Blue Springs poised for hundreds of jobs
For too long, Dawson said, economic development officials have focused on attracting big new companies – often called chasing smokestacks – at the expense of working to retain companies already in town and helping them grow and add jobs. “There's just …
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Misery Index Week 7: Gloomy in Gainesville
In the grand scheme of things, that is inconsequential compared to finding out whether a young woman was raped — as is the fate of a football coach who will collect millions of dollars regardless of whether he keeps his job or not. But the way Florida …
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Education in brief
Kesli Broyles of Independence was recently selected as the 2013-14 Scholar Athlete by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. She is a sophomore at Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods campus and a pitcher and infielder for the school's …
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