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Freeman Health System Appoints Chris Powell as New Senior VP Chief Operating Officer

November 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Chris Powell has been named Freeman Health System’s Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. He has worked in nearly every conceivable segment of the healthcare industry over the last three decades. What […]

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Watered Gardens Ministries to Host 2025 Empty Bowls Event on November 13

November 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Join Watered Gardens Ministries for their 13th annual Empty Bowls event on Thursday, November 13, 2025! Reminiscent of the “soup lines” from the mid 1930’s, Empty Bowls is a grass roots fundraiser brought to people in […]

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Missouri Southern State University Announces Abi Almandinger as Director of Alumni and Donor Relations

November 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) is pleased to announce that Abi Almandinger (’96) will join the University Advancement team as director of alumni and donor relations beginning November 3, 2025. A proud MSSU alumna, Almandinger […]

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The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties to Host Annual Red Kettle Kick-Off on November 10

November 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

The Salvation Army of Jasper and Newton Counties warmly invites the community to join them for their annual Red Kettle Kick-Off on Monday, November 10 at 7:00 am at 724 S. Kentucky Avenue. This special […]

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Crowder College to Host McDonald County Secession Exhibit Beginning November 5

November 6, 2025 Erin Slifka 0

(Jane, MO) – Crowder College McDonald County is unveiling the new McDonald County Secession Exhibit, a local historical display created in collaboration with multiple, passionate hands. This includes local historian, Crowder alumni and current Missouri […]

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Wise’s Pretax Profit Falls Despite Top-Line Growth

November 6, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Wise’s Pretax Profit Falls Despite Top-Line Growth
Pretax profit dropped 13% in part due to heavier administrative expenses including hiring. Underlying income was up 13%.

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Commerzbank Raises Interest Income Guidance Again

November 6, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Commerzbank Raises Interest Income Guidance Again
The lender nudged up its guidance for the year, expecting its top line to continue to be supported by higher income from the interest it makes on loans.

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Air France-KLM Posts Lower Net Profit After Costs Rise

November 6, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Air France-KLM Posts Lower Net Profit After Costs Rise
The Franco-Dutch carrier group said unit costs rose, partly driven by labor, air-traffic and airport charges, but the increases were moderating.

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U.S. to Reduce Flight Traffic by 10% at 40 Airports Because of Shutdown

November 5, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. to Reduce Flight Traffic by 10% at 40 Airports Because of Shutdown
The U.S. transportation secretary says the move is an effort to relieve unpaid air-traffic controllers.

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UPS Plane That Crashed Was 34 Years Old—and Repaired in September

November 5, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on UPS Plane That Crashed Was 34 Years Old—and Repaired in September
One of the engines fell off during takeoff of the MD-11, an old workhorse for FedEx and UPS that is in the process of being phased out.

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