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Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville has announced a restructuring of its academic units to meet the changing needs of higher education.  

Provost Jamie Hooyman says the goal of the restructuring was to increase collaboration in units and help to delineate roles for people in each area 

"We had people doing multiple different tasks, some were able to accomplish those, some had too much on their plate, so really looking at roles and responsibilities," Hooyman tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.  "Also looking at the student learning process and how do we make that better, that's why we're here, higher education is all about the learning experience for the students." 

Effective July 1, Northwest’s academic schools and departments will be reorganized within four colleges, each led by a dean charged with ensuring the quality of academic programs, research, faculty development and student outcomes. 

Hooyman says the restructuring is to help meet the everchanging needs of higher education.  Hooyman says the change will also help encourage collaboration in departments 

"Take for example the Agriculture and Natural Sciences, by putting those together there are a lot of different ways those two units can collaborate more effectively, because when you're talking soils and working through that and then you have the agricultural side, there are a lot of ways they complement each other," Hooyman explains.  

The academic restructure returns Northwest to a structure in place before its current arrangement was implemented in 2016. 

Along with a restructuring of academics at Northwest Missouri State University next semester, the school will be bringing a brand-new center for students.  

The Center for Engagement and Community Connections will help offer resources for students in several areas including financial concerns, academics, and professional development.  

Hooyman says often times students may not know where all of the offices are on campus that can help them 

"So this office will help, it's right in the middle of the union which is easy access for a lot of our students, so they will also collaborate with a lot of different offices to make sure the services are available and the students know where they're at and how we can help them, things like that," Hooyman says.  

Hooyman says the center will also help broaden first-year peer mentoring and other mentorship programs, including those for first-generation and transfer students. 

You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville has announced a restructuring of its academic units to meet the changing needs of higher education. Provost Jamie Hooyman says the goal of the restructuring was to increase collaboration in units and help to delineate roles for people in each area "We had people doing multiple different tasks, some were able to accomplish those, some had too much on their plate, so really looking at roles and responsibilities," Hooyman tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "Also looking at the student learning process and how do we make that better, that's why we're here, higher education is all about the learning experience for the students." Effective July 1, Northwest’s academic schools and departments will be reorganized within four colleges, each led by a dean charged with ensuring the quality of academic programs, research, faculty development and student outcomes. Hooyman says the restructuring is to help meet the everchanging needs of higher education. Hooyman says the change will also help encourage collaboration in departments "Take for example the Agriculture and Natural Sciences, by putting those together there are a lot of different ways those two units can collaborate more effectively, because when you're talking soils and working through that and then you have the agricultural side, there are a lot of ways they complement each other," Hooyman explains. The academic restructure returns Northwest to a structure in place before its current arrangement was implemented in 2016. Along with a restructuring of academics at Northwest Missouri State University next semester, the school will be bringing a brand-new center for students. The Center for Engagement and Community Connections will help offer resources for students in several areas including financial concerns, academics, and professional development. Hooyman says often times students may not know where all of the offices are on campus that can help them "So this office will help, it's right in the middle of the union which is easy access for a lot of our students, so they will also collaborate with a lot of different offices to make sure the services are available and the students know where they're at and how we can help them, things like that," Hooyman says. Hooyman says the center will also help broaden first-year peer mentoring and other mentorship programs, including those for first-generation and transfer students. You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

NWMSU reorganizing academics, opening new center come fall semester

The Buchanan County Sheriff's Office is reporting that over the last week instances of drug smuggling into the jail have had to be stopped. 

Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett reports that just in the last week alone three seperate incidents involving people bringing illegal drugs into the jail concealed on their body have been stopped.  Seizures of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and pills have been made.

Charges have been submitted to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office on all individuals involved, including other inmates in the jail.

Specific charges filed, and case information will be released from Prosecuting Attorney Michelle Davidson's office.

You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostThe Buchanan County Sheriff's Office is reporting that over the last week instances of drug smuggling into the jail have had to be stopped. Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett reports that just in the last week alone three seperate incidents involving people bringing illegal drugs into the jail concealed on their body have been stopped. Seizures of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and pills have been made.Charges have been submitted to the Prosecuting Attorney's Office on all individuals involved, including other inmates in the jail.Specific charges filed, and case information will be released from Prosecuting Attorney Michelle Davidson's office.You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Buchanan County Sheriff's Office stops drug smuggling into jail

BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/cbates/">CLARA BATES</a> <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/09/21/missouri-judge-once-again-delays-decision-on-closing-agape-boarding-school/">Missouri Independent</a>

Local laws prohibiting landlords from discriminating against tenants who receive public assistance would be unenforceable under&nbsp;<a href="https://house.mo.gov/bill.aspx?bill=HB595&amp;year=2025&amp;code=R" target="_blank">legislation</a>&nbsp;sent to the governor’s desk Wednesday.

The bill passed by a final vote of 23 to 10 on Wednesday in the Senate, over the opposition of Democrats. It previously passed the House&nbsp;<a href="https://house.mo.gov/bill.aspx?bill=HB595&amp;year=2025&amp;code=R" target="_blank">103 to 37.&nbsp;</a>

The&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/04/23/bill-overturning-protections-for-section-8-renters-a-step-away-from-missouri-governors-desk/">legislation takes aim at ordinances</a>&nbsp;passed in several Missouri cities to protect tenants from discrimination based on the source of their income — especially tenants who use federal housing choice vouchers, known as Section 8 vouchers, to pay rent.

The bill was co-sponsored by state Reps. Chris Brown, a Republican from Kansas City, and Ben Keathley, a Republican from Chesterfield. In the Senate, it was carried by state Sen. Nick Schroer, a Republican from Defiance.&nbsp;

“Various municipalities are trying to force landlords to put their homes into Section 8 programs,” Brown said during House debate Monday. “We feel like that is overstepping their authority.”

Schroer on Wednesday called it a “common sense bill that was just limiting what political subdivisions can do when it comes to property rights.”

Kansas City passed a source of income discrimination ban&nbsp;<a href="https://nlihc.org/resource/kansas-city-passes-source-income-discrimination-ordinance#:~:text=Lawmakers%20in%20Kansas%20City%2C%20Missouri,8%20Housing%20Choice%20Voucher%20program." target="_blank">last year</a>, though it was in large part&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article300295239.html" target="_blank">paused by the courts</a>&nbsp;in February.

