 local elementary schools were invited to Missouri Western State University to watch the Griffons men take on Kansas Christian in a basketball matchup. Mike Buckler with the St. Joseph School District said

By NewsPress Now St. Joseph’s new inspireU Children’s Discovery Center doesn’t officially open until next week, but community members can get a sneak peek in the coming days. A series of soft openings will be offered Friday through Sunday, Dec. 20 through 22 at the center, 521 Felix St. Sessions are offered from 9 a.m.

By Jazmine Knight Four women hoping to become the next superintendent of the St. Joseph School District gathered for interviews Tuesday, with a final decision on the district’s next leader likely to come by the end of the week. The superintendent finalists — Lara Gilpin, SJSD director of secondary education, Ashly McGinnis, SJSD assistant superintendent

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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – More than 2.3 million workers were injured on the job last year in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workers in the industrial sector face significant risks due to routine exposure to heavy equipment such as cranes or machinery, load handling activities, operating electrical components, and heights. These

By Jenna Wilson Two current employees are among the four finalists to become the St. Joseph School District’s next leader. Lara Gilpin, director of secondary education, and Ashly McGinnis, assistant superintendent of academic services, are among the women who district officials will interview on Tuesday. The other finalists are Laura Nelson, superintendent of the School

By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School District discussed a wide array of topics during a series of meetings Monday night. To kick off its Special meeting, the Board of Education recognized Kelly Robb as the 2024 Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ Outstanding Mathematics Elementary Educator and Shantell Cross as the 2024 Outstanding Instructional

By NewsPress Now Students have been selected for this year’s Cotillion for Achievement. The female finalists are Sophia Jura, Central High School; Emma Loehnig, Benton High School; Sophia Mattson, Lafayette High School; Raychel McCamy, Central; Elizabeth Newell, East Buchanan High School; Cathy Nguyen, Lafayette; Andrea Simmons, Benton; and Gracie Wilmes, North Andrew High School. The

By Nicole Scott A Stewartsville C-II School District teacher has won an award from the Missouri State Teachers Association.  Pre-Kindergarten teacher Slater Boyer was named one of the 2024-25 Unsung Heroes by the MSTA.  “The award recognizes those who have made a substantive yet unrecognized contribution to MSTA and our mission to advocate for and

By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – Baby Boomers hit peak retirement in 2024, according to the Retirement Income Institute. In the years to come, we will see the remainder of this generation leave the workforce, as more than 4.1 million turn 65 every year between now and 2027. As Baby Boomers retire, new opportunities are emerging for

By Nicole Scott Missouri Western State University announced on Thursday afternoon that they will be hosting the first ever “Education Day” basketball game. MWSU is partnering with the St. Joseph School District and Lehr Construction to host the inaugural game at 11 a.m. on next Wednesday, Dec. 18. The basketball game itself is titled, “Field

By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph School Board meets Thursday to narrow its search for a new superintendent. The board will gather at 4 p.m. to conduct live virtual interviews with eight semi-finalists in a closed executive session. The number of candidates moving on to the final round is expected to be released on Friday,

By NewsPress Now The St. Joseph School District reported three additional filings for school board. Kenneth Reeder, a former SJSD board member, filed late Tuesday evening. Kim Miller, a current Board member has filed for re-election as of Wednesday. James Mrkvicka, the owner and a veterinarian at Animal Tales Veterinarian Clinic, also filed on Wednesday.

By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – IU Students Prevail in 2024 CME Group University Trading Challenge Indiana University secured another win as it’s been named CME Group’s 21st Annual University Trading Challenge winners! The rest of the top five teams are from outside the United States. This year’s challenge saw record participation from nearly 570 teams across

By Leah Rainwater As of Tuesday, the St. Joseph School District saw only two filings for school board. One from a St. Joseph Pastor, Brian Kirk and the other from a Nurse Practitioner at the Samaritan Counseling Center, Cassandra Veale. Filings have opened for two available positions on the St. Joseph School Board. Both Isaura

By Nicole Scott Missouri Western State University is celebrating graduates this weekend and the public is invited to celebrate as well.  MWSU is expecting 201 graduates to walk across the stage at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Looney Complex. Doors will open for guests at 10:15 a.m. MWSU said that they will

By NewsPress Now Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, is hosting two winter commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 13. The ceremonies are scheduled for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Bearcat Arena at the Lamkin Activity Center located on the NWMSU campus. For individuals who cannot attend in-person, a livestream of each ceremony

By Ashley Luthans Following a year with an extensive delay, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has opened for the 2025-26 school year much closer to its normal timeline. While FAFSA applications generally open on Oct. 1 each year, changes to the system last year kept students from being able to apply for

By Leah Rainwater After announcing proposed plans for a new medical school in June, Benedictine College is looking to hire a dean. This is the latest milestone for the proposed School of Osteopathic Medicine on Benedictine’s campus in Atchison, Kansas. “A Catholic medical school faithful to the teachings of the church and committed to emphasizing

By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School District celebrated parents and students from different cultures at their annual ELD winter party. Hosted by the English Language Development department, the party serves as a fun, safe place to embrace different backgrounds and traditions among the students in the district. The ELD party also serves as an