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NEOSHO, Mo. — Local officials and representatives from Scholastic Inc. say they soon hope to have an announcement about whether the company’s Neosho operation will return to its old quarters or move to a new location inside Neosho.....more>>
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Wally Kennedy: We can see the downturn from here
From time to time, I get telephone calls from a local man — we’ll call him Mr. M — who reads this column on a regular basis. He got a big kick out of something I penned a while back about the economic downturn we’re experiencing.
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Longtime Miami landmark store closing doors after 43 years
MIAMI, Okla. — After providing women with dresses, jewelry and handbags for the past 43 years, Jeannie’s Dress Shop is closing its doors.
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Joseph Newman center one of four in Missouri to receive tax credits
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Economic Development has approved four technological centers in the state for a total of $350,000 in tax credits through the Small Business Incubator Program.
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Joplin makes magazine’s list of 25 ‘choice cities’
Joplin can hold its own against communities like Santa Fe, N.M., Gainesville, Fla., and Syracuse, N.Y., according to one magazine’s annual survey results.
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Business: In Brief 05/06/08
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Rebates starting to land
NEW YORK — Tax rebates have begun dropping into bank accounts, but in this economy, gas and groceries may trump a high-end TV, a fancy dress or a new sofa — making the checks less of an economic jump-start than the government hoped for.
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Empire reports increase in first-quarter earnings
Empire District Electric Co. reported earnings for its first quarter, which ended March 31, of $7 million, or 21 cents per share, on revenues of $136.9 million.
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Wally Kennedy: Macadoodles coming to Range Line
The reviews on beeradvocate.com say it all. Writes one reviewer: “A very nice place to be had here. From the outside it looks like one big C-store or something along those lines, but when you walk in you quickly realize this preferences.”
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Wally Kennedy: Closet Works Lighting finding niche
Dave Durham has one of the loneliest jobs you can imagine while operating a retail business at one of the busiest interchanges in Southwest Missouri.Durham operates Closet Works Lighting and More in the City Pointe shopping center, which opened a year ago at the southeast corner of Madison Street and MacArthur Drive in Webb City.
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Move to Joplin puts insurance agent on path to small-business success
It was the tearful eyes of his youngest son that told Kyle Hickam that coming back to the Joplin area after more than 20 years away was the right thing.
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Lawmakers update issues over eggs
NEOSHO, Mo. — Long-term water needs for the area and an update on legislation requiring liability insurance for private water parks were topics discussed by area lawmakers Friday.
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 Folding towels is real work after ‘watching’ Range Line w/ towel-folding race video
A month ago, I wrote a column about a couple of electronic kiosks that the new Downstream Casino Resort had set up in the J.C. Penney court at Northpark Mall. A person could go to one of the kiosks and apply for one of the 800 or so jobs that will be up for grabs when the casino opens later this summer.
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Construction powering up
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Business: In Brief 04/15/08
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Jobs take priority for Stephen Shields
A great-grandmother trying to stay busy during retirement. A high-school graduate looking for his first job. A divorced mother returning to the work force. These are some of the clients who walk into Stephen Shields’ office.
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Wally Kennedy: Bureau launches ‘Company’s Coming'
The Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau on Monday launched a “clean it up, fix it up and paint it up” campaign in connection with National Tourism Week, set for May 10-17. I would add to that slogan “pick it up.” Just grab a kitchen trash bag and take a walk through your neighborhood. I bet you would be surprised about how much stuff you pick up.
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Community service part of vision for Cable One
For more than 20 years, Charlotte McClure said, the company for which she works has tuned in to customers’ needs.
Joplin has had a cable television company since 1967, and that company has been Cable One since 1987.
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Trashy welcome site bites the dust
It seems the longer you look at something, the more tolerant you become of its existence — even if it’s ugly.
The landscaping at Interstate 44 and South Range Line Road is a good example of what I’m talking about. This is probably the most important gateway for visitors to the city of Joplin. It should look nice. It doesn’t.
