GLVC basketball championships a huge step for St. Joseph Sports Commission

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Civic Arena is set to become home to another major sporting event.

In 2027, the men's and women's Great Lakes Valley Conference Championships (GLVC) will be held at the Civic Arena through 2029.

This is a major step forward for the St. Joseph Sports Commission from a sporting standpoint. But also for the city of St Joseph from an economic point of view.

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