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He Earns $1,000 a Job—and He’s a Car Dealer’s Worst Nightmare

March 14, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on He Earns $1,000 a Job—and He’s a Car Dealer’s Worst Nightmare
With car prices soaring, one man deploys dealer speak to talk down the sticker price on behalf of buyers: “You’re hiring a middleman to deal with the middleman to make the middleman more efficient.”

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Iran War Delivers Windfall to America’s Oil Country

March 14, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Iran War Delivers Windfall to America’s Oil Country
Higher energy prices might vex the economy, but they provide a financial boost for some states, helping to close budget deficits and fix roads.

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FedEx Overtakes UPS as the New King of Delivery

March 14, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on FedEx Overtakes UPS as the New King of Delivery
UPS still delivers more packages, but FedEx now has the bigger market capitalization as Wall Street rewards the company for its cost-cutting efforts.

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The $40 Billion Game of Youth Sports Has Only One Winner: Dick’s Sporting Goods

March 13, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The $40 Billion Game of Youth Sports Has Only One Winner: Dick’s Sporting Goods
Parents have never spent more time and money on youth sports—or at this sports juggernaut.

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Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Business of the Year Nominees

March 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce (JACC) and Forvis Mazars are excited to announce the finalists for 2026 Business of the Year Awards. This year, 16 businesses and nonprofits were nominated by […]

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The Iran War Is Now Disrupting Global Trade

March 13, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Iran War Is Now Disrupting Global Trade
The conflict is rippling through supply chains and snarling trade far from the Middle East.

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George Washington Carver National Monument Plans Prescribed Fire for March 16–21

March 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Diamond, MO) – George Washington Carver National Monument is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire between March 16 and March 21, 2026, weather permitting. The operation is expected to take one day. Most of the […]

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Missouri Southern State University Announces 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27, Showcasing Expanded Mission, Interactive Sessions, and Virtual Tours

March 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) will host the 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit on March 27 at the Taylor Performing Arts Center on the MSSU campus. The annual event brings together health care […]

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Inside a Legendary Animation Studio’s Race to Save Its Clay

March 13, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inside a Legendary Animation Studio’s Race to Save Its Clay
The Wall Street Journal went inside the studio behind “Chicken Run” to learn how its beloved clay almost disappeared for good.

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Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri to Host Great Futures Luncheon on April 8

March 13, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

Join the Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri for their Great Futures Luncheon on Wednesday, April 8 at 11:30 am. This is an opportunity to step inside the mission of the Boys & Girls […]

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  • Crowder College Names Dr. Phillip Witt Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • City of Joplin and Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce Announces May Day Spring Cleaning Event Set for May 1
  • Community Blood Center of the Ozarks Announces Updated Tattoo Guidelines Allowing More Donors to Give Blood Immediately
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