Joplin Rebuilds Schools After Tornado Hit
In Joplin seniors and juniors study in a converted big box store while freshmen and sophomores use a different campus as the district resumes classes. The May 22 tornado destroyed Joplin High and damaged several buildings, prompting rapid relocation, expanded summer school, and a push to restore routine amid recovery. Students welcomed the chance for normalcy with new spaces, storm shelters nearby, and a donated laptop program supported by UAE funds up to a million dollars.
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Gold rush boosts demand for jewelry buyers in New York
Noting unusual customer volumes at Gold Standard, a New York jewelry buyer, the piece describes gold’s record price runs and market volatility. Investors seek gold as a safe haven amid turbulence, though some fear a bubble as prices climb. Bill DiRocco in Overland Park halted new purchases after a steady rise.
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Markets roundup shows mixed indexes and commodity quotes
Wednesday markets report small Dow gain to 11,410.21 while Nasdaq slips to 2,511.48 and S&P 500 rises to 1,193.89. Treasury yields edge lower as corn, soybeans, wheat and oil futures move, with corn at 7.26, soybeans 13.67, wheat 8.23 and oil at 87.58.
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Obama plans broad jobs push facing GOP in 2012 race
President Obama will unveil a wide package combining tax cuts building programs and unemployment aid after Labor Day to spur job growth. He aims to fund part of the plan by challenging Congress’s deficit panel to exceed its targets, while Republicans resist tax hikes as campaigns heat up ahead of the 2012 elections.
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Nick Owens remembered as monster truck racer and friend
Pallbearers in Ton ganoxie honor Nick Owens who raced dirt bikes and monster trucks including Iron Outlaw. He was named Monster Jam rookie of the year and friends recall his talent and quick learning. His funeral procession featured the Iron Outlaw on a trailer and a large turnout.
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Nick
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