<a href="https://www.prrac.org/columbia-missouri-ordinance-amended-to-include-source-of-income-discrimination-language-march-2023/" target="_blank">Columbia</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/city-laws/ordinances/ordinance.cfm?ord=69953" target="_blank">St. Louis</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timesnewspapers.com/webster-kirkwoodtimes/city-passes-changes-to-fair-housing-code/article_781c0820-f0e4-11e9-bfbd-cb1232da5b2f.html" target="_blank">Webster Groves</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://ecode360.com/27565605" target="_blank">Clayton</a>&nbsp;have similar protections on the books. The laws make it illegal for landlords to discriminate based solely on the fact of renters’ lawful sources of income, including Section 8, veterans’ benefits and Social Security.

An amendment previously added by Democrat state Sen. Patty Lewis of Kansas City, would have carved out most of Kansas City from the legislation. But that language was removed in the final bill.

“The amendment that we stripped out would have excluded Kansas City from the bill,” Brown said.&nbsp;“Kansas City was a big reason we originated this bill.”

Schroer said there were also constitutional concerns that carving out Kansas City could get “litigated and thrown out” in court.

“This was the only path forward to make it through both chambers,” Schroer said.

Lewis said she was frustrated not to be consulted during the final negotiations.

“Affordable housing is extremely important to me, and that’s the basis of what they were trying to do with the ordinance,” Lewis said. “And I’m just trying to protect the local control.”

An amendment added by Democratic state Sen. Stephen Webber of Columbia was kept in the bill to clarify protections for renters receiving veterans’ benefits.&nbsp;

The legislation had the&nbsp;<a href="https://instatrac-production.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/GovWatch/text/pdfs/23/-testimony/witnesses-hb595.pdf?c=34589" target="_blank">support</a>&nbsp;of landlords groups, apartment associations, the realtors’ association and the conservative think tank Show Me Institute. Proponents characterized localities’ source-of-income protections as an overreach into property owners’ rights.

Opponents said the bill infringed on local control and would hurt affordable housing availability, exacerbating homelessness. The city of Kansas City has been opposed along with the anti-poverty nonprofit Empower Missouri and an association of&nbsp;<a href="https://instatrac-production.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/GovWatch/text/pdfs/23/testimony/30ac2530ca5d2f6efc3863113c35adae.pdf?c=53409" target="_blank">public housing</a>&nbsp;authorities in Missouri.

The legislation will go into effect Aug. 28 if signed into law by the governor.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746701237857.png" alt=" Missouri state Rep. Chris Brown, a Kansas City Republican, speaks in the House in February (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications)." />
 <figcaption> Missouri state Rep. Chris Brown, a Kansas City Republican, speaks in the House in February (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications).</figcaption>
 </figure>BY:&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/author/cbates/">CLARA BATES</a> <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/09/21/missouri-judge-once-again-delays-decision-on-closing-agape-boarding-school/">Missouri Independent</a>Local laws prohibiting landlords from discriminating against tenants who receive public assistance would be unenforceable under&nbsp;<a href="https://house.mo.gov/bill.aspx?bill=HB595&amp;year=2025&amp;code=R" target="_blank">legislation</a>&nbsp;sent to the governor’s desk Wednesday.The bill passed by a final vote of 23 to 10 on Wednesday in the Senate, over the opposition of Democrats. It previously passed the House&nbsp;<a href="https://house.mo.gov/bill.aspx?bill=HB595&amp;year=2025&amp;code=R" target="_blank">103 to 37.&nbsp;</a>The&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/04/23/bill-overturning-protections-for-section-8-renters-a-step-away-from-missouri-governors-desk/">legislation takes aim at ordinances</a>&nbsp;passed in several Missouri cities to protect tenants from discrimination based on the source of their income — especially tenants who use federal housing choice vouchers, known as Section 8 vouchers, to pay rent.The bill was co-sponsored by state Reps. Chris Brown, a Republican from Kansas City, and Ben Keathley, a Republican from Chesterfield. In the Senate, it was carried by state Sen. Nick Schroer, a Republican from Defiance.&nbsp;“Various municipalities are trying to force landlords to put their homes into Section 8 programs,” Brown said during House debate Monday. “We feel like that is overstepping their authority.”Schroer on Wednesday called it a “common sense bill that was just limiting what political subdivisions can do when it comes to property rights.”Kansas City passed a source of income discrimination ban&nbsp;<a href="https://nlihc.org/resource/kansas-city-passes-source-income-discrimination-ordinance#:~:text=Lawmakers%20in%20Kansas%20City%2C%20Missouri,8%20Housing%20Choice%20Voucher%20program." target="_blank">last year</a>, though it was in large part&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article300295239.html" target="_blank">paused by the courts</a>&nbsp;in February.<a href="https://www.prrac.org/columbia-missouri-ordinance-amended-to-include-source-of-income-discrimination-language-march-2023/" target="_blank">Columbia</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/city-laws/ordinances/ordinance.cfm?ord=69953" target="_blank">St. Louis</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timesnewspapers.com/webster-kirkwoodtimes/city-passes-changes-to-fair-housing-code/article_781c0820-f0e4-11e9-bfbd-cb1232da5b2f.html" target="_blank">Webster Groves</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://ecode360.com/27565605" target="_blank">Clayton</a>&nbsp;have similar protections on the books. The laws make it illegal for landlords to discriminate based solely on the fact of renters’ lawful sources of income, including Section 8, veterans’ benefits and Social Security.An amendment previously added by Democrat state Sen. Patty Lewis of Kansas City, would have carved out most of Kansas City from the legislation. But that language was removed in the final bill.“The amendment that we stripped out would have excluded Kansas City from the bill,” Brown said.&nbsp;“Kansas City was a big reason we originated this bill.”Schroer said there were also constitutional concerns that carving out Kansas City could get “litigated and thrown out” in court.“This was the only path forward to make it through both chambers,” Schroer said.Lewis said she was frustrated not to be consulted during the final negotiations.“Affordable housing is extremely important to me, and that’s the basis of what they were trying to do with the ordinance,” Lewis said. “And I’m just trying to protect the local control.”An amendment added by Democratic state Sen. Stephen Webber of Columbia was kept in the bill to clarify protections for renters receiving veterans’ benefits.&nbsp;The legislation had the&nbsp;<a href="https://instatrac-production.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/GovWatch/text/pdfs/23/-testimony/witnesses-hb595.pdf?c=34589" target="_blank">support</a>&nbsp;of landlords groups, apartment associations, the realtors’ association and the conservative think tank Show Me Institute. Proponents characterized localities’ source-of-income protections as an overreach into property owners’ rights.Opponents said the bill infringed on local control and would hurt affordable housing availability, exacerbating homelessness. The city of Kansas City has been opposed along with the anti-poverty nonprofit Empower Missouri and an association of&nbsp;<a href="https://instatrac-production.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/GovWatch/text/pdfs/23/testimony/30ac2530ca5d2f6efc3863113c35adae.pdf?c=53409" target="_blank">public housing</a>&nbsp;authorities in Missouri.The legislation will go into effect Aug. 28 if signed into law by the governor.

