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Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Elon Musk Relies on Gwynne Shotwell to Make SpaceX Soar
Shotwell has an expansive role at the rocket and satellite company, helping to foster its rise. With an IPO looming, the toughest stretch may still lie ahead.
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There Are 29,000 People on a Waitlist for Beans—and It’s Not for the Fiber
The bean economy is booming. America’s bean king wants Rancho Gordo to be known for something other than the latest health fad.
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The 3,000-Person Team Working in Secret to Create Disney Magic
It’s a $60 billion bet on the future of entertainment—and it’s up to the Imagineers to make it work.
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Trump Presses Oil Executives to Invest in Venezuela—but Gets Lukewarm Reception
Exxon’s CEO says the South American country is currently “uninvestable” and plans to send a technical team to assess the situation.
Education
Missouri Southern State University’s Cragin Art Gallery Presents ‘Rupture’ by Nazanin Moghbeli
The Cragin Art Gallery at Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is pleased to present Rupture, an exhibition of painting and drawing by Iranian-American artist and cardiologist Nazanin Moghbeli, on view from January 19 to February 13, 2026. […]
Events
Watered Gardens to Present Funds from the 13th Annual Empty Bowls Event
(Joplin, MO) – Watered Gardens Ministries invites the community to join them on Tuesday, January 20 at Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop as they present checks to the organizations who are the beneficiaries of […]
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The Feds Need to Bail Out the Pizza Industry
The automobile industry got one. Banks got one. Why not give a bailout to our nation’s beloved pizzerias?
Education
Crowder College to Host Ribbon Cutting for Advanced Training & Workforce Center on January 26
(Joplin, MO) – Crowder College will host a ribbon cutting for its newest facility on January 26 at 1:30 pm. The Advanced Training and Workforce Center is located at 3405 S. Hammons Blvd, Joplin, formerly […]
Events
City to Host Inaugural State of Community Event on January 14, 2026
Join community leaders for the City of Joplin’s inaugural State of the Community event. We’re bringing together leaders and partners from across local government, business, education, and non-profit sectors – as well as any interested citizens […]