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The Independent Living Center Launches Cruise Raffle to Support Services for Individuals with Disabilities

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Independent Living Center (TILC) is excited to announce a new Cruise Raffle as part of its upcoming Smokin’ for Support: A TILC BBQ Bash fundraiser, taking place September 19, 2026, from […]

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MOKAN Partnership to Host Southwest Missouri Economic Forum on June 23

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The MOKAN Partnership will host the Southwest Missouri Economic Forum in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City on Tuesday, June 23. MOKAN Partnership will welcome guest speaker, Jeremy Hill, […]

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Serious Chemical Accidents Are Rising in the U.S.—and Getting More Dangerous

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Serious Chemical Accidents Are Rising in the U.S.—and Getting More Dangerous
Aging infrastructure is making more plants susceptible to accidents. Many are repeat offenders.

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The Core Disney Strategy Behind Its Empire, According to the Hosts of ‘Acquired’

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Core Disney Strategy Behind Its Empire, According to the Hosts of ‘Acquired’
The ‘Acquired’ podcast traces Walt Disney’s formula to generate reliable profits in a hits-based industry, or basically why we now buy Elsa everything

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Gerald Shreiber, Who Turned the Soft Pretzel Into a Ubiquitous Stadium Snack, Dies at 84

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Gerald Shreiber, Who Turned the Soft Pretzel Into a Ubiquitous Stadium Snack, Dies at 84
He built a snack-food empire with such products as the SuperPretzel, ICEE drinks and Dippin’ Dots ice cream.

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Connect2Culture Presents Annual Liberty Celebration! on June 27

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Connect2Culture (C2C) is excited to announce the return of the annual Liberty Celebration! on June 27 at the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex (212 West 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801). Please note that […]

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Local Burger Chains Are Winning the Fast-Food Wars

June 19, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Local Burger Chains Are Winning the Fast-Food Wars
In-N-Out, Culver’s and Whataburger drive sales and location growth with fresh food and friendly service.

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Vegas Was Once America’s Bargain Vacation. Now It’s a Luxury Destination.

June 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Vegas Was Once America’s Bargain Vacation. Now It’s a Luxury Destination.
Like the U.S. economy broadly, Las Vegas increasingly relies on a smaller group of well-off people.

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Iran Deal Skirts Why Trump Went to War

June 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Iran Deal Skirts Why Trump Went to War
Plus, the Supreme Court ruled the government can’t ban all drug users from owning guns, and a business deal tore apart Earth, Wind & Fire.

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Stocks Rally, Gas Prices Fall as U.S., Iran Move Ahead on Peace Deal

June 18, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Stocks Rally, Gas Prices Fall as U.S., Iran Move Ahead on Peace Deal
Nasdaq gains nearly 2% in a reversal from Wednesday’s decline.

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