Bill overturning protections for Section 8 renters sent to Missouri governor

Springtime brings the farmer's market to Maryville and Downtown Marville will kick it off by hosting a Spring into Fun event this weekend.  

DeAnn Davison with Downtown Maryville says the second annual event is the kickoff to the farmers market season in downtown 

"We focus on our local vendors, but then we also have kids' games, we have some live music performances going on in our park downtown, so there's just a lot of activities and things to try to bring vibrancy to our downtown," Davison tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.  "And it is a free event, so we just welcome everybody to come downtown and hopefully enjoy a beautiful spring day." 

Last year the event saw 1,400 people visit downtown Maryville and several local vendors selling their goods filling the Nodaway County Courthouse Square during the inaguaral kickoff event.  

Davison says over 70 vendors will participate in this year's event with several types of goods for sale 

"So definitely we have produce and as the growing season continues there gets to be more variety, so we definitely have produce that's available this time of year," Davison explains. "We have flower bouquets, a lot of baked goods, cookies, cakes, pies, cinnamon rolls, things like that but then we focus on anything that's homemade as well." 

Davison says there are local artisans that may make jewelry, candles, leatherwork, or custom gifts and it's really a hodgepodge of items for sale 

The event will also feature live music, games for kids, food trucks, and new this to this year's event will be a classic car show.  

Davison says the idea for a car show came from volunteers who have done the work to put together the car show 

"They reached out to some local car clubs and some different groups and so we're hoping Saturday morning we'll have a great variety of some classic cars," Davison says. 

The event runs from 12 to 6pm on Saturday May 10th on the Nodaway County Courthouse Square in downtown Maryville and is free to attend. 

You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746556256118.jpeg" alt="The Spring into Fun event in downtown Maryville kicks off the farmers market season.&nbsp; The second annual event will be held on Saturday in the Nodaway County Courthouse Square from 12 to 6 pm and is free to attend/ Photo courtesy of Downtown Maryville Facebook&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>The Spring into Fun event in downtown Maryville kicks off the farmers market season.&nbsp; The second annual event will be held on Saturday in the Nodaway County Courthouse Square from 12 to 6 pm and is free to attend/ Photo courtesy of Downtown Maryville Facebook&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post Springtime brings the farmer's market to Maryville and Downtown Marville will kick it off by hosting a Spring into Fun event this weekend. DeAnn Davison with Downtown Maryville says the second annual event is the kickoff to the farmers market season in downtown "We focus on our local vendors, but then we also have kids' games, we have some live music performances going on in our park downtown, so there's just a lot of activities and things to try to bring vibrancy to our downtown," Davison tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "And it is a free event, so we just welcome everybody to come downtown and hopefully enjoy a beautiful spring day." Last year the event saw 1,400 people visit downtown Maryville and several local vendors selling their goods filling the Nodaway County Courthouse Square during the inaguaral kickoff event. Davison says over 70 vendors will participate in this year's event with several types of goods for sale "So definitely we have produce and as the growing season continues there gets to be more variety, so we definitely have produce that's available this time of year," Davison explains. "We have flower bouquets, a lot of baked goods, cookies, cakes, pies, cinnamon rolls, things like that but then we focus on anything that's homemade as well." Davison says there are local artisans that may make jewelry, candles, leatherwork, or custom gifts and it's really a hodgepodge of items for sale The event will also feature live music, games for kids, food trucks, and new this to this year's event will be a classic car show. Davison says the idea for a car show came from volunteers who have done the work to put together the car show "They reached out to some local car clubs and some different groups and so we're hoping Saturday morning we'll have a great variety of some classic cars," Davison says. The event runs from 12 to 6pm on Saturday May 10th on the Nodaway County Courthouse Square in downtown Maryville and is free to attend. <figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746556348291.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy of Downtown Maryville Facebook&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Photo courtesy of Downtown Maryville Facebook&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

As farmers market season begins, Spring into Fun this weekend in Maryville

Savannah Parks and Recreation has announced 2025 season will be the final summer for the Savannah Aquatic Center.

"For more than 60 years, the pool has been a cherished part of our community," the department wrote on social media. "However, the costs of maintaining the aging facility have grown beyond what is financially sustainable. Structural issues, including a shifting substructure, make even necessary repairs - such as re-plastering - an unwise investment due to the risk of early failure."

The department says the next steps for the city will depend on the public. 

"Should the community want to pursue a new aquatic facility, it will not happen automatically. It will require individuals to step forward - bringing ideas, organizing fundraisers, coordinating efforts, and doing the legwork."

There is currently no committee or agency waiting to take on the project, the department said.&nbsp; The Parks Board will begin discussing potential next steps this month.

You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostSavannah Parks and Recreation has announced 2025 season will be the final summer for the Savannah Aquatic Center."For more than 60 years, the pool has been a cherished part of our community," the department wrote on social media. "However, the costs of maintaining the aging facility have grown beyond what is financially sustainable. Structural issues, including a shifting substructure, make even necessary repairs - such as re-plastering - an unwise investment due to the risk of early failure."The department says the next steps for the city will depend on the public. "Should the community want to pursue a new aquatic facility, it will not happen automatically. It will require individuals to step forward - bringing ideas, organizing fundraisers, coordinating efforts, and doing the legwork."There is currently no committee or agency waiting to take on the project, the department said.&nbsp; The Parks Board will begin discussing potential next steps this month.You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Savannah Parks Department announces final summer for aquatic center

A St. Joseph City
Council member hopes a survey of city residents gives the council a better idea
of what is important to St. Joseph residents.

District Two
Councilmember, Jason Eslinger, says the survey seeks to get good idea of what a
cross section of St. Joseph residents see as important. 

“Hopefully, we
find out exactly what the city wants,” Eslinger tells KFEQmmunity. “Instead of
us guessing every time and saying, ‘Well, we think the city wants this or we
want this.’ At least now this way we’ll have numbers. Is it a pool? Is it
affordable trash service? &nbsp;Is it roads?
What does the city want?”

A professional
marketing business drafted the survey sent to 4,000 residents in St. Joseph.
There are sections of the survey that allows residents to write comments or
suggestions.

Eslinger says he’s
hopeful the survey results do point toward the priorities of city residents,
but also goes a bit deeper.

“Well, I think the
priorities are a start. Obviously, we want to say, okay, are the streets the
priority of the citizens or the pool; you know, what is this?” Eslinger says. “But
I think also just to be able to understand what our citizens want out of us as
the leaders and, also, as the community as a whole.”

Eslinger says he
understands some might express skepticism over whether the city council will
really act on the survey results.

