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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 community’s approach to addressing the condition of residential properties in...
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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 new legislative delegation from our area takes office. This is...
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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 don’t mean St. Joseph?” So here are a few facts...
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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 live in interesting times in St. Joseph. There is much...
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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 local history, I am much more interested in our future....
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Today in the economic development world, the importance of supporting local entrepreneurs and start-up businesses has become a key strategy in many communities, including St. Joseph. People have come to realize that those individuals starting a business or developing the...
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Workforce development has become a huge issue for St. Joseph and our overall national economy. To put it simply, there are simply not enough young people available to fill the jobs being vacated by the “baby boomer” generation that is...
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One of the first things I remember hearing from my first-grade teacher, was “Patt, pay attention!” Ok, so I did not always pay attention, but I find myself today wondering, does anyone really pay attention? There is so much to...
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I recently moved to St. Joseph to run a large food company here in town. I have five children, four of whom are grown and graduated from an outstanding public school district in suburban Minneapolis, Minn. It was a school...
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On November 7, residents who reside within the St. Joseph School District will be asked to vote on whether the School District will be allowed to raise its tax levy. This will be a critical vote for the district and...
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