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Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences updates name to Kansas City University

October 28, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Kansas City, MO, October 28, 2020) – Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences will now operate as Kansas City University (KCU). This update reflects KCU’s expansion into a more comprehensive health sciences university and […]

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Pinterest’s Revenue Soars as Pandemic Boosts Engagement

October 28, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Pinterest’s Revenue Soars as Pandemic Boosts Engagement
Pinterest posted strong revenue and user growth in the third quarter, as the social-media company saw significantly greater pandemic-fueled engagement than it did in the spring.

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Leadership Joplin Class Of 2020 Celebrates Graduation

October 28, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Following a delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Leadership Joplin Class of 2020 celebrated their graduation with a dinner and ceremony at Club 1201 on October 27.  Developed by the Joplin Area […]

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City Begins Study to Assess Parks and Recreation Facilities and Programs

October 28, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Planning for the future is a key component to ensure the City of Joplin’s parks system is positively addressing items to provide amenities for its citizens. In this effort, the Parks and […]

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Bayer, BASF Weedkillers Cleared by EPA for Another Five Years

October 27, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bayer, BASF Weedkillers Cleared by EPA for Another Five Years
The agency said its reapproval of dicamba herbicides, which have been blamed for damaging millions of acres of crops in recent years, would provide clarity to farmers who say they need the spray to combat hard-to-kill weeds.

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Microsoft Continues to Ride Virus-Fueled Demand for Cloud

October 27, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Microsoft Continues to Ride Virus-Fueled Demand for Cloud
The software company expects the pandemic-era surge in demand for cloud-computing services, videogaming and computers that delivered a solid quarter to persist at least through the rest of the year.

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Zimmer Cares 2021 Submissions Opening November 1

October 27, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Zimmer Marketing, KIX 102.5, NewsTalk KZRG, Kissin 92.5, Classic Hits 93.9, Big Dog 97.9, and the Talker are doing even more to give back to the local community in 2021. We are […]

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MSSU to Create New Center for Applied Behavior Analysis

October 27, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The early childhood education offerings at Missouri Southern State University will soon receive a major enhancement that will benefit students and area families.  Construction is set to begin on November 9 on […]

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Twitter’s Jack Dorsey: A Hands-Off CEO in a Time of Turmoil

October 27, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Twitter’s Jack Dorsey: A Hands-Off CEO in a Time of Turmoil
The CEO, who splits his time between two companies, delegates most major business decisions in part so he can pursue his personal passions—including an intense curiosity about others. His management style now faces one of its biggest tests.

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Facebook’s Public Policy Chief in India Steps Down

October 27, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook’s Public Policy Chief in India Steps Down
Ankhi Das had opposed applying hate-speech rules to a politician from the ruling Hindu nationalist party, along with at least three other individuals and groups flagged internally for promoting or participating in violence.

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