US Business
Berkshire’s Buffett Plans to Keep Class A Shares Until Successor Wins Over Investors
Warren Buffett shares his thoughts on his career and Berkshire’s future in a letter.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
‘Going Quiet’: Nine Big Takeaways From Warren Buffett’s Last Letter as CEO
The Oracle of Omaha weighed in on aging, envy and great American comebacks.
Nonprofit
Lafayette House Receives $10,000 Grant from The Bramlage and Willcoxon Foundation to Invest in Staff Training and Professional Development
(Joplin, MO) – Lafayette House is grateful to announce a $10,000 grant award from The Bramlage and Willcoxon Foundation supporting a comprehensive staff training and professional development initiative. This investment will enable Lafayette House staff […]
Events
Missouri Public Service Commission Sets Local Public Hearing on December 8 in Missouri-American Water Case to Acquire and Operate Water and Sewer Systems from the City of Neosho
(Jefferson City, MO) – The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a local public hearing on Monday, December 8, 20205, to receive customer comments in a case filed by Missouri-American Water (MAWC) to acquire […]
Events
First Tuesday Lunch to Benefit Children’s Haven: Community Invited to Enjoy a Delicious Meal and Make a Difference on December 2
(Joplin, MO) – Children’s Haven and First Presbyterian Church Joplin invites the community to join them for the monthly First Tuesday Lunch on December 2 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at 509 S. Pearl […]
Health Care
Famed Nigerian Doctor Brings Pediatric Expertise to Southwest Missouri and Freeman Health System
(Joplin, MO) – Roughly 5,750 miles, as the crow flies, separates Joplin from Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Dr. Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim’s hometown. Today, she happily calls Joplin her home. As a general pediatrician, she sees […]
US Business
Permira to Buy JTC in $3 Billion Deal
The price represents a 49% premium to JTC’s closing price on Aug. 13, the day before Permira made its first offer.
US Business
FAA Limits Private Aircraft Flights at Major Airports
The restrictions will affect private jet flights at a dozen airports, including Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, and Chicago’s O’Hare, according to the National Business Aviation Association trade group.
US Business
BBC Director General and News Chief Resign After Criticism of Editorial Practices
Tim Davie and Deborah Turness are leaving the news organization following criticism over the editing of remarks by President Trump that were included in a documentary program.
US Business
What America’s Longest-Tenured Employees Say About Work—Then and Now
A small number of employees at the largest companies have stayed in one job for decades, making them witnesses to the often-surprising evolution of work.