By Caitlin Yamada – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) SIOUX CITY — For chefs, two popular art forms to learn are fruit and vegetable carvings and ice sculptures. “Ice intrigued me more so than fruit and vegetable carving,” said Robert Dowd, executive chef at the Sioux City Convention Center. For more than 15 years, Dowd
Continue ReadingBy DOLLY A. BUTZ – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) SIOUX CITY — A Denver woman was arrested early Christmas Day on felony drug charges, after allegedly sideswiping a Sioux City Police patrol vehicle and striking a fire hydrant. Kayla J. Dreesen, 30, is charged with controlled substance violation and failure to affix a drug
Continue ReadingBy BRUCE R. MILLER – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) “Wicked” proved there’s still life in big-budget studio films. But the bulk of 2024’s best still came from independent studios, streaming services and foreign filmmakers. Does that say the business is expanding? Or has the capital of moviemaking shifted? Take a look at the list
Continue ReadingBy Nick Hytrek – Sioux City Journal, Iowa (TNS) SIOUX CITY — The City of Sioux City has reached a $7,500 settlement with a Nebraska woman whose nose was broken while tubing at Cone Park. Jennifer Peterson, of Elkhorn, Nebraska, had sued the city and Sioux City Parks & Recreation Foundation in August for negligence
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By DAVID McHUGH – Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for Feb. 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition, saying it was the only way to give the country a stable government capable of tackling its problems.
Continue ReadingBy EVELYNE MUSAMBI – Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has raised concerns over the rising number of government critics who were apparently abducted as four people were reported missing over the weekend, bringing the total number of abductions to 82 since the anti-government protests in June. Four
Continue ReadingBy AP FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Germany’s president orders parliament dissolved for an early election on Feb. 23.
Continue ReadingBy Daniel Zeilstra – The Kansas City Star (TNS) Friday’s TV / radio COLLEGE FOOTBALL The Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl: Oklahoma vs. Navy, at Fort Worth, Texas, 11 a.m., ESPN, KCTE (94.5 FM, 1510 AM) The Birmingham Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. Vanderbilt, at Birmingham, Ala., 2:30 p.m., ESPN The AutoZone Liberty Bowl: Texas Tech
Continue ReadingBy SARAH WATSON – Quad City Times, Davenport, Iowa (TNS) Voters in parts of Scott, Clinton and Jackson counties will vote Jan. 28, 2025, in a special election for their state senator, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday. Former senator for District 35, Chris Cournoyer, was sworn in a week ago as the state’s new
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By AIJAZ HUSSAIN – Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Authorities in India have declared a seven-day mourning period to honor Manmohan Singh, officials said Friday, as politicians and public paid tributes to the country’s former prime minister widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program. Officials canceled all cultural and entertainment events
Continue ReadingBy AP SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s opposition-controlled parliament votes to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo.
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By YIQI AMERICA INC. DETROIT, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — YIQI AMERICA INC., a subsidiary of Tianjin Yiqi Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., specializing in the installation and supply of automotive assembly and welding equipment, has officially announced the opening of its new office located at 120 North Washington Square, Ste 300, Lansing, MI 48933. This strategic
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By AP DALLAS (AP) — Parts of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas were under severe weather watches early Friday as the National Weather Service predicted a storm system in the Gulf of Mexico could bring high winds, hail and possible tornadoes to the region. “Heavy showers and thunderstorms continue to race across Louisiana and the Gulf
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By JOSEF FEDERMAN and WAFAA SHURAFA – Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports, while the World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight in Sanaa, with a crew member injured.
