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MOKAN Partnership to Host Southwest Missouri Economic Forum on June 23

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The MOKAN Partnership will host the Southwest Missouri Economic Forum in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City on Tuesday, June 23. MOKAN Partnership will welcome guest speaker, Jeremy Hill, […]

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Serious Chemical Accidents Are Rising in the U.S.—and Getting More Dangerous

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Serious Chemical Accidents Are Rising in the U.S.—and Getting More Dangerous
Aging infrastructure is making more plants susceptible to accidents. Many are repeat offenders.

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Gerald Shreiber, Who Turned the Soft Pretzel Into a Ubiquitous Stadium Snack, Dies at 84

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Gerald Shreiber, Who Turned the Soft Pretzel Into a Ubiquitous Stadium Snack, Dies at 84
He built a snack-food empire with such products as the SuperPretzel, ICEE drinks and Dippin’ Dots ice cream.

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The Core Disney Strategy Behind Its Empire, According to the Hosts of ‘Acquired’

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Core Disney Strategy Behind Its Empire, According to the Hosts of ‘Acquired’
The ‘Acquired’ podcast traces Walt Disney’s formula to generate reliable profits in a hits-based industry, or basically why we now buy Elsa everything

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Connect2Culture Presents Annual Liberty Celebration! on June 27

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) is excited to announce the return of the annual Liberty Celebration! on June 27 at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 West 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801). Please note that […]

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Local Burger Chains Are Winning the Fast-Food Wars

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Local Burger Chains Are Winning the Fast-Food Wars
In-N-Out, Culver’s and Whataburger drive sales and location growth with fresh food and friendly service.

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Vegas Was Once America’s Bargain Vacation. Now It’s a Luxury Destination.

June 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Vegas Was Once America’s Bargain Vacation. Now It’s a Luxury Destination.
Like the U.S. economy broadly, Las Vegas increasingly relies on a smaller group of well-off people.

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Iran Deal Skirts Why Trump Went to War

June 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Iran Deal Skirts Why Trump Went to War
Plus, the Supreme Court ruled the government can’t ban all drug users from owning guns, and a business deal tore apart Earth, Wind & Fire.

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Stocks Rally, Gas Prices Fall as U.S., Iran Move Ahead on Peace Deal

June 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Stocks Rally, Gas Prices Fall as U.S., Iran Move Ahead on Peace Deal
Nasdaq gains nearly 2% in a reversal from Wednesday’s decline.

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How Charlamagne Tha God Mastered the Modern Media Era

June 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on How Charlamagne Tha God Mastered the Modern Media Era
His long-running morning show “The Breakfast Club” makes headlines and is a Netflix hit. His media empire is growing.

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  • Freeman Health System Provides Update on One Call Patient Access Initiative
  • Joplin Schools to Host Bus Camp for Kindergarten and First-Grade Students and Families on August 8
  • Nexus, an OCH Event Center to Host Pasta-Making Class on July 25
  • Joplin Parks and Recreation Announces UCI Pump Track World Championship on August 14 and 15 at MOmentum Bike Park
  • Nippon Paint Makes $8.6 Billion Bid for AkzoNobel’s Decorative-Paints Unit
  • Forget France: China Is the New Foie Gras Champion
  • Regis Resources Won’t Match Genesis Bid For Vault Minerals
  • Disney’s ‘Moana’ Remake Crashes at Box Office
  • EV Batteries Are Lasting Longer Than Expected. Readers Share Their Experiences.
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