“I think it’s tough
to respond to somebody like that. Until they can see what you’re really going
to do these surveys, it’s kind of tough,” according to Eslinger. “So,
hopefully, when we get these surveys back, we’re able to put these naysayers to
rest and do what the public wants.”

You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA St. Joseph City
Council member hopes a survey of city residents gives the council a better idea
of what is important to St. Joseph residents.District Two
Councilmember, Jason Eslinger, says the survey seeks to get good idea of what a
cross section of St. Joseph residents see as important. “Hopefully, we
find out exactly what the city wants,” Eslinger tells KFEQmmunity. “Instead of
us guessing every time and saying, ‘Well, we think the city wants this or we
want this.’ At least now this way we’ll have numbers. Is it a pool? Is it
affordable trash service? &nbsp;Is it roads?
What does the city want?”A professional
marketing business drafted the survey sent to 4,000 residents in St. Joseph.
There are sections of the survey that allows residents to write comments or
suggestions.Eslinger says he’s
hopeful the survey results do point toward the priorities of city residents,
but also goes a bit deeper.“Well, I think the
priorities are a start. Obviously, we want to say, okay, are the streets the
priority of the citizens or the pool; you know, what is this?” Eslinger says. “But
I think also just to be able to understand what our citizens want out of us as
the leaders and, also, as the community as a whole.”Eslinger says he
understands some might express skepticism over whether the city council will
really act on the survey results.“I think it’s tough
to respond to somebody like that. Until they can see what you’re really going
to do these surveys, it’s kind of tough,” according to Eslinger. “So,
hopefully, when we get these surveys back, we’re able to put these naysayers to
rest and do what the public wants.”You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Councilmember hopes survey of St. Joseph residents provides guidance

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Missouri Western State University wants to train the workers for the high-skill jobs of today as well as tomorrow.

Director of Workforce Development at the university, Rebecca Lobina, says that is the object of the new Houlne Center for Convergent Technology which teaches students how to merge technology and human capability, especially in modern manufacturing.

“I don’t predict that there will be fewer jobs in manufacturing, just different jobs in manufacturing,” Lobina tells KFEQmmunity. “So the current workforce may have to upskill and learn some of these AI technology things and robotics that they kind of have had to learn on the job. But now, as you know, technology is changing daily.”

Lobina says the lessons being taught at Houlne don’t just apply to manufacturing. Mechanical engineering, construction engineering technology, and cyber security have all become popular courses.

Lobina says the center uses a variety of methods to prepare students for their careers. Lobina says the center steps from the classroom to the shop floor where students get hands on, applied learning from machines.

“Those machines are called trainers, which I find interesting, because you think of trainers as a person, usually, not a piece of equipment,” Lobina says. “But this is equipment they can actually put their hands on and do things and trouble shoot and learn how to utilize the same types of machines that they’re going to encounter at their real-world job, if you will, when they leave the university.”

Cyber security is a growing field and attracts students savvy in technology who like a challenge.

“And inside of the Houlne Center we actually have, they call it the War Room, where students actually get together and they problem solve on how to fix something that is going wrong,” Lobina says. “They have to be able to identify how someone is getting in through a computer system in order to block them from coming in that direction”

The Houlne Center is a joint operation of Missouri Western and North Central Missouri College of Trenton. It is located on the St. Joseph campus.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746621969313.jpeg" alt="Houlne Center for Convergent Technology/ Photo courtesy of Missouri Western State University" />
 <figcaption>Houlne Center for Convergent Technology/ Photo courtesy of Missouri Western State University</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostMissouri Western State University wants to train the workers for the high-skill jobs of today as well as tomorrow.Director of Workforce Development at the university, Rebecca Lobina, says that is the object of the new Houlne Center for Convergent Technology which teaches students how to merge technology and human capability, especially in modern manufacturing.“I don’t predict that there will be fewer jobs in manufacturing, just different jobs in manufacturing,” Lobina tells KFEQmmunity. “So the current workforce may have to upskill and learn some of these AI technology things and robotics that they kind of have had to learn on the job. But now, as you know, technology is changing daily.”Lobina says the lessons being taught at Houlne don’t just apply to manufacturing. Mechanical engineering, construction engineering technology, and cyber security have all become popular courses.Lobina says the center uses a variety of methods to prepare students for their careers. Lobina says the center steps from the classroom to the shop floor where students get hands on, applied learning from machines.“Those machines are called trainers, which I find interesting, because you think of trainers as a person, usually, not a piece of equipment,” Lobina says. “But this is equipment they can actually put their hands on and do things and trouble shoot and learn how to utilize the same types of machines that they’re going to encounter at their real-world job, if you will, when they leave the university.”Cyber security is a growing field and attracts students savvy in technology who like a challenge.“And inside of the Houlne Center we actually have, they call it the War Room, where students actually get together and they problem solve on how to fix something that is going wrong,” Lobina says. “They have to be able to identify how someone is getting in through a computer system in order to block them from coming in that direction”The Houlne Center is a joint operation of Missouri Western and North Central Missouri College of Trenton. It is located on the St. Joseph campus.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

MWSU training high skilled workforce of today and tomorrow

Buchanan County and the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office have received Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety.  

The Blue Shield designation honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Governor Kehoe in January recognizes local governments that make significant efforts to reduce crime, foster law enforcement collaboration, and build strong community partnerships for public safety. 

"Public safety is the foundation of a thriving community and state. It affects everything from families feeling secure to businesses having the confidence to invest and grow," said Governor Kehoe in a news release. "We designed the Missouri Blue Shield Program to recognize communities that go above and beyond in creating a place where people want to live, work, and build their futures. A Missouri Blue Shield designation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of local governments across Missouri who are leading the way in making public safety a priority." 

"The Department of Public Safety is proud to work alongside communities like Buchanan County, that have shown exceptional dedication to enhancing public safety," said Mark James, Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS). "This program is about fostering collaboration between local law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Our goal is to support these efforts, providing resources and guidance to help communities build sustainable, long-term solutions for crime reduction and public safety." 

The Buchanan County Commission is extremely proud to support the efforts of our Sheriff's Office and the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.  

"The Commission recognizes how important it is for our law enforcement to have the necessary resources to protect our citizens and make Buchanan County a safer community. We believe a safe Buchanan County leads to long term investment and growth in our community, making Buchanan County a wonderful place to raise a family. We are grateful for Governor Kehoe's recognition and his efforts to tackle public safety issues throughout the state of Missouri." 

