By Ashley Luthans The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election is quickly approaching, and Missourians will see a handful of issues on the ballot that affect them and their state. In the 2020 presidential election, 3,025,962 votes were cast in the state of Missouri. Missouri Western State University student Cole
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By Ashley Luthans The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with several local businesses, hosted its annual Manufacturing Day for students on Thursday morning. The students began their morning at BioZyme and were able to tour the facility. President and CEO of BioZyme Lisa Norton said she was excited to help the students see
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By NewsPress Now Community members who are grocery shopping this weekend won’t have to go far to make a difference and donate to Second Harvest Community Food Bank. Second Harvest is collecting nonperishable items for its “Fill the Van” food drive, with a focus on pasta noodles and sauce, boxed dinners, breakfast items, snacks, rice,
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By NewsPress Now Tenderloin lovers have a chance to make a difference this month, with tenderloin proceeds going toward student lunch debt each Thursday throughout October. The St. Joseph School District Foundation is hosting the 2024 Tenderloin Challenge to help tackle school lunch debt in the district. Every Thursday in October, $1 from every tenderloin
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By NewsPress Now First-time voters can learn the basics of the process at a program on Monday at the St. Joseph Library. The program, which runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Downtown branch, 927 Felix St., is intended to give unbiased information about voting and what an election entails. There will
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By NewsPress Now The Doniphan County Health Department will have its drive-thru flu clinic next week. The event will run from 9 a,m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at 201 S. Main St. in Troy, Kansas. Those arriving for the vaccines should pull into the alley behind the health department from the south and
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By NewsPress Now Historical architecture buffs and lovers of the paranormal both have programs to look forward to next week at the Rolling Hills Library. At 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, Shelly Haynes from the St. Joseph Museums will take a look at the life of Edmond J. Eckel, who was the architect of many
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By NewsPress Now by Heidi Schwarzwald, MD (NAPSI)—Seniors, caregivers and their families and support systems should prioritize certain steps to promote healthy aging—many of which can happen from the comfort and convenience of their homes—including the following: 1. Improve your lifestyle: Improving lifestyle is crucial with age, with 95% of adults
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By Jazmine Knight The St. Joseph School District will be heading into their next board meeting with tons of local opinions after they completed a series of community input sessions. Spring Garden, Bode and Robidoux Middle School each hosted an hour-long session where parents, staff and local residents could voice their thoughts and opinions about
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By NewsPress Now A water main repair is closing indoor programming at InterServ, 5400 King Hill Ave., through Thursday morning. The center’s Meals on Wheels will run on Thursday, and other programming is expected is expected to start running again at 11 a.m.
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By Chris Fortune Members of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce focused on the city’s recent successes and the overall economy at the annual Economic Development Summit. Local government leaders and business owners gathered over breakfast for the presentation led by Thomas Hoenig, the former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, who
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By Ashley Luthans St. Joseph School District officials and school board members presented a check to Second Harvest Community Food Bank on Wednesday after raising money for Hunger Action Month. The total amount donated was $1,360, in which funds were raised with portions of ticket sales at two “Orange Out” football games in September. Shannon
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By Cameron Montemayor Among the historic races and ballot measures in the November general election, voters in Missouri will also see a proposal seeking to raise the state’s minimum wage by nearly $3. If approved by voters, Proposition A will increase Missouri’s minimum wage over a two-year period from $12.30 to $13.75 by January 2025,
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By Jazmine Knight As part of the St. Joseph School District’s superintendent search, the district is inviting the community to voice their opinions. St. Joseph School Board President LaTonya Williams shared details on how the input session will work and tips for giving constructive feedback. “It’s not going to be like an open forum kind
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By Leah Rainwater Monday night’s city council meeting saw a 7-2 vote to withdraw a fundraising extension for the YMCA’s plans for a new indoor aquatic facility, solidifying the project’s deadline as the end of 2024. With an original fundraising deadline of the end of the year, the extension request would have moved the deadline
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By Ashley Luthans A regional organization aiming to increase charitable giving in Northwest Missouri announced three new members to its board of directors. Monica Bailey, Lindsey Holcumbrink and Joshua Strong have been welcomed into the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri. The organization began in 2009 and is a public charity with the goal of making philanthropy
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By NewsPress Now About $2.7 million in upgrades are on the way for the Platte County Courthouse. Commissioners approved a bid with Straub Construction to renovate the building, which was built in the 1860s, beginning in December. American Rescue Plan Act funding is being used for the project as part of the county’s overall plan
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By NewsPress Now An author with local ties will discuss her new Civil War book in two presentations Thursday. Tonya Graham McQuade will share excerpts from “A State Divided: The Civil War Letters of James Calaway Hale and Benjamin Petree of Andrew County, Missouri, 1862-65,” which includes 50 previously unpublished letters written by two of
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By Ashley Luthans As temperatures lower, the need for warm clothes increases. In order to help the community, The Salvation Army is hosting its annual coat drive in order to provide coats, hats, gloves and more to those in need. The Salvation Army is requesting coats of all sizes, especially children’s sizes, through Oct. 18.
