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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ FOTAS is hosting its annual 'Puttin' for Mutts' golf scramble on August 23 for four-person teams paying a $300 fee with food like hot dogs and hamburgers provided. Sponsorship options — gold at $750, silver at $475, and bronze at $200 — are available to support the animal shelter. KQ2
- ➤ Nestlé Purina workers volunteered 310 hours during the 24th annual Purina Cares Day as about 150 employees helped more than eight local nonprofits in Saint Joseph by cleaning, painting, serving meals, packing food baskets, and other tasks. They supported groups like Second Harvest, InterServ, United Cerebral Palsy, YWCA, the St. Joseph School District, and the Open Door Food Kitchen—demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the community. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ On Tuesday, August 5, residents will meet with police, fire officers and other public safety agencies at Civic Center Park from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event will include live music by local teen band The Arsonists (performing from 5:30 to 6:30 and again from 7 to 8) and free food (hot dogs, chips, drinks and ice cream from Sack's Ice Cream Truck). KQ2
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rudy C's Ice Cream, a traveling stand that has served St. Joseph since 2022, served summer camp roommates on August 1 and was booked by the Kansas City Chiefs to bring its specialty Mexican ice cream to camp — an honor that may lead to more bookings. KQ2
- ➤ Schütz Container Systems will invest $31 million to add a new industrial packaging line and hire 20 workers in St. Joseph using a state tax credit program—marking its third expansion since 2014 in a growing business park. Gov. Mike Kehoe said the move will bring quality jobs and strengthen Missouri’s manufacturing sector. St. Joseph Post
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph School Superintendent Ashly McGinnis said she is working to restore district pride as she begins her first school year by focusing on improving academics, especially literacy, math, science and social studies, and addressing a 16% budget reserve to meet the 20% goal — her theme for the year is 'We Believe in St. Joseph.' St. Joseph Post
- ➤ St. Joseph School District will hold Back to School Night on August 14 with Pre-K and secondary schools hosting from 4—6 p.m. and elementary schools from 5—7 p.m.; students will begin classes on August 19. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Buchanan County Fair Board and County Commission have chosen a local contractor (Al J. Mueller Construction Company) to build a new fairground near East Buchanan Middle School in Easton after more than 40 years without one. The planned 20-acre site, with an estimated cost of ($1.6 million), will host local events and support 4-H and FFA members as work begins in mid-August and the fairground opens by April 1. KQ2
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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