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In many ways, a college campus is like a city within a city with unique challenges. On any given day, Pittsburg State, which has an enrollment of about 5,000 also has 100’s of employees, staff, and faculty on campus. In addition, the campus population swells with 1000’s of visitors during football games and major events at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. -
Finding the right mechanic or a reliable roofer can be a challenging and daunting task. Even more important is locating a good tutor to assist your child with a difficult subject that could provide a new perspective on a topic they have a hard time understanding.
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Pittsburg State University kicks off a week of literary- and writer-related events on Sunday, September 17 and goes through Friday, September 22. This year’s WritersFest spotlights two authors—Tracy Brimhall, Kansas Poet Laureate and Juliet Patterson, author of Sinkhole—A Legacy of Suicide.All events are free and open to the public. -
Many of the services offered by credit and debt assistance companies can be done by consumers themselves. However, difficulty understanding their options, lack of know-how or a time crunch, and other issues can lead some consumers to seek assistance. Here are some key terms and services to know when researching options.
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The program will be presented by Larry Fields. Born and raised in Pittsburg, both of Larry’s grandfathers were coal miners. Before coming back to Pittsburg Larry had a successful railway (45 yrs.) career working in seven countries.
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If approved, it would be the second time Joplin residents have re-authorized the Capital Improvement Projects tax after it was first approved in 2004, going into effect the following year. Recent tax increases have been a mixed bag. Proposition Public Safety in August of 2022 and the Memorial Bond in April of the same year failed.
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The event is held in conjunction with Gem Days in Diamond, MO also taking place Saturday September 9.
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This year, on average Joplin is paying 112% of the Overall Market Average, or 12% higher salaries than nearby cities for similar positions.
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City officials estimate that if the 3/8 cents Capital Improvement Sales Tax is approved next year it could raise as much as 48 million dollars over the ten year period.
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The timing of the report is interesting considering that the City Council provided a comprehensive report two weeks ago from a consultant group regarding million-dollar improvements needed to the city’s mineral museum. Could Joplin attract more international visitors with an overhaul and advertisement of its unique city resources and history?
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On Oct. 14 the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts and Olive Street Presents welcome 'Damn Tall Buildings'
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Pearson has graduated from the FBI’s National Police Academy in Quantico, VA, and the Southern Police Institute in Louisville. He is currently finishing his Doctorate in Criminal Justice at Saint Leo University in St. Leo, FL.