"The Sheriff's Office greatly appreciates and is very honored to receive the Blue Shield designation by Governor Kehoe. Blue Shield designation demonstrates the outstanding hard work, dedication, and service before self-beliefs by the members of the Sheriff's Office, as well as their commitment to service of the citizens of Buchanan County. The brave men and women of the Sheriff's Office are privileged to represent the citizens of Buchanan County standing resolute in our duties, and deeply appreciate the unwavering support and resources provided by the Buchanan County Commission. Working together, with the members of our community, we continue to make Buchanan County a better and safer place." said Sheriff Bill Puett 

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostBuchanan County and the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office have received Missouri Blue Shield designation from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. The Blue Shield designation honor recognizes Missouri communities that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to enhancing public safety and supporting law enforcement. The Missouri Blue Shield Program, created by Governor Kehoe in January recognizes local governments that make significant efforts to reduce crime, foster law enforcement collaboration, and build strong community partnerships for public safety. "Public safety is the foundation of a thriving community and state. It affects everything from families feeling secure to businesses having the confidence to invest and grow," said Governor Kehoe in a news release. "We designed the Missouri Blue Shield Program to recognize communities that go above and beyond in creating a place where people want to live, work, and build their futures. A Missouri Blue Shield designation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of local governments across Missouri who are leading the way in making public safety a priority." "The Department of Public Safety is proud to work alongside communities like Buchanan County, that have shown exceptional dedication to enhancing public safety," said Mark James, Director of the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS). "This program is about fostering collaboration between local law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Our goal is to support these efforts, providing resources and guidance to help communities build sustainable, long-term solutions for crime reduction and public safety." The Buchanan County Commission is extremely proud to support the efforts of our Sheriff's Office and the Prosecuting Attorney's Office. "The Commission recognizes how important it is for our law enforcement to have the necessary resources to protect our citizens and make Buchanan County a safer community. We believe a safe Buchanan County leads to long term investment and growth in our community, making Buchanan County a wonderful place to raise a family. We are grateful for Governor Kehoe's recognition and his efforts to tackle public safety issues throughout the state of Missouri." "The Sheriff's Office greatly appreciates and is very honored to receive the Blue Shield designation by Governor Kehoe. Blue Shield designation demonstrates the outstanding hard work, dedication, and service before self-beliefs by the members of the Sheriff's Office, as well as their commitment to service of the citizens of Buchanan County. The brave men and women of the Sheriff's Office are privileged to represent the citizens of Buchanan County standing resolute in our duties, and deeply appreciate the unwavering support and resources provided by the Buchanan County Commission. Working together, with the members of our community, we continue to make Buchanan County a better and safer place." said Sheriff Bill Puett You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Gov. Kehoe gives Buchanan County Missouri Blue Shield designation

LIVINGSTON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 2p.m. Tuesday in Livingston County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Ford Taurus driven by an 87-year-old Chillicothe woman was southbound a 610 W Old U.S. 36 at Business 36 in&nbsp; Chillicothe. The driver failed to yield and struck an eastbound 2021 Ford Explorer driven by a 49-year-old Brookfield woman. After impact the SUV traveled off the north side of the road and struck a ditch, utility pole and sign.

Chillicothe EMS transported the SUV driver to Hedrick Medical Center. The other driver was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 2p.m. Tuesday in Livingston County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Ford Taurus driven by an 87-year-old Chillicothe woman was southbound a 610 W Old U.S. 36 at Business 36 in&nbsp; Chillicothe. The driver failed to yield and struck an eastbound 2021 Ford Explorer driven by a 49-year-old Brookfield woman. After impact the SUV traveled off the north side of the road and struck a ditch, utility pole and sign.Chillicothe EMS transported the SUV driver to Hedrick Medical Center. The other driver was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

Missouri woman injured after car, SUV crash

By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph Post

St. Joseph police
say a person now being held on a burglary warrant in Johnson County, Kansas is
a suspect in the downtown St. Joseph burglaries March 10th.

The St. Joseph
Police Department says 42-year-old Joshua Littrell is a suspect in the break-ins
of three downtown St. Joseph stores on the 10th as well as the Mark’s
Tire and Automotive burglary.

Littrell is being
held in the Johnson County, Kansas Adult Detention Center on a burglary warrant
from Mission, Kansas.

Littrell is also
suspected in four active burglary cases under investigation by the Kansas City
Police Department. In addition, Ray County, Missouri authorities have an
additional burglary case pending against him.

The department
says the department is working closely with law enforcement in Missouri and
Kansas to coordinate the investigation and prosecution of these cases.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746558452397.png" alt="Littrell -photo Johnson County" />
 <figcaption>Littrell -photo Johnson County</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTIN St. Joseph PostSt. Joseph police
say a person now being held on a burglary warrant in Johnson County, Kansas is
a suspect in the downtown St. Joseph burglaries March 10th.The St. Joseph
Police Department says 42-year-old Joshua Littrell is a suspect in the break-ins
of three downtown St. Joseph stores on the 10th as well as the Mark’s
Tire and Automotive burglary.Littrell is being
held in the Johnson County, Kansas Adult Detention Center on a burglary warrant
from Mission, Kansas.Littrell is also
suspected in four active burglary cases under investigation by the Kansas City
Police Department. In addition, Ray County, Missouri authorities have an
additional burglary case pending against him.The department
says the department is working closely with law enforcement in Missouri and
Kansas to coordinate the investigation and prosecution of these cases.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Man being held in Kansas suspected in downtown St. Joseph burglaries

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&nbsp;BY:&nbsp;ANNELISE HANSHAW <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/09/21/missouri-judge-once-again-delays-decision-on-closing-agape-boarding-school/">Missouri Independent</a>

The Missouri House passed a higher education bill loaded up with amendments on a 94-36 vote Monday evening, advancing largely bipartisan proposals as the end of session nears.

The bill heads back to the Senate, where lawmakers can either send it to the governor or request a conference committee to work out differences between the chambers.&nbsp;

The legislation passed the Senate as a short bill barring Missouri colleges from punishing student groups for their beliefs. The House Emerging Issues Committee,&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/04/01/missouri-house-democrats-label-bill-protecting-religious-student-groups-as-discriminatory/">whose Democratic members voiced concerns about the underlying bill</a>, added other higher education legislation and anti-discrimination provisions.

And Monday, the House approved 10 additional amendments, such as a proposal that would grant in-state tuition to active-duty military from out of state serving in Missouri. Many of the amendments were heard on the House floor earlier in session and spurred little discussion Monday.

But a piece added in committee led to heated debate Monday about how to define antisemitism. The legislation includes&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/04/08/missouri-house-approves-bill-targeting-antisemitism-despite-free-speech-concerns/">a piece that would require</a>&nbsp;higher education institutions to monitor for antisemetic incidents.

