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City of Joplin to Begin Improvement Project on E. Zora Street Between Duquesne Road and MO-249 on March 3

February 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

On Tuesday, March 3, the City of Joplin will begin improvements to Zora Street between Duquesne Road/Hall Street and MO Highway 249.  During the first phase of this project, Zora Street between Duquesne Road and […]

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KPM, CPAs & Advisors Welcomes Luke Schnurr

February 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Springfield, MO) – KPM CPAs & Advisors is pleased to announce that Luke Schnurr has joined the firm as a member of their tax team. Luke provides business and individual tax services to clients across […]

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Downtown Joplin Alliance to Host 2026 Ticketed Downtown Lofts Tour as Fundraiser

February 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(JOPLIN, MO)  – Downtown Joplin Alliance is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Downtown Lofts Tour, a ticketed fundraiser to be held on May 2, 2026, from 2:00 to […]

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Joplin High School Names New Assistant Principal

February 26, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of Trent Barratt as an assistant principal at Joplin High School, effective July 2026. Barratt most recently served as principal at Neosho High School, […]

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Washington Post Losses Topped $100 Million in 2025

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Washington Post Losses Topped $100 Million in 2025
The paper, known in part for its coverage of the Watergate scandal and the Pentagon Papers, has struggled to find a sustainable business model.

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Wall Street Traders Are Pouncing on the Tariff Refund Chaos

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Wall Street Traders Are Pouncing on the Tariff Refund Chaos
Investors are paying more for tariff-refund claims since the Supreme Court struck down the president’s tariffs.

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Nvidia Beats Back Bubble Fears With Record $68 Billion in Sales in Fourth Quarter

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nvidia Beats Back Bubble Fears With Record $68 Billion in Sales in Fourth Quarter
“Computing has changed,” CEO Jensen Huang said, citing agentic AI as driver of 94% profit surge.

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The $130 Billion Race for Companies to Get Their Tariff Money Back

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The $130 Billion Race for Companies to Get Their Tariff Money Back
At least 1,800 companies have filed lawsuits seeking refunds from the government.

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Paramount Streaming Revenue Rises, but TV Segment Faces Headwinds

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Paramount Streaming Revenue Rises, but TV Segment Faces Headwinds
The media company is pursuing a high-stakes bid for rival Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Joplin Fire Department’s ISO Rating Stays at 2; Department Remains in Elite Group

February 25, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

The Joplin Fire Department’s ISO rating remains at a 2, keeping them in an elite group of fire departments in Missouri. Currently, only 32 agencies in Missouri have the 2 rating. The department recently underwent […]

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  • Anvil Axe Co. Brings Excitement, Competition, and Community Together in Southwest Missouri!
  • Guaranty Bank Announces Promotion of Brett LaForest to Vice President, Senior Consumer Lending Underwriting & Residential Leader
  • Joplin Schools Educator Named Gilder Lehrman Missouri History Teacher of the Year
  • China’s New Export Engine: Supplying the Factories of the World
  • China’s New Export Engine: Supplying the Factories of the World
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  • ‘Refine, Baby, Refine’ Is the Energy Industry’s New Mantra
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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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