Daily
Saint Joseph
Friday, August 1st, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Saint Joseph.
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ United Way of Greater St. Joseph is hosting its annual STUFF THE BUS! school supplies drive at two Walmart locations this weekend. Volunteers will collect items today from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the donated supplies will be distributed through partner agencies including The Salvation Army + United Way programs. KQ2
- ➤ The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Glore Psychiatric Museum will host the free Unwind Like a Caveman event on Monday, August 11—offering activities at Corby Grove Park from 6-8 p.m. that include a new shelter house dedication at Corby Pond and a discussion on the One Health initiative, with opportunities for nature-based stress relief. KQ2
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Schütz Container Systems will expand its facility with a $31 million investment that will create 20 jobs at its 5500 Providence Hill site (this expansion is set to be the first of 14 locations to introduce a new industrial packaging line and will benefit from Missouri Works incentives). KQ2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph School District cash reserves fell to 10% at the end of the fiscal year on June 30 as state and local revenues sagged, falling short of the 20% board goal, according to Assistant Superintendent Robert Hedgecorth. He said that if federal funding had arrived before the deadline the reserve would have been closer to 16% — a result still below the target — and officials will review expenses if revenues decline further. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ During Monday night's meeting, the SJSD Board of Education approved two new committees—academic and finance—with seven community members each to guide district decisions. Board members said the committees will bring community insight to support student success. KQ2
- ➤ The St. Joseph Symphony and YWCA launched the Beginning Adventures in Classical Harmony (BACH) program today to help young children learn about music and express their feelings. The program will expand to local childcare and early learning centers soon. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph's Metropolitan Planning Organization and the St. Joseph Area Transportation Planning Organization are leading an online survey to improve local traffic and pedestrian safety—residents can mark hazardous roads on a map and share feedback while project funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation support the effort. KQ2
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR This compact, easy-to-use rangefinder is packed with features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a USB-C rechargeable battery. Lightweight and accurate, it’s a great choice for casual or beginner golfers looking for reliable performance. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Saint Joseph.
-
Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k
7-10 a.m. — Bode Ice Arena St. Joseph — Registration required — A fun summer race event perfect for the whole family with great swag and chip-timing.
-
Firefighter Memorial 5K
8-9 a.m. — St. Joseph Firefighter Memorial — Entry fee supports the Firefighter's Memorial — Participate in a 5K run/walk to honor local heroes and support the community.
-
St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
4-7 p.m. — Stoney Creek Hotel St. Joseph — Ticket information available in June — Celebrate local sports legends at the annual induction ceremony honoring outstanding athletes and contributors.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
A Budget-Friendly Golf Rangefinder with Premium Features
The REVASRI NK‑1000 rangefinder is a surprisingly capable option for golfers who want accuracy without spending a fortune.
Priced under $50, it includes features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a rechargeable USB-C battery. Plus, it’s compact and lightweight, easily locks onto targets, and seamlessly switches between yards and meters. It’s a great pick for casual or new golfers looking for reliable performance at a wallet-friendly price point.
Bonus: Shop more top-rated and best-selling golf products.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Saint Joseph.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Saint Joseph
Welcome to the Daily Saint Joseph, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Saint Joseph, Missouri community. If you like the Daily Saint Joseph, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Saint Joseph.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Saint Joseph and across Missouri. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Saint Joseph
A free Saint Joseph community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailystjoseph.com/sitemap