Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Captain Michael Clay retired from the St. Joseph, Mo. Fire Department after over 20 years of service, concluding his final shift on July 30th. KQ2
- ➤ Meierhoffer Funeral Home in St. Joseph celebrates 130 years of family ownership, spanning five generations, and highlights its evolution and expansion of services. St. Joseph Post
- ➤ The AFL-CIO in St. Joseph, Missouri, calls for more participation in the Continuum of Care's monthly meetings to tackle homelessness. KQ2
- ➤ Soles for Christ's shoe drive in St. Joseph, Missouri, supports local families with new footwear for the school year, aiming to alleviate back-to-school expenses. KQ2
- ➤ The Northside Pride Association offered free back-to-school haircuts to St. Joseph students to boost their confidence. News-Press NOW
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The St. Joseph Police Department seeks public assistance to identify two individuals linked to a vehicle theft and subsequent damages to several other vehicles on August 12, 2024. KQ2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. Joseph School District teachers and staff will receive raises after the passage of Proposition S, enhancing the district's ability to retain and recruit educators. KQ2
- ➤ The St. Joseph School District recommended sleep routines for students, aligning with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's guidelines, to enhance behavioral and attention performance for the 2024-25 academic year. KQ2
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dawn Lanning has been appointed as the new Finance Director of St. Joseph, MO, bringing 24 years of experience to lead fiscal improvements and transparency. KQ2
- ➤ The City of St. Joseph is alerting residents to a public hearing by MoDOT on the future of the I-229 Double Decker Bridge this Thursday. KQ2
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk Exhibition
Experience a vibrant outdoor exhibition featuring diverse sculptures from national artists in Downtown St. Joseph, showcasing creativity and community engagement.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph
Experience an eclectic display of new sculptures in Downtown St. Joseph, showcasing the creativity of national sculptors as part of the 11th annual Allied Arts Council Sculpture Walk.
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Mexican Train Dominoes Game
Experience a fun afternoon of Mexican Train Dominoes at the Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center, an open group welcoming players every Tuesday.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk
Experience an eclectic display of stunning sculptures by national artists showcased in Downtown St. Joseph throughout the year, featuring guided walks and public voting on your favorites.
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Weekly Spades Game at Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center
Experience a fun-filled afternoon playing spades every Thursday at the Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center with friends and community members.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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