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City of Joplin Names Richard Pearson as Joplin Police Chief

August 31, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin’s City Manager Nick Edwards is pleased to announce that Rich Pearson has been named as the Chief of the Joplin Police Department. Pearson is currently serving as Captain of […]

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The Alliance of Southwest Missouri Seeks Community Support to ‘Give Kids a Boost’

August 31, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Alliance of Southwest Missouri’s Safe Kids Program needs help! Due to an increase in demand and a shortage of funds, the Alliance has run out of dollars to supply families in […]

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BBB Business Tip: Eight Ways to Build Stronger Industry Relationships

August 31, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

A spider web, with its intricate structure fanning out from a single connection point, is beautiful. If you’re a business owner, that design is relevant, especially regarding relationships. The nexus of your web is the […]

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Latest Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Information for September 2023

August 31, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) regularly collects information on upcoming arts, culture, and entertainment events in the Joplin area. This is the most recent information that C2C has received or collected for September 2023. Other listings could be […]

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3M Just Agreed to a $6 Billion Settlement. More Lawsuits Await.

August 31, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on 3M Just Agreed to a $6 Billion Settlement. More Lawsuits Await.
Manufacturer faces lawsuits over forever chemicals filed by personal injury lawyers, state attorneys general.

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A Private Phone. Secret Recordings. Inside One CEO’s Relationship With a TV Anchor.

August 31, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A Private Phone. Secret Recordings. Inside One CEO’s Relationship With a TV Anchor.
Under Armour’s Kevin Plank shared nonpublic financial details with Stephanie Ruhle, and she gave advice on how to address negative publicity.

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Mark Thompson Helped Revive the New York Times. CNN Is His Next Test.

August 30, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Mark Thompson Helped Revive the New York Times. CNN Is His Next Test.
The new CEO to take over the cable news network ahead of the key 2024 presidential election cycle.

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City of Joplin to Hold Annual Auction on Saturday, September 16

August 30, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The City of Joplin will hold its annual auction on Saturday, September 16, 2023, beginning at 9:00 am. The auction will be held in the Street Maintenance Barn, which is located northwest […]

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Crowder College’s Paramedic Instructor Honored for Service

August 30, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College is proud to announce Paramedic Instructor & Allied Health Division Chair Ike Isenhower was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for achieving 30 consecutive years of […]

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Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri to Celebrate 20th Birthday with Lawn Party on Sunday, September 10

August 30, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Children’s Haven of Southwest Missouri will host a birthday lawn party with sweet treats, music, and games to celebrate 20 years of a “home for children and help for families” on Sunday, […]

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