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Frank Flesher, right, director of the National Military Heritage Museum, and Dr. David Ward, current board member and likely successor to Mr. Flesher when he retires, go over the cataloging of donated items to the museum.
Frank Flesher, right, director of the National Military Heritage Museum, and Dr. David Ward, current board member and likely successor to Mr. Flesher when he retires, go over the cataloging of donated items to the museum. // Click here to purchase
The funding for higher education has not reached the amount that was recommended by the governor. Mitchell Young, a sophomore at Missouri Western State University, is moving back into the residence halls Sunday following spring break.
The funding for higher education has not reached the amount that was recommended by the governor. Mitchell Young, a sophomore at Missouri Western State University, is moving back into the residence halls Sunday following spring break. // Click here to purchase
Morris Watkins, a mechanic at Tron’s Goshen Auto Service, works at replacing the bearings in the rear end of a pickup truck at the shop Thursday. This winter has been especially hard on vehicles in many different ways.
Morris Watkins, a mechanic at Tron’s Goshen Auto Service, works at replacing the bearings in the rear end of a pickup truck at the shop Thursday. This winter has been especially hard on vehicles in many different ways. // Click here to purchase
The domestic beef industry remains strong despite issues like increasing market consolidation, mad cow disease in Canada and last month’s beef recall. Business was brisk Wednesday during the cattle auction at St. Joseph Stockyards.
The domestic beef industry remains strong despite issues like increasing market consolidation, mad cow disease in Canada and last month’s beef recall. Business was brisk Wednesday during the cattle auction at St. Joseph Stockyards. // Click here to purchase
Sherry Deaton, the librarian at the Elwood Elementary School library, was responsible for bringing in a new reading program into the school that was sponsored by Price Chopper. Sunday was Dr. Seuss’ birthday and in celebration the kindergarten class had the book ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ read to them and saw a video.
Sherry Deaton, the librarian at the Elwood Elementary School library, was responsible for bringing in a new reading program into the school that was sponsored by Price Chopper. Sunday was Dr. Seuss’ birthday and in celebration the kindergarten class had the book ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ read to them and saw a video. // Click here to purchase
Sherry Deaton, the librarian at the Elwood Elementary School library, was responsible for bringing in a new reading program into the school that was sponsored by Price Chopper. Sunday was Dr. Seuss’ birthday and in celebration the kindergarten class had the book ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ read to them and saw a video.
Sherry Deaton, the librarian at the Elwood Elementary School library, was responsible for bringing in a new reading program into the school that was sponsored by Price Chopper. Sunday was Dr. Seuss’ birthday and in celebration the kindergarten class had the book ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ read to them and saw a video. // Click here to purchase
Alexa Olson, a kindergartner at Elwood Elementary School, reacts to a video presentation of the Dr. Seuss book, ‘Green Eggs and Ham,’ during the class’s library session Wednesday. Alexa got to hold the librarian’s Cat in the Hat doll while the video played.
Alexa Olson, a kindergartner at Elwood Elementary School, reacts to a video presentation of the Dr. Seuss book, ‘Green Eggs and Ham,’ during the class’s library session Wednesday. Alexa got to hold the librarian’s Cat in the Hat doll while the video played. // Click here to purchase
A bridge buckled between Andrew and Holt Counties over the Nodaway River Sunday. The bridge is at the end of Andrew County road 402 and Holt County Road 340.
A bridge buckled between Andrew and Holt Counties over the Nodaway River Sunday. The bridge is at the end of Andrew County road 402 and Holt County Road 340. // Click here to purchase
The aroma of chili filled the Civic Arena Sunday during the 22nd annual chili challenge. There were 58 booths competing in two categories, amateur and professional. Doing the cooking at the Scottish Rite Boys are Back booth are, from left, Bill Swope, Ron Sisk and Dale Bryan.
The aroma of chili filled the Civic Arena Sunday during the 22nd annual chili challenge. There were 58 booths competing in two categories, amateur and professional. Doing the cooking at the Scottish Rite Boys are Back booth are, from left, Bill Swope, Ron Sisk and Dale Bryan. // Click here to purchase
Lauren Podrasky, an employee with Cici’s Pizza in St. Joseph, works on keeping the buffet line full of fresh pizza, dessert and salad items Thursday.
Lauren Podrasky, an employee with Cici’s Pizza in St. Joseph, works on keeping the buffet line full of fresh pizza, dessert and salad items Thursday. // Click here to purchase
Haley Lamb, an employee of An Artful Life on the first floor of the Kirkpatrick Building at North Seventh and Francis streets, uses Brasso to clean brass fittings and railings for the elevator in the building Thursday morning. She said she looks on the cleaning as a team effort to clean up and restore the building.
Haley Lamb, an employee of An Artful Life on the first floor of the Kirkpatrick Building at North Seventh and Francis streets, uses Brasso to clean brass fittings and railings for the elevator in the building Thursday morning. She said she looks on the cleaning as a team effort to clean up and restore the building. // Click here to purchase
Kit Buckley of Evans Realty shows a home she has listed at 2420 Lafayette St. Residential real estate sales got off to a sluggish start in 2008.
Kit Buckley of Evans Realty shows a home she has listed at 2420 Lafayette St. Residential real estate sales got off to a sluggish start in 2008. // Click here to purchase
The rare
The rare "Red Snowasauras" seen mostly during winter months. // Click here to purchase
A proposed expansion adjacent to the alumni house at Northwest Missouri State University has some neighbors upset about the prospect. The view is generally looking to the southeast from the campus.
A proposed expansion adjacent to the alumni house at Northwest Missouri State University has some neighbors upset about the prospect. The view is generally looking to the southeast from the campus. // Click here to purchase
Kendra Kretzer, 9, is a member of the Praise Team during the contemporary service at Faith Unitd Church. A unique feature of the contemporary service is the use of a computer and projector to the hymns and other messages on a screen for the congregation.
Kendra Kretzer, 9, is a member of the Praise Team during the contemporary service at Faith Unitd Church. A unique feature of the contemporary service is the use of a computer and projector to the hymns and other messages on a screen for the congregation. // Click here to purchase
Congregation participation is one of the aspects of the new contemporary service at Faith United Church at 3025 Karnes Road. Getting into the song being sung and participating are Kaylin Nolan, 14, left, and Michelle Nolan, right.
Congregation participation is one of the aspects of the new contemporary service at Faith United Church at 3025 Karnes Road. Getting into the song being sung and participating are Kaylin Nolan, 14, left, and Michelle Nolan, right. // Click here to purchase
Carol Fuson, an employee of Rau Floral and Nursery, plants lantana, a bedding plant, onThursday in one of the greenhouses getting ready for the spring planting season.
Carol Fuson, an employee of Rau Floral and Nursery, plants lantana, a bedding plant, onThursday in one of the greenhouses getting ready for the spring planting season. // Click here to purchase
Ashley Gay, St. Joseph, walks to an art class Tuesday on the campus at Northwest Missouri State University. University administrations are nervous about a possible recession.
Ashley Gay, St. Joseph, walks to an art class Tuesday on the campus at Northwest Missouri State University. University administrations are nervous about a possible recession. // Click here to purchase
Conger Beasley Jr. has traveled the world writing books and articles. He was photographed in the library at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art.
Conger Beasley Jr. has traveled the world writing books and articles. He was photographed in the library at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art. // Click here to purchase
The railroad crossing at County Road 251, across from the entrance to Lewis and Clark Village and Sugar Lake, may close in the future.
The railroad crossing at County Road 251, across from the entrance to Lewis and Clark Village and Sugar Lake, may close in the future. // Click here to purchase

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