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Joplin Public Library Expands Wireless Internet Opportunities with CARES Grant

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Joplin Public Library users can now enjoy new, exciting opportunities to access broadband technologies, following the receipt of CARES Act funds. Grant funds have been used to purchase 20 wireless mobile hotspots […]

Health Care

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Offers Mini-Grants Up to $6,000

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is offering up to $6,000 to Missouri employers interested in initiating or improving workplace wellness policies and programs and making sustainable changes that support employee health […]

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IBM to Spin Off Services Unit to Accelerate Cloud-Computing Pivot

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on IBM to Spin Off Services Unit to Accelerate Cloud-Computing Pivot
IBM plans to spin off a major part of its information-technology services operations, as the 109-year-old tech pioneer sharpens its focus on the faster-growing cloud-computing business and AI.

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City Reminds Citizens About Local Ordinance Governing Political Signs

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – As the U.S Presidential election set for November 3 nears, the City of Joplin would like to remind local and national campaign offices of the City’s ordinance regarding political signs.  “The City […]

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Freeman Neosho Hospital Demonstrates New Telemedicine System

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Newton County commissioners and the superintendents of five school districts in the county joined Freeman Neosho Hospital in announcing the arrival of telemedicine in a media event Wednesday at Diamond Elementary School.  […]

Banking & Finance

Arvest Foundation Donates $5,000 to Aspire Scholarship Program

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Arvest Bank leadership, on behalf of the Arvest Foundation, were happy to donate $5,000 to support the mission of the Aspire Scholarship Program. The award funds will go towards supporting single parents […]

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McDonald’s Boosts Sales With Drive-Throughs and Travis Scott

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on McDonald’s Boosts Sales With Drive-Throughs and Travis Scott
McDonald’s said its U.S. sales have bounced back from the initial shock of the pandemic, thanks to sped-up drive-throughs and a meal promotion with musician Travis Scott.

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Samsung Forecasts Highest Operating Profits in Two Years

October 8, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Samsung Forecasts Highest Operating Profits in Two Years
Samsung Electronics said it expects around 12.3 trillion won ($10.6 billion) in operating profits for the third quarter, rising on the same period a year earlier and driven by stronger smartphone and consumer electronics sales.

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Chicken-Industry Officials Indicted in Price-Fixing Probe

October 7, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chicken-Industry Officials Indicted in Price-Fixing Probe
Six current and former chicken-industry executives face price-fixing charges, marking an expansion of the U.S. government’s antitrust prosecutions in the $65 billion poultry industry.

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Facebook to Suspend U.S. Political Ads on Election Day

October 7, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook to Suspend U.S. Political Ads on Election Day
The social-media company takes its latest step to combat potential confusion and abuse related to the vote.

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