The Historical Missouri Theater: Bringing the Arts to St. Joseph
On June 25, 1927, the Missouri Theater opened its door to the arts in St. Joseph. With their 25-cent ticket in hand, guests streamed into the ornate seating area to…
How Do Economic Development Programs Impact the Local Community?
Cleaner, safer neighborhoods, interesting new shops, stronger commercial areas, and better transportation can all be the results of the success of economic development programs. These programs are designed to improve…
Civic Arena Hosts a Variety of Events in St. Joseph
Since 1980, the St. Joseph Civic Arena has been hosting entertainment for all ages and for all interests. From concerts, sporting events, community events, meetings, and more the interior face…
The Benefits of an Outstanding Transportation Network
It would be odd to imagine the sounds of a city without the hum of car engines or the exhaling sound a bus makes just before it comes to a…
Locally-Owned Businesses Thrive in Our Community
With the last wave of summer heat smothering the city, thoughts of snowflakes and Christmas shopping may bring a smile to some sun-burned faces. Each year the Sugarplum Festival at…
What is an Ideal Environment to Start a Business?
A place customers and suppliers can easily find it. A place that is attractive. A place that the company can expand when business starts booming. These location considerations and more…
Quality Education of Which We Are Proud
From learning ABCs to writing a master’s thesis, St. Joseph offers quality education for all levels of learners. Residents and commuters from small towns and across the state can find…
There is Something About Living in a Midwestern City
There is a children’s book called, “If You’re Not From the Prairie” by David Bouchard. Throughout the colorful pages, the author praises the beauty of living in the Midwest. The…
St. Joseph MO Home of the Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp
The summer of 2010 brought a red haze that spread throughout the city of St. Joseph, Mo. That year the Kansas City Chiefs relocated its…
The Pony Express Started Here
When we can send a letter, a photo, or a video instantly from here to China with one click of a button, it’s difficult to appreciate the speed of the…