Critics worry it would bar criticism of the Israeli government, pointing to the bill’s adoption of&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://holocaustremembrance.com/resources/working-definition-antisemitism" target="_blank">International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism</a>&nbsp;and its examples. State Rep. George Hruza, a Republican from Huntleigh and the provision’s sponsor, amended the piece to clarify that the definition was not legally binding.

State Rep. Bridget Walsh Moore, a St. Louis Democrat, said she likes the idea of opposing antisemitism but could not support something that would limit criticism of Israel.

“We’re going to write a law that says it is non-legally binding,” she said. “Please make that make sense.”

She attempted to amend the bill to “allow for a more concise definition of antisemitism while removing the Israel language” but was not called upon until after the piece was amended by Hruza. The House ruled in a point of order that she could not offer her amendment.

Walsh Moore voted in opposition to the overall bill because of this piece.

“I hate that I have to do this because there is so much good in this bill, but to me, this is the poison pill,” she said.

Other proposals added in the House include a provision that would require Missouri’s public universities to coordinate on transferable 60-credit-hour degree programs in five areas of study.

Missouri State University would also be able to offer an undergraduate degree in veterinary technology and doctorates of philosophy other than in engineering.

State law currently limits some degree programs to the University of Missouri, including all doctorates of philosophy.

Bills filed this year&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/03/11/lawmakers-consider-removing-university-of-missouris-exclusive-right-to-certain-degrees/">sought to open the programs to universities statewide</a>, but the legislation was narrowed during negotiations to only give Missouri State increased authority and continued the University of Missouri System’s exclusivity over some programs like engineering.

The amendments were not limited to higher education, with K-12 provisions added like a bill seeking to limit the presence of lead in school drinking water and a provision that would protect K-12 private schools from litigation because of single-sex restroom policies.

State Rep. Willard Haley, an Eldon Republican, added an education package he sponsored to the bill, saying he believes time ran out for it.

“I’m afraid that we don’t have time to get (the bill) through the Senate, so I’m adding it on to this as an amendment,” he said.

The amendment includes reimbursement of expenses for career-tech students and a requirement for universities to give credit for certain scores on International Baccalaureate exams.

The Senate must pass the bills before the legislation can make it to the governor’s desk for final approval. With multiple Senate priorities still outstanding, opportunities for other bills to get debate in that chamber are limited.

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 </figure>&nbsp;BY:&nbsp;ANNELISE HANSHAW <a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2022/09/21/missouri-judge-once-again-delays-decision-on-closing-agape-boarding-school/">Missouri Independent</a>The Missouri House passed a higher education bill loaded up with amendments on a 94-36 vote Monday evening, advancing largely bipartisan proposals as the end of session nears.The bill heads back to the Senate, where lawmakers can either send it to the governor or request a conference committee to work out differences between the chambers.&nbsp;The legislation passed the Senate as a short bill barring Missouri colleges from punishing student groups for their beliefs. The House Emerging Issues Committee,&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/04/01/missouri-house-democrats-label-bill-protecting-religious-student-groups-as-discriminatory/">whose Democratic members voiced concerns about the underlying bill</a>, added other higher education legislation and anti-discrimination provisions.And Monday, the House approved 10 additional amendments, such as a proposal that would grant in-state tuition to active-duty military from out of state serving in Missouri. Many of the amendments were heard on the House floor earlier in session and spurred little discussion Monday.But a piece added in committee led to heated debate Monday about how to define antisemitism. The legislation includes&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/04/08/missouri-house-approves-bill-targeting-antisemitism-despite-free-speech-concerns/">a piece that would require</a>&nbsp;higher education institutions to monitor for antisemetic incidents.Critics worry it would bar criticism of the Israeli government, pointing to the bill’s adoption of&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://holocaustremembrance.com/resources/working-definition-antisemitism" target="_blank">International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism</a>&nbsp;and its examples. State Rep. George Hruza, a Republican from Huntleigh and the provision’s sponsor, amended the piece to clarify that the definition was not legally binding.State Rep. Bridget Walsh Moore, a St. Louis Democrat, said she likes the idea of opposing antisemitism but could not support something that would limit criticism of Israel.“We’re going to write a law that says it is non-legally binding,” she said. “Please make that make sense.”She attempted to amend the bill to “allow for a more concise definition of antisemitism while removing the Israel language” but was not called upon until after the piece was amended by Hruza. The House ruled in a point of order that she could not offer her amendment.Walsh Moore voted in opposition to the overall bill because of this piece.“I hate that I have to do this because there is so much good in this bill, but to me, this is the poison pill,” she said.Other proposals added in the House include a provision that would require Missouri’s public universities to coordinate on transferable 60-credit-hour degree programs in five areas of study.Missouri State University would also be able to offer an undergraduate degree in veterinary technology and doctorates of philosophy other than in engineering.State law currently limits some degree programs to the University of Missouri, including all doctorates of philosophy.Bills filed this year&nbsp;<a href="https://missouriindependent.com/2025/03/11/lawmakers-consider-removing-university-of-missouris-exclusive-right-to-certain-degrees/">sought to open the programs to universities statewide</a>, but the legislation was narrowed during negotiations to only give Missouri State increased authority and continued the University of Missouri System’s exclusivity over some programs like engineering.The amendments were not limited to higher education, with K-12 provisions added like a bill seeking to limit the presence of lead in school drinking water and a provision that would protect K-12 private schools from litigation because of single-sex restroom policies.State Rep. Willard Haley, an Eldon Republican, added an education package he sponsored to the bill, saying he believes time ran out for it.“I’m afraid that we don’t have time to get (the bill) through the Senate, so I’m adding it on to this as an amendment,” he said.The amendment includes reimbursement of expenses for career-tech students and a requirement for universities to give credit for certain scores on International Baccalaureate exams.The Senate must pass the bills before the legislation can make it to the governor’s desk for final approval. With multiple Senate priorities still outstanding, opportunities for other bills to get debate in that chamber are limited.

Missouri House passes wide-ranging education bill as session enters its homestretch

ANDREW COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just before 4:30p.m. Monday in Andrew County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a&nbsp;2000 Kawasaki KVF 400 driven by a 78-year-old St. Joseph man was westbound at 11,898&nbsp; County Road 363. The driver lost control of the vehicle.&nbsp; It traveled off the south side of the road, struck a tree and overturned onto its top.

Andrew County EMS transported the driver and a 6-year-old male passenger to Mosaic for treatment of serious injuries.&nbsp; They were not wearing helmets, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer reports names of accident victims.

