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St. Joseph Flood – 2019
The view from River Road, just North of the Casino. Our thoughts are prayers are with our fellow St. Joseph citizens that experienced any loss from this flood.
Read More »Saint Joseph’s Parks and Parkway System
Holidays Downtown
MOVE ALONG, MOVE ALONG, NOTHING TO SEE HERE
While it has been announced that Geoffrey Hirson’s application to vacate Monterey Street for a biodiesel refinery has been withdrawn, someone evidently wants to discourage any additional questions on how this idea managed to advance as far as it did. If you are a concerned citizen or organization opposed to expanded refinery operations in the heart of St. Joseph, you should show up at tonight’s Council meeting anyway.
Read More »Hirson Out as CEO of Riverbend Biodiesel
Uncovering More Answers
People Are Right To Be Alarmed
Proposed Biodiesel Project: The Questions and The Facts
Bridging the Gap: Third Thursdays
What makes a good college town? Is it hipster poetry readings at a local open-mic? Is it a homecoming parade that brings the entire community together? Is it rallying behind a sports team? When one thinks of a ‘college town’ one pictures Lawrence or Manhattan KS, Columbia MO, Lincoln NE, and others. Each of these cities have vibrant interactions between community and university. Among the results of a study conducted this summer by students from Kansas State University, Missouri Western…
Read More »Brief: Contract remains unchanged
St. Joseph City Council Member At-Large and Deputy Mayor Kent O’dell confirmed to Tuning Fork today that in a closed session lasting three (3) hours Tuesday evening, devoted to the review of the City’s contract with City Manager Bruce Woody, the Council voted to leave the document unchanged.
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