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Freeman Health System Receives $2.1M Federal Grant to Establish First-Ever Program for People Experiencing Homelessness in Joplin

September 23, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has been awarded a $2.1 million federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant to establish a Street Medicine Training Outreach program, an innovative initiative that expands access to […]

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Why a Defense Startup Built a U.S. Supply Chain for Its 3-D Printer

September 23, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Why a Defense Startup Built a U.S. Supply Chain for Its 3-D Printer
California-based Divergent Technologies recently raised $290 million at a $2.3 billion valuation.

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USDA Puts Food Researchers on Leave

September 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on USDA Puts Food Researchers on Leave
The move comes days after the Trump administration abruptly canceled an annual Agriculture Department report that measures hunger in America.

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Kimmel’s Late-Night Show to Return to ABC Tuesday

September 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Kimmel’s Late-Night Show to Return to ABC Tuesday
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” had been suspended indefinitely last Wednesday, after controversy erupted over his remarks regarding the killing of Charlie Kirk.

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Who Uses H-1B Visas the Most, in Charts

September 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Who Uses H-1B Visas the Most, in Charts
Visas used for skilled workers fill a tiny portion of the U.S. workforce but include jobs at some of the biggest technology companies.

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WayPoint UAV Drone Services Offering Discount on Services for Chamber Members During the Month of September

September 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

WayPoint UAV Drone Services is excited to announce that they are offering a discount to Chamber members throughout the month of July! Chamber members can receive 15% off their final total on all drone services, which […]

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Score 1 for Health Launches School Year Screenings at Kansas City University Campuses

September 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Medical and dental students at Kansas City University (KCU) stepped out of the classroom and into hands-on learning, welcoming hundreds of elementary school students for free health screenings to officially launch program for the 2025–26 […]

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Spirit Airlines Furloughing One-Third of Its Flight Attendants

September 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Spirit Airlines Furloughing One-Third of Its Flight Attendants
The bankrupt airline plans to furlough 1,800 of its roughly 5,200 flight attendants, another effort by the carrier to slash expenses.

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Crowder College’s Board of Trustees Name Chett Daniel as President

September 22, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College‘s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Chett Daniel the tenth president of Crowder College during the regular Board meeting on September 18, 2025, after meeting in closed session. […]

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A City Built on Corn Flakes Pins Hopes on New Kellogg Owner

September 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A City Built on Corn Flakes Pins Hopes on New Kellogg Owner
Declining cereal sales and job cuts have worn on Kellogg’s hometown, but locals say its sale to Ferrero can jolt the business.

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