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By NewsPress Now Two St. Joseph School District leaders were honored Monday for going above and beyond in their roles. Jill Huntsman of the Hillyard Technical Center received the “Administrator of the Year” award from the Missouri Council of Career and Technical Administrators. Landi Quinlin of Truman Middle School was honored with the “Middle Level
Continue ReadingBy Brandpoint (BPT) Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Hear from Peloton instructor, Hannah Corbin, as she opens up about the challenges and triumphs she experienced on her journey to receiving a Hashimoto’s disease diagnosis. If you’re living with a thyroid condition, you may be at an increased risk
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By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is an ultra-rare lung disease with approximately 3,600 diagnosed cases in the United States. Unfortunately, some people are potentially living with the disease without knowing it, as it is often misdiagnosed. That is why the American Lung Association, with support from Savara Inc., is launching a new
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By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – Diabetes remains a growing health crisis in the United States, but many people living with diabetes are confused as to which foods should be part of their meal plan, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). For example, many people believe that those with diabetes or prediabetes should avoid potatoes, but
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By Leah Rainwater The St. Joseph City Council voted on a large number of bill resolutions at Monday’s meeting. It was also Interim City Manager Clint Thompson’s first meeting in his new position. “A majority of the items tonight have to deal with some funding and time lines,” said Thompson. “The city is up against
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By NewsPress Now As the St. Joseph School District searches for a new leader, officials are looking for the community’s input. This Wednesday, Oct. 2, three community input sessions are planned to gather feedback on what residents would like to see in a new superintendent. The sessions, which are open to parents, staff, students and
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – There are many reasons to feel good about consuming farmed salmon from Chile. According to researchers, farmed salmon is one of the healthiest and most environmentally friendly proteins you can eat. The USDA recommends that Americans increase consumption of fatty fish like salmon as part of a healthy diet. To
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By NewsPress Now Bill Slantz Party: Libertarian Previous offices: n/a — owner of radio and television consulting firm W.G. Slantz Company Key issues/experience: former state chair of the Libertarian Party of Missouri, limiting government intervention in business, separating education from governmental control Website: https://billslantz.com/
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By NewsPress Now Andy Maidment Party: Libertarian Previous offices: n/a — IT security professional Key issues/experience: 21 years of service in the Army and Missouri National Guard, limiting government, protecting people’s money by cutting taxes, reducing government waste Website: https://www.maidmentformissouri.com/
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By Cameron Montemayor The Federal Reserve’s decision last week to slash interest rates for the first time in four years may have some wondering when the move will start to have a noticeable impact on borrowing costs locally. Jason Satchell, a business and finance professor at Northwest Missouri State University with a master’s degree in
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By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – When you’re on the road in wintry conditions, what you don’t know can hurt you. That’s why it’s alarming that only three in 10 drivers know this vital fact: All-season drivers aren’t designed for winter roads. Yes, “all-season” is their name. But most tires sold in the United States are
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