It Takes a Community
For most of my career, I have been engaged in addressing challenges in communities I call home. Some challenges tend to be straight forward as there is wide-spread agreement for…
St. Joseph Needs a Community College
Recently, legislation was filed by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer that would change the community college district for St. Joseph and Buchanan County from Metropolitan Community College of Kansas City (MCC)…
Talent Competition
Forgive me if I sound like a broken record, but St. Joseph must be better. Our ability as a community to be successful depends on St. Joseph being the kind…
Game Changers
Over the last month or two there have been several decisions made that will impact St. Joseph for many years to come. While things happen every day that impact us…
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That Feeling
Over the last couple of weeks, I have been enjoying that feeling you get when spring has begun. After this past winter, I am enjoying it even more. Spring comes…
Insanity
You have probably heard the old saying, “What is it called when you do the same thing over and over expecting different results? Insanity!” I believe this perfectly describes the…
A New Day
As it relates to those of us in St. Joseph and Buchanan County, January will mark a new day in Jefferson City. That will be the day that a completely…
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Eye-Opening Facts You Might Not Know About St. Joseph
As you would probably guess I often get asked about the St. Joseph economy. I will answer questions and offer comments that some people find hard to believe – “You…
Interesting Times
There is a phrase that has been spoken in the past that owes its origin to a Chinese proverb, “may you live in interesting times.” For better or worse, we…
Our Future
This year St. Joseph will celebrate its 175th anniversary. This is a remarkable feat for a community with a remarkable history. While I enjoy learning about and celebrating our…
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