ANDREW COUNTY —Two people were injured in an accident just before 4:30p.m. Monday in Andrew County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a&nbsp;2000 Kawasaki KVF 400 driven by a 78-year-old St. Joseph man was westbound at 11,898&nbsp; County Road 363. The driver lost control of the vehicle.&nbsp; It traveled off the south side of the road, struck a tree and overturned onto its top.Andrew County EMS transported the driver and a 6-year-old male passenger to Mosaic for treatment of serious injuries.&nbsp; They were not wearing helmets, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer reports names of accident victims.

St. Joseph man, 6-year-old injured in ATV accident

Now available at St. Joseph's Rally House location you can purchase a jersey for St. Joseph's Noah Cameron to wear on your next trip to Kauffman Stadium.  

After Cameron made his major league debut last Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, Rally House store manager Taylor Faucett says demand for the jersey's has been high 

"We've had people calling everyday asking for jerseys, asking for T-Shirts, anything that we can get in," Faucett tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post.  "I would say we've had upwards of about 25 calls each day asking when they're coming in, what we're going to do with them, so people are excited, and people are ready to see this next adventure for the Royals and a St. Joe connection." 

Faucett, who also lives in the area, says it's been exciting to be able to have merchandise in the store for someone from right here in St. Joseph 

"It's been so cool to see all of his friends and family coming in ready to support him," Faucett says.  "It's been exciting to see, just on a personal level, the connections that I have with him and being able to listen to them and bring those connections into the store and just see this just grow and blossom, and it's such a great thing." 

Faucett says she has not seen this much demand for a particular jersey since the store began selling Nick Bolton jersey's after the Chiefs drafted the Missouri linebacker in 2021. 

"But other than that, this is the first time I've been able to see this much of a demand and this excitement at a local level bringing something in, so being able to see that just from the customers and the excitement and everything has been really cool," Faucett explains.  "And for us to react as fast as we did as a company, because he is somebody that is local and we do want to support both local and him on a national level, has just been absolutely exciting for us to see." 

Currently in store there are a limited number of white jerseys with blue lettering available in about 10 different sizes, but Faucett says the powder blue jerseys can also be ordered online when visiting the store.  

Faucett adds even if the store runs out of jersey's you can come in and order them.  She also says at this time there are only jersey's available but hopes to add more options in the future as Cameron's career progresses. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/5/1746465950570.jpeg" alt="Noah Cameron jerseys are now available at the St. Joseph Rally House location in a limited quantity.&nbsp; Powder blue varieties can also be ordered online/ Photo courtesy of Taylor Faucett" />
 <figcaption>Noah Cameron jerseys are now available at the St. Joseph Rally House location in a limited quantity.&nbsp; Powder blue varieties can also be ordered online/ Photo courtesy of Taylor Faucett</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post Now available at St. Joseph's Rally House location you can purchase a jersey for St. Joseph's Noah Cameron to wear on your next trip to Kauffman Stadium. After Cameron made his major league debut last Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, Rally House store manager Taylor Faucett says demand for the jersey's has been high "We've had people calling everyday asking for jerseys, asking for T-Shirts, anything that we can get in," Faucett tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "I would say we've had upwards of about 25 calls each day asking when they're coming in, what we're going to do with them, so people are excited, and people are ready to see this next adventure for the Royals and a St. Joe connection." Faucett, who also lives in the area, says it's been exciting to be able to have merchandise in the store for someone from right here in St. Joseph "It's been so cool to see all of his friends and family coming in ready to support him," Faucett says. "It's been exciting to see, just on a personal level, the connections that I have with him and being able to listen to them and bring those connections into the store and just see this just grow and blossom, and it's such a great thing." Faucett says she has not seen this much demand for a particular jersey since the store began selling Nick Bolton jersey's after the Chiefs drafted the Missouri linebacker in 2021. "But other than that, this is the first time I've been able to see this much of a demand and this excitement at a local level bringing something in, so being able to see that just from the customers and the excitement and everything has been really cool," Faucett explains. "And for us to react as fast as we did as a company, because he is somebody that is local and we do want to support both local and him on a national level, has just been absolutely exciting for us to see." Currently in store there are a limited number of white jerseys with blue lettering available in about 10 different sizes, but Faucett says the powder blue jerseys can also be ordered online when visiting the store. Faucett adds even if the store runs out of jersey's you can come in and order them. She also says at this time there are only jersey's available but hopes to add more options in the future as Cameron's career progresses. You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Noah Cameron jerseys now available at St. Joseph Rally House

Spring is here and that brings the ticks and fleas out  

Friends of the Animal Shelter's Melanie Barnes says it's important to protect your pets from those fleas and ticks as you have them out this spring 

"Not only are they pesky, annoying, but they can carry a lot of disease, they can have a lot of dramatic effect on your pets," Barnes tells KFEQmunnity host Brent Martin.  "Ticks carry a lot of infectious disease including Lyme, rocky mountain spotted fever, there's a tick that can cause paralysis, so it's really important to understand what your pets need so they stay protected from flea and tick infestation and disease." 

Barnes encourages pet owners to find the best preventative measures for fleas and ticks for both their dogs and cats to protect their animals 

"So finding out what is good for the owner, good for the pet, and this is more than dogs this is cats as well, finding out what's the best route to get it in them, what are we talking about from dollars and cents they can be expensive, and then also what are we talking about from it being effective," Barnes explains.  "Because a ot of the early flea and tick medications only kill the adults, and sometimes that's not enough." 

Barnes says pet owners should ensure they find the right treatment and prevention measures that attack every life cycle stage for ticks and fleas to protect their pets 

The St. Joseph Animal Shelter is also holding its annual low-cost rabies vaccination clinics to help protect pets from rabies and help keep them legal 

Barnes says the clinics will be held on five dates this month, with the first happening today at Lindbergh Elementary School 

Barnes says the clinic provides low-cost rabies vaccinations 

"And then most of the time you can also get a reduced cost combination vaccine for your cat or your dog through the veterinarian whose providing that, they also did microchipping, and city tags, and dog park tags, etc.," Barnes says.  "So it's a great way to get a convenient low-cost way to get your pets up to date on their vaccines and stay legal."  

Clinics will also be held May 6th at Hosea Elementary School, May 8th at Church of the Nazarene, May 13th at Skaith Elementary School, and May 15th at Mark Twain Elementary School.  

The clinics each run from 6 to 8pm.  Vaccinations cost five dollars, or you can get a combination vaccine for 10 dollars. 

