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Sixth-graders at Skaith Elementary School Logan Baker, Felecia Ranson and Samuel Watt work during art class Friday afternoon. The number of students could increase more than normal next year if a proposed 400-unit apartment complex is built.
Sixth-graders at Skaith Elementary School Logan Baker, Felecia Ranson and Samuel Watt work during art class Friday afternoon. The number of students could increase more than normal next year if a proposed 400-unit apartment complex is built. // Click here to purchase
Elena Helmerick runs Thursday afternoon, her 24th birthday, west on 36 highway between Stewartsville and St. Joseph. Ms. Helmerick is running across the United States to raise money and awareness to hunger issues and diabetes.
Elena Helmerick runs Thursday afternoon, her 24th birthday, west on 36 highway between Stewartsville and St. Joseph. Ms. Helmerick is running across the United States to raise money and awareness to hunger issues and diabetes. // Click here to purchase
Roma Marshall, right, plays bridge with friends at the Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center on Wednesday. Buchanan County will vote in August on a proposed senior citizen tax. The money will be used to improve senior centers, expand Meals on Wheels, senior transportation and other home services.
Roma Marshall, right, plays bridge with friends at the Joyce Raye Patterson Senior Center on Wednesday. Buchanan County will vote in August on a proposed senior citizen tax. The money will be used to improve senior centers, expand Meals on Wheels, senior transportation and other home services. // Click here to purchase
Dr. Deborah Weems gives a talk about nonverbal communication to the Buchanan County Medical Society. Ms. Weems is an emergency room doctor and a student at Missouri Western State University.
Dr. Deborah Weems gives a talk about nonverbal communication to the Buchanan County Medical Society. Ms. Weems is an emergency room doctor and a student at Missouri Western State University. // Click here to purchase
West Nodaway senior Garrett Carver practices at Mozingo Lake Golf Club. Garrett and two of his teammates will be competing at the state tournament Monday.
West Nodaway senior Garrett Carver practices at Mozingo Lake Golf Club. Garrett and two of his teammates will be competing at the state tournament Monday. // Click here to purchase
Molly and her owner Deb Wenzel at therapy at the Shoal Creek Animal Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Ms. Wenzel has always been a dog lover and has had many pets. Molly is the first to suffer an injury.
Molly and her owner Deb Wenzel at therapy at the Shoal Creek Animal Hospital in Liberty, Mo. Ms. Wenzel has always been a dog lover and has had many pets. Molly is the first to suffer an injury. // Click here to purchase
Molly relaxes with her toy at her Savannah, Mo. home. According to Deb Wenzel, Molly's owner, she loves to sit at the front door and look out.
Molly relaxes with her toy at her Savannah, Mo. home. According to Deb Wenzel, Molly's owner, she loves to sit at the front door and look out. // Click here to purchase
The hair on Molly's back right leg was still growing back after surgery.
The hair on Molly's back right leg was still growing back after surgery. // Click here to purchase
Molly has dinner at her Savannah, Mo home. She is recovered enough from surgery to go up and down the stairs at home.
Molly has dinner at her Savannah, Mo home. She is recovered enough from surgery to go up and down the stairs at home. // Click here to purchase
Cheri Kollman a human and animal therapist works with Molly in the pool at the Shoal Creek Animal Hospital.
Cheri Kollman a human and animal therapist works with Molly in the pool at the Shoal Creek Animal Hospital. // Click here to purchase
Randy Tracy rides on the Corby north trail Friday afternoon. Mr. Tracy was involved in building the first off-road mountain biking trail in St. Joseph.
Randy Tracy rides on the Corby north trail Friday afternoon. Mr. Tracy was involved in building the first off-road mountain biking trail in St. Joseph. // Click here to purchase
A Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers employee looks out the drive-through window on Wednesday afternoon. The South Belt fast food chain was closed for several hours due to mechanical issues.
A Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers employee looks out the drive-through window on Wednesday afternoon. The South Belt fast food chain was closed for several hours due to mechanical issues. // Click here to purchase
Kathy Grossman, left, watches Special Olympics athlete Lisa Heater throw a softball Tuesday evening at Noyes Field. Ms. Grossman has been a coach for 10 years.
Kathy Grossman, left, watches Special Olympics athlete Lisa Heater throw a softball Tuesday evening at Noyes Field. Ms. Grossman has been a coach for 10 years. // Click here to purchase
Members of the South Central Buchanan County Fire Protection District work the scene of a one-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon. A tanker truck carrying butane turned on its side as it was exiting Missouri 752 Highway onto southbound Interstate 229.
Members of the South Central Buchanan County Fire Protection District work the scene of a one-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon. A tanker truck carrying butane turned on its side as it was exiting Missouri 752 Highway onto southbound Interstate 229. // Click here to purchase
Bill Caw, an employee for Al J. Mueller Construction Co., works Tuesday afternoon at the future site of the Panera Bread Co. The restaurant will be located in the Pony Express Plaza.
Bill Caw, an employee for Al J. Mueller Construction Co., works Tuesday afternoon at the future site of the Panera Bread Co. The restaurant will be located in the Pony Express Plaza. // Click here to purchase
Mona Marshall is opposed to the St. Joseph School District’s proposed east side school site. She says there are many reasons why this property isn’t suitable for a school. One concern she expressed was that the salvage yard to the west of the property may have contaminated the water and ground through runoff.
Mona Marshall is opposed to the St. Joseph School District’s proposed east side school site. She says there are many reasons why this property isn’t suitable for a school. One concern she expressed was that the salvage yard to the west of the property may have contaminated the water and ground through runoff. // Click here to purchase
Dennis Snethen, head coach of the U.S. women’s Olympic weightlifting team, says politics and the Olympics should be separate.
Dennis Snethen, head coach of the U.S. women’s Olympic weightlifting team, says politics and the Olympics should be separate. // Click here to purchase
Walkers enjoy the St. Joseph Parkway System.
Walkers enjoy the St. Joseph Parkway System. // Click here to purchase
The Patee House Museum was built in 1858 and attracts visitors from all over the world.
The Patee House Museum was built in 1858 and attracts visitors from all over the world. // Click here to purchase
From the four-state lookout in White Cloud, Kan., visitors can see Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa.
From the four-state lookout in White Cloud, Kan., visitors can see Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. // Click here to purchase

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