Continue ReadingBy Business Wire OSAKA, Japan & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 27, 2024– Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has approved the use of HYQVIA ® [Immune Globulin Infusion 10% (Human) with Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase] in patients with agammaglobulinemia or hypogammaglobulinemia 1, disorders characterized by very low or absent levels
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By NewsPress Now Marriage applications David Michael Holmes, 54, and Christyl Elizabeth Walters, 54, both of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Spencer Riley Taylor, 32, and Tonya Rene Hood, 40, both of St. Joseph. Jonathan Hieu Trang, 24, Fresno, California, and Thi Trinh Nu Nguyen, 26, St. Joseph. Scotty Frank McCoy, 36, and Samantha Rose Lay, 36,
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By NewsPress Now Thefts reported from Dec. 13 to Dec. 22 5655 S. 4th St., items stolen at school-elementary/secondary. 1724 N. 2nd St., burglary at residence/home. 2318 N. Belt Highway, vehicle theft at other/unknown. 3109 N. 10th St., items stolen at residence/home. 2507 Meadow Trl., items stolen at highway/road/alley. 3022 S. Belt Highway, items stolen
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By NewsPress Now Arrests reported Dec. 18 to Dec. 24 Shannon Burditt Power, 57, 7716 SE 116 Rd., warrant for failure to appear in court. Jose Perez, 19, 2212 Messanie St., city charge for DWI/DUI. Glenn Allen Walker Jr., 49, 3711 Woodlawn Ter., warrant for failure to appear in court. Joshua Drake Nunn, 26, 3140
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By NewsPress Now Address: 32137 State Hwy. 6, Jamesport, MO Phone: 660-684-6931 Business hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday by appointment Year established: 2011 Victor Graber, the original founder of Jamesport Builders, was a general contractor, building everything from pole barns to houses for 20 years. He and his crew did
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By NewsPress Now Deeds of trust reported from Dec. 19 to Dec. 24 Bobbi Fox, Charles Fox to US Bank National Assoc., 3 56 35 PT SW Quarter $237,500. Kibrom Araya, Almaz Alemayehu to US Bank National Assoc., 11 57 35 PT SW Quarter $40,945. Garrett Grier, Danielle Dotson to Bank of Plattsburg, Union State
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By NewsPress Now archerlawncare.com Address: 5201 N.E. Woodbine Road, St. Joseph, MO 64505 Phone: 816-279-7200 Business hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday E-mail: service@ archerlawncare.com Year established: 1999 Number of employees: 25 Twitter: @archerlawncare Facebook: facebook.com/alcinc Archer Lawn Care, Inc. is based on the principles of providing a complete and quality solution
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By NewsPress Now rhcl.org Address: 1904 N. Belt Hwy., St. Joseph, MO 64506 Additional locations: Savannah Branch, 514 W. Main St., Savannah, MO 64485 Administrative Office, 1912 N. Belt Hwy., St. Joseph, MO 64506 Phone numbers: Phone Belt Branch 816-232-5479 Savannah Branch 816-324-4569 Business hours: Belt Branch: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday;
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By NewsPress Now Address: 4725 Easton Road, St. Joseph, MO 64503 Business hours: 24/7 Phone: 816-671-7800 Year established: 1968 Number of employees: 180 The facility that houses International Paper was built in 1968 as part of the Mead Containers group. In 1987, the facility was purchased by Weyerhaeuser and conducted business under that name for
Continue ReadingBy Kellis Robinett – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 26—Phoenix Call it the Dylan Edwards Bowl. Sure, Kansas State’s 44-41 victory over Rutgers on Thursday at Chase Field technically took place at the postseason football game known as the Rate Bowl. But fans will remember it fondly because of what Edwards accomplished during a thrilling
Continue ReadingBy Kellis Robinett – The Wichita Eagle (TNS) Dec. 26—Phoenix The Kansas State football team ended its season with one of the most exciting bowl wins in school history. Avery Johnson and Dylan Edwards led the Wildcats to a thrilling 44-41 victory over Rutgers at the Rate Bowl on Thursday inside Chase Field. It was
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By Cameron Montemayor In an age of podcasts, streaming and cell phones, Bob Ford is always seeking new ways to adapt and spark a passion for St. Joseph’s history and the lessons it can provide. Each week is a new adventure and opportunity to educate for the St. Joseph native and author, who spends his
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By Jenna Wilson While her original life journey didn’t include advocating for abused children, Carrie Watkins had a change of heart and felt the need to be a voice for so many in St. Joseph. Watkins graduated from Missouri Western in 2003 with a bachelor’s in social work and a minor in gerontology, with an
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By Kendra Simpson Everyone wants to know their family members are receiving the best possible treatment when dealing with an illness as scary as cancer. Those who have had the honor of meeting Dana McDaniel knew they would receive that very treatment. “I get to see people at their most vulnerable states which is something
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By Cameron Montemayor Over the last 14 years, longtime Central High School history teacher Jeff Carter has helped turn the school’s Scholar Bowl program into a state powerhouse while mentoring countless students to academic success along the way. A desire to coach ultimately led Carter, a former Central alum, to start the Scholar Bowl program
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By Kendra Simpson Growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean Paul Mundungu experienced first hand the privilege of clean water, which is why he’s dedicated so much time, effort and money to helping others across the world. In 2011, after being drafted into the Diversity Visa Lottery, Mundungu moved to St. Joseph with
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