By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post Spring is here and that brings the ticks and fleas out Friends of the Animal Shelter's Melanie Barnes says it's important to protect your pets from those fleas and ticks as you have them out this spring "Not only are they pesky, annoying, but they can carry a lot of disease, they can have a lot of dramatic effect on your pets," Barnes tells KFEQmunnity host Brent Martin. "Ticks carry a lot of infectious disease including Lyme, rocky mountain spotted fever, there's a tick that can cause paralysis, so it's really important to understand what your pets need so they stay protected from flea and tick infestation and disease." Barnes encourages pet owners to find the best preventative measures for fleas and ticks for both their dogs and cats to protect their animals "So finding out what is good for the owner, good for the pet, and this is more than dogs this is cats as well, finding out what's the best route to get it in them, what are we talking about from dollars and cents they can be expensive, and then also what are we talking about from it being effective," Barnes explains. "Because a ot of the early flea and tick medications only kill the adults, and sometimes that's not enough." Barnes says pet owners should ensure they find the right treatment and prevention measures that attack every life cycle stage for ticks and fleas to protect their pets The St. Joseph Animal Shelter is also holding its annual low-cost rabies vaccination clinics to help protect pets from rabies and help keep them legal Barnes says the clinics will be held on five dates this month, with the first happening today at Lindbergh Elementary School Barnes says the clinic provides low-cost rabies vaccinations "And then most of the time you can also get a reduced cost combination vaccine for your cat or your dog through the veterinarian whose providing that, they also did microchipping, and city tags, and dog park tags, etc.," Barnes says. "So it's a great way to get a convenient low-cost way to get your pets up to date on their vaccines and stay legal." Clinics will also be held May 6th at Hosea Elementary School, May 8th at Church of the Nazarene, May 13th at Skaith Elementary School, and May 15th at Mark Twain Elementary School. The clinics each run from 6 to 8pm. Vaccinations cost five dollars, or you can get a combination vaccine for 10 dollars. You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

It's tick and flea season and by the way get your rabies vaccine

It’s Small
Business Week and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is celebrating with a
variety of activities.

Chamber
spokesperson, Kristi Bailey, says there is something planned for every day this
week.

“It’s a mix of
things that we’re doing locally at the Chamber and also we’re doing some
virtual things with the SBA,” Bailey tells KFEQmmunity. “But the goal is to help
small businesses bring more clients into their businesses or to help them grow
in multiple ways.”

The Chamber led a Small
Business Member Crawl today and will hold an insurance workshop this evening.

Day One of a
two-day Small Business Administration Virtual Summit begins Tuesday. There will
be a social media strategy workshop in the evening.

Bailey says small
businesses add something essential to a community such as St. Joseph.

“A community really
needs a great mix of both,” according to Bailey. “You need the big businesses.
You need the box stores that people expect to find in a city of our size, but
you need the character of the small businesses, the things that you can’t find
anywhere else.”

The workshops, the
events, the activities all are designed to provide information, give encouragement,
and delve into the nuts and bolts of running a business, which, according to
Bailey, tend to trip up most small business owners at the beginning.

“One of the big
issues with small businesses is a lot of them get into business, because they’re
really good at what they do; baking, it’s making something, but they don’t always
know the business side of it,” Bailey says. “The businesses that are most
successful are the ones that learn HR, accounting, all of the things that maybe
aren’t as much fun, but are so vital in making a business successful in the
long run.” 

A Latino Business
Seminar will be held Wednesday with a Small Business Owner Roundtable on
Thursday.

Click <a href="https://members.saintjoseph.com/events/Small%20Business%20Week%20Workshop%20%20Small%20Business%20Insurance%20101-2311/details">HERE</a> for
more information about Small Business Week.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostIt’s Small
Business Week and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is celebrating with a
variety of activities.Chamber
spokesperson, Kristi Bailey, says there is something planned for every day this
week.“It’s a mix of
things that we’re doing locally at the Chamber and also we’re doing some
virtual things with the SBA,” Bailey tells KFEQmmunity. “But the goal is to help
small businesses bring more clients into their businesses or to help them grow
in multiple ways.”The Chamber led a Small
Business Member Crawl today and will hold an insurance workshop this evening.Day One of a
two-day Small Business Administration Virtual Summit begins Tuesday. There will
be a social media strategy workshop in the evening.Bailey says small
businesses add something essential to a community such as St. Joseph.“A community really
needs a great mix of both,” according to Bailey. “You need the big businesses.
You need the box stores that people expect to find in a city of our size, but
you need the character of the small businesses, the things that you can’t find
anywhere else.”The workshops, the
events, the activities all are designed to provide information, give encouragement,
and delve into the nuts and bolts of running a business, which, according to
Bailey, tend to trip up most small business owners at the beginning.“One of the big
issues with small businesses is a lot of them get into business, because they’re
really good at what they do; baking, it’s making something, but they don’t always
know the business side of it,” Bailey says. “The businesses that are most
successful are the ones that learn HR, accounting, all of the things that maybe
aren’t as much fun, but are so vital in making a business successful in the
long run.” A Latino Business
Seminar will be held Wednesday with a Small Business Owner Roundtable on
Thursday.Click <a href="https://members.saintjoseph.com/events/Small%20Business%20Week%20Workshop%20%20Small%20Business%20Insurance%20101-2311/details">HERE</a> for
more information about Small Business Week.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

St. Joseph Chamber celebrates Small Business Week

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DAVIESS COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Sunday in Daviess County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek driven by a 55-year-old Spring Valley, Minnesota woman was northbound on Interstate 35 five miles north of Cameron. The SUV struck a deer that had run onto the highway.&nbsp;

Daviess County EMS transported the driver to Cameron Regional Medical Center. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

DAVIESS COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Sunday in Daviess County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek driven by a 55-year-old Spring Valley, Minnesota woman was northbound on Interstate 35 five miles north of Cameron. The SUV struck a deer that had run onto the highway.&nbsp;Daviess County EMS transported the driver to Cameron Regional Medical Center. She was properly restrained, according to the MSHP. The Patrol no longer releases names of accident victims.

Woman hospitalized after SUV, deer crash

CLINTON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident and arrested just before 10:30p.m. Saturday in Clinton Coounty.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Harley Davidson Electraglide driven by a Stacey L. Combs, 42, Orrick, was northbound on U.S. 69. two miles north of Lawson.&nbsp; The vehicle traveled off the west side of the road and struck a fence.

He was arrested on requested charges of DWI-prior offender, Careless and Imprudent driving-involved in an accident and for no insurance, according to online arrest records. He was also not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

Lawson Fire transported Combs Liberty Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

CLINTON COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident and arrested just before 10:30p.m. Saturday in Clinton Coounty.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Harley Davidson Electraglide driven by a Stacey L. Combs, 42, Orrick, was northbound on U.S. 69. two miles north of Lawson.&nbsp; The vehicle traveled off the west side of the road and struck a fence.He was arrested on requested charges of DWI-prior offender, Careless and Imprudent driving-involved in an accident and for no insurance, according to online arrest records. He was also not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.Lawson Fire transported Combs Liberty Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.