Local Interests
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Joplin Head Start funded for now, but shutdown could cause future problems
Will the government shutdown affect the Head Start program? Joplin Area Head Start Director Lisa Harnar tells Newstalk KZRG, not…
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Senior meals restored for now at all area Senior Centers
Great news! All Four State area senior centers are back serving weekday meals. Charlotte Foust with the Joplin Area Agency…
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Missouri Congressman Alford: ‘Misery’ Is All Shutdown Has Left to Offer
(Missourinet) Missouri Republican Congressman Mark Alford is responding to Democratic leaders in the state who say they won’t support reopening…
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Cold weather rules take effect November 1
Cold Weather Rules are about to go into effect across the four-state area. They are designed to help people who…
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Homeless individuals dropped off and wished “good luck”
Homeless individuals being dropped off in Joplin. That’s the report from Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez: “What we have credible evidence…
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Area Agency on Aging – home delivered meals will continue
While the government shutdown has caused some area senior centers to stop serving lunches for now. What about home delivered…
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Congressman Eric Burlison on government shutdown
The government shutdown entered its 24th day Friday, marking the second longest in U.S. history, with no resolution in sight.…
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Some 4 state area senior lunches closed by government shutdown
Government shutdown hitting senior lunches in the 4 states. Charlotte Foust with the Joplin Area Agency on Aging tells Newstalk…
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Newton County Republican Free Bean Feed November 6th
The Newton County Republican free bean feed is set for Thursday, November 6, at the new venue Hidden Grace in…
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Joplin Bold Women’s Summit creating lasting community impact
The Bold Women’s Summit on Tuesday November 18th, aims to fill a local gap by blending personal and professional development…
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