Robidoux Row Museum brings students on westward expansion tourÂ
Rock Port Elementary students visited the museum to hear about westward expansion and build upon what they recently learned in class.Â
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Hillyard Technical Center to host weekend plant sale
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Hillyard Technical Center will host a plant sale to support the Future Farmers of America (FFA). The sale will go from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9 and starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 and until plants are sold out. The sale is cash
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MWSU honors faculty and staff
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University honored its employees during the 2025 Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception. Awards were presented to eight individuals in different categories. Dr. James Carviou, an associate professor of journalism, won the award for Outstanding Academic Advisor. Dr. Lane DesAutels, an associate professor of philosophy
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SJPD, FOP honors teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Teachers in the St. Joseph School District were able to get some sweet treats for Teacher Appreciation Week Tuesday morning. The St. Joseph Police Department and Lodge 3 of the Fraternal Order of Police raised over $1,000 to show their support for educators in the St. Joseph School District.Â
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MWSU to celebrate 350 graduates during spring commencement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University will celebrate the achievements of 350 graduates during two spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 10. Ceremonies will take place in the MWSU Fieldhouse in the M.O. Looney Complex. Graduation is free and open to the public. MWSU will confer 290 undergraduate degrees and 60
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Department of Education to resume loan payback for borrowers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The U.S Department of Education will officially resume collecting defaulted federal student loans on Monday, May 5, marking the end of a three-year pause, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic. For thousands of Missourians, and particularly residents of St. Joseph, this could mean renewed pressure from loan services, especially
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Lions Clubs of St. Joseph hosts 63rd annual Scholastic Honors Luncheon
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Lions Clubs of St. Joseph held their 63rd annual Scholiastic Honors Luncheon event for students around the district. The top 10% of 2025 graduating honors students from schools in the St. Joseph School District, St. Joseph Catholic Academy and the St. Joseph Christian Academy were celebrated for their
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Benedictine College announces new deans for proposed School of Osteopathic Medicine
ATCHISON, Kan. (News-Press NOW) — Benedictine College announced it will hire deans to head it’s School of Osteopathic Medicine. Marla DePolo Golden, DO, MS, FACEP will be the founding dean of the proposed Benedictine College School of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to accepting the position, Golden served as the dean of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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Missouri Western announces new dean of students
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University has named a new dean of students: Daniel Avegalio.
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SJSD School Board approves new administrators for 2025-2026 school year
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education has approved appointments of four administrators for the 2025-2026 school year. Tom Evans has been appointed the principal of Edison Elementary. Evans previously served as the assistant principal at Oak Grove Elementary since 2021. He began his career in education in
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SJSD looks for community feedback to move forward
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District’s Prop 2 bond measure was not passed by voters in the April 8 General Municipal Election, now SJSD wants to understand the ‘why’. SJSD is asking community members to participate in a brief survey consisting of 10 questions, which will take about two minutes
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SJSD Board of Education begins process to fill board vacancy
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education announced it will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, April 29 to fill a recently vacant BOE seat. The Board requires all individuals who wish to be appointed, to meet the following eligibility requirements. Be a U.S. citizen Be a voter of
Continue Reading SJSD hosts board meeting Monday night
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education held it’s monthly meeting on Monday, April 28 at the Troester Media Center, located at 3401 Renick St. Last month’s BOE meeting covered important topics across the district, including proposed salary schedules, curriculum, and attendance reports. The board also discussed the
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Central High School presents ‘Night of Jazz’
The St. Joseph High School All Star Jazz Band plays in a Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival in 2017.
