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Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Earns “A” Grade for Patient Safety from Leapfrog Group

November 14, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Pittsburg, KS) – Mercy Hospital Pittsburg has earned an A grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog. Mercy Hospital Pittsburg was among just 32% of hospitals nationwide to earn […]

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Watered Gardens Ministries’ Marketplace Thrift Store to Hold Black Friday Weekend Sales on November 28 and 29

November 14, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Watered Gardens Ministries is excited to announce that their Marketplace Thrift Store (220 W. 2nds Street) will be holding Black Friday sales all weekend after Thanksgiving! The community is invited to visit the Marketplace Thrift […]

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Crowder College’s Adult Education & Literacy Program Receives 2025 Outstanding Performance Award

November 14, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College’s Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Performance Award from the Missouri Adult Education & Literacy Office at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The recognition […]

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Inside the Frantic Push to Reverse Verizon’s Decline

November 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inside the Frantic Push to Reverse Verizon’s Decline
After the board soured on Hans Vestberg’s network-first focus, his successor as CEO is planning major cost cuts.

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Companies Predict 2026 Will Be the Worst College Grad Job Market in Five Years

November 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Companies Predict 2026 Will Be the Worst College Grad Job Market in Five Years
Hires from the Class of 2026 will stay largely flat, employers project, as layoffs rise and AI is able to do more entry-level tasks.

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Paramount, Comcast, Netflix Prepare Bids for Warner as Deadline Approaches

November 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Paramount, Comcast, Netflix Prepare Bids for Warner as Deadline Approaches
Warner Bros. Discovery is holding an auction process in the hopes of having it completed by the end of the year.

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Boeing Defense Workers Approve New Five-Year Contract

November 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Boeing Defense Workers Approve New Five-Year Contract
Roughly 3,200 St. Louis-area machinists ended a nearly 15-week strike that curbed jet-fighter production.

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Disney Stock Drops as Revenue Disappoints

November 13, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney Stock Drops as Revenue Disappoints
Streaming and experiences profits were up, and Disney says it will return more cash to investors.

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Joplin Schools’ Parents as Teachers to Host Two Holiday Events in December

November 13, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Joplin Schools‘ Parents as Teachers (PAT) is excited to announce their two holiday-themed events, which will be hosted in December. The group is still accepting donations of necessary supplies and/or treats for both events. See […]

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Joplin Parks and Recreation Department to Host Joplin’s Annual Tree Trail with Ceremony Kick-Off on December 4

November 13, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The holiday season is right around the corner, and the Joplin Parks and Recreation Department wants to celebrate by inviting the community to join them for their Annual Holiday Tree Trail Competition! Businesses and nonprofits […]

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