AP Analysis: Teachers back limits on Missouri tax credits

Feb 8, 2010, 9:46 AM

By DAVID A. LIEB

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Some Republican senators seeking to rein in Missouri's expansive tax credit system have a new ally: Teachers.

UCM students start PR firm to assist non-profits

Feb 7, 2010, 4:30 PM

WARRENSBURG, Mo. -– Public relations students at the University of Central Missouri have launched Innovative Public Relations (IPR), a student-led firm.

Long named ANG airman of year at Whiteman

Jan 23, 2010, 9:11 AM

WHITEMAN AFB, Mo. - Brandon K. Long, of Warrensburg, was recently
named Airman of the Year for the 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base.

UCM offering course about Islam religion on-line

Jan 29, 2010, 1:44 PM

By TERRAH BAKER for the Muleskinner

Kamel Ghozzi (front) leads a prayer at the Islamic Center of Warrensburg. While leading the prayer, Ghozzi is referred to as Imam Kamel Ghozzi. (Photo Courtesy of William Hacker, Muleskinner)
WARRENSBURG, Mo.--Religious misunderstanding is just one reason for the new online class, Islam 2010, now being offered through Religious Studies at the University of Central Missouri.

UCM benefactor, disturbed by ‘anti-Semitic’ comment, severs ties with campus

Jan 29, 2010, 9:48 AM

By LORA POWELL Muleskinner

WARRENSBURG, Mo.--Benoit Wesly, a Holocaust survivor who has supported the University of Central Missouri for more than two decades, is steeped in anger, sadness and disappointment toward UCM.

Due to “anti-Semitic” remarks made by a radio personality affiliated with UCM--KOKO's Greg Hassler--Wesly has decided to discontinue his 20-year relationship with Central, one that has brought the Maastricht Friendship Tower, multiple scholarship opportunities and student and faculty exchanges with Maastricht, Netherlands.
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UCM accounting students will help with IRS tax preparation, filing

Jan 29, 2010, 9:04 AM

WARRENSBURG, Mo.--The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income (generally, $49,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns.

UCM president finalist to head Buffalo State, Youngstown State

Jan 25, 2010, 4:02 PM

WARRENSBURG, Mo.—UCM President Aaron Podolefsky is one of three finalists for the presidency of Buffalo State College in Buffalo, N.Y.

Podolefsky will visit Buffalo State Feb. 4-6, and make a campus presentation Feb. 5 at 12:15 p.m.

He is still one of four finalists at Youngstown State University in Ohio. The last finalist at Youngstown is being interviewed this week.

Police seek 3 men who robbed person in parking lot

Jan 25, 2010, 12:20 PM

WARRENSBURG, Mo.--The Warrensburg Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24.

Training offered for amateur radio technician license

Jan 24, 2010, 2:26 PM

WARRENSBURG, Mo.--The Warrensburg/Johnson County Emergency Management and Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) will sponsor an amateur radio technician-level course aimed at public safety, public service personnel, and the general public.

Public hearing set on extension of Hamilton Street for new school

Jan 23, 2010, 9:30 AM

WARRENSBURG, Mo.--A public meeting regarding plans to extend Hamilton Street between Ridgeview Drive and Mitchell Street is planned for Thursday Jan. 28.

The meeting will address the public comments and concerns expressed at the public meeting in December. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and last until 7 p.m. at the Warrensburg Community Center at 445 East Gay St.

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'Historic' snow strands countless in Mid-Atlantic

Feb 8, 2010, 9:44 AM

By BEN NUCKOLS

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Tens of thousands of workers in the snowy Mid-Atlantic region were given Monday off to shovel out from a blizzard that buried some areas in nearly 3 feet of snow as another storm loomed.

Wind farm proposed for central Missouri

Feb 8, 2010, 9:52 AM

COLE CAMP, Mo. (AP) -- Some central Missouri farmers are considering a new crop: wind.

More than 50 farmers and property owners from northern Benton County have agreed to explore whether to bring a 300-megawatt wind farm to the area.

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