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  • [ September 9, 2026 ] Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri Receives $10,000 Grant from UMB Bank and FHLB Des Moines Through Member Impact Fund Nonprofit
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Kansas City University’s College of Dental Medicine Receives Generous Gift from La-Z-Boy Foundation to Support Scholarships

May 23, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Kansas City University’s (KCU) College of Dental Medicine (CDM) located on the Farber-McIntire Joplin Campus received a generous $10,000 gift from the La-Z-Boy Foundation. The donation will support the Patterson Family Foundation […]

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Meta Agrees to Sell Giphy on Regulator’s Order

May 23, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Meta Agrees to Sell Giphy on Regulator’s Order
Shutterstock said it agreed to buy Giphy for $53 million in net cash, giving it a mobile content platform with 1.7 billion daily users.

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Shareholder Activists Drag Companies Into U.S. Culture Wars

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Shareholder Activists Drag Companies Into U.S. Culture Wars
Businesses face proposals on abortion, guns and climate change as groups with various viewpoints strive to get their agendas heard at this year’s annual meetings.

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Activist Investor Calls on Yelp to Explore Sale

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Activist Investor Calls on Yelp to Explore Sale
TCS Capital Management has built a stake in Yelp and is calling on the service-recommendation site to explore strategic alternatives.

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Slow Return to Work Pummels Office Stocks

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Slow Return to Work Pummels Office Stocks
Vacancies are climbing and rents are sinking amid a stalled return-to-office rate.

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Unlock the Power of Mentorship: Join Big Brothers Big Sisters and Make a Difference Today!

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

The need for positive role models and mentors has never been more crucial. Many children and teenagers face daunting challenges, including social isolation, academic difficulties, and limited opportunities. Community members can change this by partnering […]

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Inflation Hit Americans’ Finances Last Year

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inflation Hit Americans’ Finances Last Year
The share of adults who reported being worse off financially climbed to the highest since 2014, according to a Fed survey, as inflation eroded earnings and savings.

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City of Joplin Works to Inventory Trees in City Parks with Funding from MDC Community Forestry Grant

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin’s Parks and Recreation Department is updating an existing inventory of trees in City Parks. This work along with an assessment of the structural risks of the trees is […]

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Meta Fined $1.3 Billion Over Data Transfers to U.S.

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Meta Fined $1.3 Billion Over Data Transfers to U.S.
The record privacy penalty by the EU puts pressure on Washington to complete a deal that would allow Meta to send user data stateside.

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Post Your Volunteer Opportunities Through Crowder College

May 22, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

Do you need volunteers for an event or a service project? Crowder College invites the community to post their volunteer opportunities on their website for students and staff to see! Freshmen at Crowder are required […]

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  • Amazon Plane’s Systems Weren’t Deployed to Slow Jet Before Crash, Investigators Say
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  • States That Gave Data Centers Billions in Tax Breaks Are Now Ripping Up the Deals
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  • Aperol’s Maker Bets Americans Are Ready for a Pinker, Sweeter Spritz
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  • ‘60 Minutes’ Returns in a Major Test for New Leadership
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  • Ford’s Use of Chinese Tech Called ‘Unacceptable’ by Transportation Secretary
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  • Joplin Schools’ East Middle School Principal Recognized as MoASSP Middle School Principal of the Year for Southwest Missouri
  • Freedom of Flight Museum to Host Wings & Wheels Car Show and Fly-In on October 3
  • Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri Receives $10,000 Grant from UMB Bank and FHLB Des Moines Through Member Impact Fund
  • Joplin Empire Market to Host Hobbit Day on September 19
  • Amazon Plane’s Systems Weren’t Deployed to Slow Jet Before Crash, Investigators Say
  • States That Gave Data Centers Billions in Tax Breaks Are Now Ripping Up the Deals
  • Aperol’s Maker Bets Americans Are Ready for a Pinker, Sweeter Spritz
  • ‘60 Minutes’ Returns in a Major Test for New Leadership
  • Ford’s Use of Chinese Tech Called ‘Unacceptable’ by Transportation Secretary
  • Joplin Jailbirds Present ‘Taylorville: An Unofficial Live Tribute Band’ on October 2 at Joe Becker Stadium
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  • Rhonda Cottrell: Thank you, Doug Heady, for keeping us informed about the weather. I appreciate your efforts!
  • Grace Bisonkasynopolska: Sounds like an interesting event. I wonder what kind of local vendors will be there.
  • Dorothy: Is Lindsey still with KOAM . She is outstanding!
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