Monday, April 21st, 2025
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After April's election, the board and incoming superintendent Dr. Ashly McGinnis discussed plans for the upcoming school year and confirmed the district will operate two high schools due to teacher shortages. The board will process Rick Gehring’s resignation and provide updates—trusting community feedback as changes unfold. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A St. Joseph native shared his story after being chosen to serve as a Sentinel at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—he underwent a rigorous 10-day selection process following a year and a half with the Old Guard. He said guarding the tomb is his greatest honor and will return to Virginia in May while his contract wraps up in December. KQ2
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Spring Concert by the Chorale
Evening — First Presbyterian Church — Free entry — Celebrate spring with an enchanting evening of choral music.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM — St Joseph Downtown Partnership — Free admission — Experience a stunning array of sculptures by national artists in Downtown St. Joseph during this annual art walk.
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Annual Open House (Ameliore Medispa & Laser)
Join us from 4-7pm for our annual open house. Grab a friend and come indulge in delicious appetizers, wine, and our best prices of the year! And you won't want to miss out on the extraordinary prize drawings!
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Annual Open House (Ameliore Medispa & Laser)
Join us from 4-7pm for our annual open house. Grab a friend and come indulge in delicious appetizers, wine, and our best prices of the year! And you won't want to miss out on the extraordinary prize drawings!
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Griffon Film Festival
6-10 p.m. — Trail Theatre — Open to the public — Celebrate creativity and cinematic artistry at the Griffon Film Festival.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk
6:30-8 p.m. — St Joseph Downtown Partnership — Free entry — Experience a year-long exhibit showcasing stunning outdoor sculptures by national artists in Downtown St. Joseph.
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Apple Blossom Parade
9:30-10:00 a.m. — St Joseph Aquatic Park — Free entry — Experience the vibrant kickoff of the annual Apple Blossom Parade with a community-focused 5K run/walk.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk
6:30-8 p.m. — St Joseph Downtown Partnership — Free entry — Experience a year-long outdoor gallery of stunning sculptures throughout Downtown St. Joseph.
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C.J. Newsom’s Classic Country & Comedy Show
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Scottish Rite Temple — Dinner menu available — Enjoy an entertaining mix of classic country music and comedy with acclaimed performances and laughter.
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We The Kingdom Unplugged
7:30-9 p.m. — Missouri Theater — Tickets from $28 — Experience an intimate concert with We The Kingdom, delivering heartfelt music and electrifying performances.
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Recreation Fair
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center — Free entry — Discover the fun recreational opportunities available for adults in St. Joseph and surrounding areas.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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