On back nine of long career, Kempf’s tenure defined by dedication to parks
St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities Director Chuck Kempf talks during an interview with News-Press NOW outside Phil Welch Stadium in 2024.
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“Ready to grow”: New city manager eager to further St. Joseph’s development
St. Joseph city manager Mike Schumacher speaks during an interview with News-Press NOW on Jan. 4 in St. Joseph.
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City manager job open in Maryville
Maryville, Missouri, is looking for a new city manager. City Manager Greg McDanel has submitted his resignation after 13 years of service, and March 7 will be his last day. City officials cited millions in grant funding secured, expanded public-private partnerships and enhanced quality-of-life initiatives as highlights of McDanel’s tenure. “It has been the honor
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City Council votes to cancel Feb. 18 meeting
Flags fly in front of City Hall and Civic Center Park on a hot August day in St. Joseph.
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Council OKs contract to accelerate landfill cell construction
Landfill operators and staff move trash in 2023 at the St. Joseph Landfill.
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City sewer rates to increase
The City of St. Joseph has made numerous government-mandated improvements to its water-protection plant on the South Side. The cost of those improvements is leading to another sewer rate increase, the first in six years.
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