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Saint Joseph
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Great Plains Growers Conference returns to St. Joseph from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10 at Missouri Western State University (the event opens today with full-day workshops and a keynote address by Curtis Millsap on sustainable farming and community ties). St. Joseph Post
- ➤ MCE will celebrate its 25th anniversary at the 12th annual MLK Solutions Summit — Homecoming of Excellence — on Monday, Jan. 19 at MYC/Word of Life, 3902 NE Riverside Road in St. Joseph. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for brunch, and a panel of alumni will share their journeys. St. Joseph Post
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art is hosting its 52nd annual membership exhibition featuring artwork by local creators. The free show opens Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. and runs until Feb. 22. St. Joseph Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Missouri Rep. Brenda Shields from St. Joseph introduced House Bill 1757 to adjust the gifted student program by requiring every school district to screen children for giftedness before third grade using reliable testing starting in the 2026-27 school year. KQ2
- ➤ St. Joseph Museums and Missouri Western State University will host the 26th Super Science Saturday on Feb. 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Remington/Agenstein Hall, offering interactive STEM demos, including a Math Maze — admission is $5 for adults and students and free for children 5 and under. St. Joseph Post
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Winter Renewal: A Wellness Retreat
10 AM – 4 PM — Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art — $125 — Experience a restorative day with yoga, meditation, and creative arts in a tranquil museum setting.
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Galentine's Paint & Sip
6-8 p.m. — The Den — Ticket required — Celebrate love and friendship with a fun paint project and a welcome drink.
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DiOzzy Concert
6:30-10 p.m. — Good Times Event Center — All ages welcome — Experience the debut of DiOzzy, Kansas City's tribute to Black Sabbath.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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