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Why DoorDash and Uber Eats Delivery Is Costing You More

May 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why DoorDash and Uber Eats Delivery Is Costing You More
Wonder why delivery orders have become more expensive during the pandemic? Here’s a breakdown.

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Lobbyists, Unions Seek to Shape Marijuana Industry

May 8, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lobbyists, Unions Seek to Shape Marijuana Industry
Cannabis companies, new trade organizations and banks are looking to shape marijuana-industry ground rules, sending in the lobbyists as more states legalize and Congress weighs measures to further legitimize use.

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Crowder College Honors Employees

May 7, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College honored 2021 employees of the year in the following categories today at their end of year celebration. The recipients are chosen from nominations submitted to the Neosho Area Chamber of […]

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Grocers, Restaurants to Suppliers: Hurry Up, Make More

May 7, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Grocers, Restaurants to Suppliers: Hurry Up, Make More
Retailers are implementing penalties for late or incomplete orders, adding pressure to food makers dealing with labor and ingredient shortages.

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Joplin Little Theatre Spotlight for May 2021

May 7, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

After being in the dark for the past year, Joplin Little Theatre (JLT) is back in operation! Here is what’s coming up this month: Children’s Summer Workshop 2021 Under the direction of Tegan Whited This […]

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MDC Provides TRIM Grant for City of Joplin to Complete Tree Trimming of Urban Forest

May 7, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce its continued partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and their Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) Grant program. This year, the TRIM […]

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Is Buying Up a Texas Village. Homeowners Cry Foul.

May 7, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk’s SpaceX Is Buying Up a Texas Village. Homeowners Cry Foul.
In echoes of the Old West, the Tesla CEO’s rocket firm has been building a company town in seaside Boca Chica, pressuring locals to sell their properties and talking of incorporating the town—a move that could give it eminent domain to seize houses; “bullied us from the beginning.”

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Freeman Celebrates National Nurses Week

May 7, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Nurses offer care, empathy, problem solving, and communication skills. They have stamina, a willingness to learn, critical thinking, leadership and time management skills, and a sense of humor. Nurses are the heart […]

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Biden Tax Plan Takes Aim at Trump-Era Investment Incentive

May 7, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Biden Tax Plan Takes Aim at Trump-Era Investment Incentive
The Biden administration aims to repeal a tax break tied to foreign sales by U.S. companies.

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As Texas Went Dark, the State Paid Natural-Gas Companies to Go Offline

May 7, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on As Texas Went Dark, the State Paid Natural-Gas Companies to Go Offline
A program meant to reduce industrial electricity use during emergencies contributed to power plants not getting fuel during February’s freeze, a Wall Street Journal analysis found.

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  • Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Local Public Hearing Schedule for Liberty’s CCN Request
  • Missouri Southern State University’s Teacher Education Program Exceeds Statewide Performance Benchmarks and Sees Significant Enrollment Growth
  • Joplin Carnegie Library to Host Open House on May 2 for Annual Downtown Tour
  • Connect2Culture Presents ‘Hare & Tortoise’ on March 29
  • U.S. and Western Allies Turn to Reserves to Counteract Gulf Oil Crisis
  • Why Iranian Regime Change Would Transform Global Energy Markets
  • Oil Prices Offer Up a Stunning Reversal
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  • Investigators Say Chinese Cobalt Plant Sickened Congo Town
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