Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Saint Joseph. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Story Collective, an independent bookstore in St. Joseph, received the James Patterson Bonus Award for its contribution to local literature sales. KQ2
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The St. Joseph School District Board discussed improving attendance rates, awarded teachers, and announced a $20 million project for new turf at high schools to benefit students and athletes. KQ2
- ➤ Missouri Western State University celebrates its first Education Day by hosting 2,000 students for a special daytime basketball game against Kansas Christian College, aiming to inspire the next generation and strengthen community bonds. St. Joseph Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Planned Parenthood Great Plains has filed a lawsuit against Missouri to expedite full reproductive rights for residents following the approval of Amendment 3, despite existing statutes causing delays. KQ2
- ➤ Mike Schumacher has been appointed as the new city manager of St. Joseph after a thorough search and interview process. News-Press NOW
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3rd Annual St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame Holiday Hoops Classic
This event features a basketball tournament including local high schools competing in a doubleheader format over three days at the St. Joseph Civic Arena.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph
The 11th annual Sculpture Walk features a diverse array of new sculptures from national artists displayed throughout Downtown St. Joseph, enhancing the local art scene.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph
The Downtown Sculpture Walk features a diverse collection of new sculptures from national artists, displayed in an outdoor exhibition throughout the year in St. Joseph, Missouri.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph
The Downtown Sculpture Walk features an eclectic mix of new sculptures created by national artists, offering a year-long outdoor exhibit in Downtown St. Joseph.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph
The 11th annual Allied Arts Council Sculpture Walk showcases a diverse array of outdoor sculptures from national artists, providing a year-long public arts experience in Downtown St. Joseph.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph
The 11th annual Allied Arts Council Sculpture Walk features an eclectic mix of new sculptures by national artists displayed throughout Downtown St. Joseph, inviting community interaction and participation.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph
This annual public arts project showcases an eclectic mix of new sculptures by national artists throughout Downtown St. Joseph, Missouri.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph, MO
The 11th annual Allied Arts Council Sculpture Walk features an eclectic collection of new sculptures by national artists displayed throughout Downtown St. Joseph.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk Launch
The 11th annual Sculpture Walk in Downtown St. Joseph showcases an eclectic mix of new sculptures by national artists as part of a public arts project.
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2024-2025 Downtown Sculpture Walk in St. Joseph
The 11th annual Downtown Sculpture Walk features a collection of 15 eclectic sculptures from national artists, highlighting the creativity and artistry throughout the city's landscape.
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