Someone, many years ago, decided to improve the appearance of the four-leaf clover by adding pine and other trees in an attempt at landscaping each part of the interchange.
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Local manager resigns
Steve Westfall has resigned as president and chief executive officer of EaglePicher Technologies in Joplin, corporate officials disclosed Monday.
Friday was his last day on the job. He has taken a job with Detroit Tool Metal Products in Lebanon, Mo. Employees of Detroit Tool Metal Products said the company was not yet releasing any information about his position or when he will start.
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Business: In Brief 03/17/08
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Small-business finalist strives for right touch
Mud wraps and massages are a far cry from the lumber business, but that’s the leap two sisters and their grandmother made when they opened Oasis Salon & Day Spa in Joplin seven years ago.
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Wally Kennedy: Babies ‘R’ Us arriving soon in Joplin
Toys “R” Us, at the northwest corner of East Seventh Street and Range Line Road, soon will be giving birth to a Babies “R” Us store.
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Community involvement reputation part of reason for small-business nomination
Steve’s Frame & Body Shop...Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of profiles on the 2008 Small Business of the Year finalists. Winners will be named during the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet on April 24 at Hammons Convention Center.
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Small-business contest thriving since1996
There’s no monetary prize, but business owners, customers and employees nominated a record 80 local companies for the 2008 BKD Small Business of the Year honors.
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NOW HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS
in the restaurant. Apply in person at La Quinta (front desk) 3320 Range Line, Joplin, MO...>MORE
DRYWALL FINISHERS
EXPERIENCED , full time
Call (417)439-8557....>MORE
IRON SKILLET RESAURANT
located in Joplin Petro Shopping Center is now hiring for SHIFT SUPERVISORS for all shifts. Must be able to work weekend...>MORE
ORAL SURGERY OFFICE
ORAL SURGERY OFFICE, Opening soon. Front desk help and dental assistants needed. Oral surgery experience good but not ne...>MORE
PCA'S AND CNA'S
PCA’S and CNA’s needed for Joplin area. Nights and weekends. Call 417-206-7878....>MORE
Shirt Presser and Counter Help
needed. Apply in person at Ryan’s Comet Cleaners, 2401 E. 32nd, Joplin. ...>MORE
CNA
CNA, Joplin HealthCare Center (JHC), a long term care provider seeks applications CNA's for 12 hour shift. 12 hour shift...>MORE
SERVERS AND PIZZA COOKS
apply in person, Monday 5/12, Tuesday 5/13, Wednesday 5/14, between 9–11 am. Servers and pizza cooks, experience preferr...>MORE
BLIMPIES
located in Joplin Petro Shopping Center
is now hiring for
Swing Shift and
Evening Positions.
Must...>MORE
WEIGHT SET
weight set, 310 lb., with bench, $100 or best offer. (918)542-1287, Miami. ...>MORE
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OLDSMOBILE, 1995
Cutlass Ciera, 1 owner, 66,000 miles, $2300; 1992 Mercury Tracer Wagon, excellent condition, $1900; both 35 mpg. (417)39...>MORE
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
LAND ROVER, 1999 Discovery, 4x4, blue, automatic, 115,000 miles, cold air, heated leather seats, $3500. 417-622-8946....>MORE
FORD WINDSTAR GL
FORD, 1998 Windstar GL, loaded, dual air, good condition, 22 mpg, will sacrifice for $3990. Call 620-848-3214, 316-737-0...>MORE
GMC, JIMMY