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Missouri Western choir and band present spring concerts
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western finishes the school year with two music concerts at Potter Hall on the MoWest campus. First, at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, the Missouri Western Chorale will perform its spring concert. Choral Music Director Dr. Paul Dease, who is in his second year at Missouri Western,
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MWSU holds financial workshop
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri Western State University’s Craig School of Business will hold a financial workshop, featuring an expert panel. The workshop will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19 at the Downtown Library located at 927 Felix St. The workshop will feature discussion on budgeting, saving and investing and
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The future of DEI at local universities
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a move that reflects a broader cultural and political shift across Missouri, both Northwest Missouri State University and Missouri Western State University have officially dissolved their offices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Trickling down from state and federal executive orders, both universities are now reassessing, not only the
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NWMSU Professor receives Governor’s Award
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One professor from Northwest Missouri State University received the Governor’s Award for Excellence from Governor Mike Kehoe in Jefferson City on April 2. Shelly Hiatt is a professor of counseling at NWMSU’s School of Health and Wellness. Hiatt joined Northwest’s faculty in 1997 and teaches courses related to psychology
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New Generation Singers celebrate anniversary
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local choral group for students is celebrating 55 years.
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Former SJSD Board member issues statement for departure
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After announcing his departure during a Board reorganization session, Rick Gehring has issued a statement to the St. Joseph community. During Monday night’s meeting, Gehring made mention of “protecting his peace”. “I’ve made the decision to step down from the St. Joseph School Board. It wasn’t something I had
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St. Joseph School District Foundation holds19th Annual ‘Tribute to Teachers’ Banquet
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Foundation honored local educators at a banquet Tuesday evening. The 19th Annual Tribute to St. Joseph Teachers and Staff Banquet will highlighted the Teacher of the Year, Support Person of the Year, Innovator of the Year and Apple Seed Grant recipients. “This is actually
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Youth Alliance hosting Children’s Fair
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Youth Alliance’s annual Children’s Fair is taking place on Tuesday at the St. Joseph Civic Arena to help kids develop a love for reading. The event included entertainment, interactive stations, book-themed activities and more. The morning session started at 9 a.m. with an evening session beginning at 5:30
Continue Reading Gehring resigns with one year left
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Rick Gehring, a St. Joseph School District Board of Education member, announced his resignation at Monday’s annual reorganization meeting. Gehring mentioned having a “hard time” continuing his position on the board and is looking to “protect his peace.” The BOE will seek out applications from community members to fill
Continue Reading SJSD School Board holds reorganization meeting, Prop 2 follow up
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization work session on Monday. The Board honored Isaura Garcia and welcomed incumbent, Kim Miller and new Board member Jennifer Kerns. After four rounds of voting, LaTonya Williams was re-elected as Board president. Ronda Chesney was elected as
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International students at NWMSU impacted by legal status terminations
MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Some international students at Northwest Missouri State University have had their visas revoked, school officials said in a statement Friday afternoon. The action comes after the United States Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would terminate the legal status of some international students attending colleges and universities in the United
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Summit addresses substance use with teens
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — High school students learned about the connection between mental health and substance use through a summit hosted by the Youth Alliance on Friday.
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SJSD holds annual Earth Day event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Students across the St. Joseph School District participated in Earth Day activities at Robidoux Middle School. Although the event happened just before Earth Day, which is Tuesday, April 22, it gives students a chance to participate in promoting environmental stewardship, scientific exploration and community collaboration. “I think the biggest
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Native plants for sale through Missouri Western fundraiser
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Advance orders are being taken for a native plant sale at Missouri Western State University. The college’s student chapter of the Wildlife Society is hosting the fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3 on the second
Continue Reading SJSD’s Prop 2 results forces ‘Plan B’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After a night filled with some wins and some losses, some may be wondering, “What comes next” for St. Joseph’s high schools. The St. Joseph School District’s Proposition 2 bond measure to build a new high school South of U.S. Highway 36 was voted down by St. Joseph residents
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Prop 2 bond measure defeated
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District’s Prop 2 bond measure was defeated by about 800 votes. Over 53% of voters dis-approved of the measure to build a new high school south of U.S. Highway 36. The measure would have had to win with a 57% simple majority. “It was extremely
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