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Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School Art Teacher Jessi Vacca Selected for Competitive, Award-Winning Fellowship

November 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Ms. Jessi Vacca, a Studio Art teacher at Thomas Jefferson Independent Day School, has officially been selected as one of only 28 nationwide for the Lowell Milken Family Foundation’s (LMFF) 2025-2026 cohort […]

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AI Data Centers Are Banging on Crypto’s Door

November 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on AI Data Centers Are Banging on Crypto’s Door
Developers desperately need access to electricity—and bitcoin miners are in a prime position to assist.

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Kansas City University Expands Ultrasound Curriculum Following Successful Elective Program with Butterfly

November 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Butterfly Network, Inc. (Butterfly) a digital health company transforming care with handheld, whole-body ultrasound and intuitive software, published outcomes of the point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) elective program at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM), a collaboration […]

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City of Joplin to Close South Indiana Avenue Near 32nd Street Due to Utility Work

November 18, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The City of Joplin advises drivers who are traveling on South Indiana Avenue past 32nd Street to use a detour at 36th Street, due to an unexpected road closure. The closure is necessary due to […]

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The World’s Most-Watched YouTube Video Hasn’t Made Its Creator Rich

November 18, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The World’s Most-Watched YouTube Video Hasn’t Made Its Creator Rich
The Korean company behind the ubiquitous song “Baby Shark” is hampered by ad restrictions on children’s content but wants to raise funds for expansion via an IPO.

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Joplin Public Library Receives Grant to Add Nintendo Switch Gaming Cart to Teen Department

November 17, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Joplin Public Library is excited to add a new Nintendo Switch gaming cart in the Teen area, thanks to a recently awarded Bramlage & Willcoxon Foundation grant. The new gaming cart […]

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Joplin Schools Early Childhood Programs Boosting Kindergarten Readiness

November 17, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Positive data trends in Joplin Schools Early Childhood programs are showing improved outcomes for incoming kindergarten students. Each year, Joplin Schools staff use a screening tool on incoming kindergarten students called DIBELS. […]

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Crowder College and Arvest Bank Partner with Other Institutions to Bring Documentary to Area

November 17, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Jane, MO) – Crowder College has partnered with several other colleges and organizations to bring Gone Guys documentary to our area. A powerful new documentary inviting viewers into a timely, necessary conversation about the challenges […]

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Omnicom Executive to Lead Brand Consulting Firm That Works With Private Equity

November 17, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Omnicom Executive to Lead Brand Consulting Firm That Works With Private Equity
Fundamentalco, which spun out from Blackstone in 2024, focuses on brand strategy for clients such as Bain Capital, Visa and Hilton.

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The Hidden Risk When Retailers Ask for a Five-Star Review

November 17, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Hidden Risk When Retailers Ask for a Five-Star Review
Even satisfied customers get turned off, thinking the company is trying to manipulate them.

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  • Former Neiman Marcus Chief Is Picked to Lead Saks Through Bankruptcy
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