GMC, 1998 Jimmy, V6, automatic, 4 door, new tires, $3300. (417)499-5246....>MORE
VOLVO S60
volvo, 2004 S60, 39,000 miles, silver, leather, sunroof, cd, loaded, extra clean, $14,400/offer. (417)781-6594 or 483-21...>MORE
FORD, 1991 MUSTANG GT
5 speed, MSD ignition, nitrous, new drag radials. $5500. 623-3183, (417)671-2233 evenings. ...>MORE
FORD TAURUS
Ford, 1996 Taurus, runs but needs work. $700 or best offer. 417-673-1168...>MORE
CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
CHEVROLET, 1993 Suburban, 4x4, nice interior. (417)483-3853....>MORE
GMC, 2003 DENALI
1 owner, 64,500 miles, white, power steering/brakes, entertainment center, AM/FM/XM, leather, loaded, $16,500. (417)434-...>MORE
JEEP WRANGLER SPORT
JEEP 1993 Wrangler Sport, 5 speed standard, 4 cylinder, great fuel mileage, red with black top. $3900. (417)437-9853....>MORE
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FOR SALE OR RENT TO OWN
3 br, 2ba, newer kitchen, bath, flooring, fixtures. Central heat/air. $3000 down. 483-9085. ...>MORE
GREAT LOCATION-TOTALLY RENOVATED
Range Line and I-44, completely remodeled, new energy efficient doors and windows, state of the art locks, water/trash p...>MORE
OWNER FINANCE
OWNER Finance $1500 down, $550 month, 4 br, large lot, Carthage. 438-4178....>MORE
Check Casher
Teller position available. Full time with benefits. Apply in person 1651 West 7th, Joplin. ...>MORE
RELOCATING, MUST SELL!!
4 br, 3 ba, 2200 sq. ft. home on 4.1 acres between Joplin and Neosho. Full finished basement, 2 car garage, barn, firepl...>MORE
320 W. BRIARBOOK LANE
320 W. Briarbrook Lane - New Price, 3 BR, 2 BA, office, dining room, 2260 sq. ft., fenced yard. Beautiful home and yard....>MORE
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4 P.M.
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4 P.M, 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 car attached garage, in ground sprinklers, storage shed cottage, 7 years old, m...>MORE
3 STORY BRICK
3 STORY brick charmer, restored, all new, historic district, 6 br, 2 ba, in-law quarters, financing? 781-8906, 417-439-4...>MORE
OPEN SUNDAY 2 PM - 4 PM
23 Quail Ridge, Wildwood. All brick outstanding home! 4 br, 3 ba, 4 car gar, full basement. 417-483-1386, 417-291-6014...>MORE
CUSTOM HOME
3400 ft., 4 br, 4 ba, 2-3 car gar, 1/2 acre, basement, Joplin/Airport drive area, Carl schools, $1200. 439-1332....>MORE
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SUZUKI C50
suzuki, 2005, C50 Boulevard, 9000 miles, $5000. 417-540-2791. ...>MORE
MOBILE HOME FOR SALE
1983 Mobile home for sale, asking $6000. Call Lacey at 417-793-9441....>MORE
NORDIC TRACK
treadmill, electronic readout, folds for storage, $200; Schwinn Air-Dyne exercise bicycle, electronic readout, $150, bot...>MORE
YELLOW RING NECK MACAW
YELLOW ring neck Macaw with cage, $500; cockatiel with cage $100; large bird perch, $125. 417-359-8820, 417-359-3449...>MORE
5TH WHEEL
5th Wheel, 2000 Salem, sleeps 6, furnace/air, gas/electric refrigerator/freezer, large slide, microwave, awnings, hitch,...>MORE
200 ACRES
excellent deer and turkey hunting, creek, timber, Northwest Barton County, will divide. (417)682-3875....>MORE
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, Nordictrack treadmill, tons of features, paid $900, sell for $450. Golds gym weight bench with leg r...>MORE
WEDDING GOWN
size 22, exquisite. Call 417-624-1397. ...>MORE
DACHSHUND
puppies, 9 weeks, shots, 3 females, 2 red, 1 black and tan, home raised. Reduced $125. (918)786-8060....>MORE
HOT TUB
hot tub, 6 person, excellent condition, used 2 seasons. $750. (417)649-6625....>MORE
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5/11/08 4:15 p.m. Oklahoma governor tours Picher
Fire damages vacant home
