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Rob Schmidt joined St. Joe Now as a reporter and anchor in January of 2009. Rob specializes in multi-platform journalism (television, print and
web) and enjoys being involved in the full process of news creation--shooting, editing and writing news stories.

Rob recently completed his master's degree in journalism from Indiana University--with an emphasis in multimedia. As a graduate student, Rob also worked as an intern with the Chicago Tribune's Electronic News department, developing multimedia stories for their online content.

Rob enjoys creating in-depth news stories and long form documentaries and received the award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Advanced Nonfiction in the Multivision 2009 Media Showcase.

Rob grew up in Milwaukee, WI, and his lived in various cities throughout the Midwest. Rob enjoys reading, watching movies, and cooking.
Recent Stories
Health Department announces H1N1 clinic
by Rob Schmidt
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

Nov. 14th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Property may become new drive-in theater
by Rob Schmidt
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009

St. Joseph may have a new drive-in theater on the way.

CAP'S Energy Assistance Program Draws Large Numbers
by Rob Schmidt
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009

Over 300 apply for credit, Monday.

Flu absences leveling off, district says
by Rob Schmidt
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009

The high rates of absenteeism due to illness at St Joseph School District schools appear to be leveling off. As of Monday, no SJSD school has reported more than 8 percent of its students as out with illness, according to Eileen Duty, school district coordinator of health services.

School absentees seem to be leveling off
by Rob Schmidt
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009

The high rates of absenteeism due to illness at St Joseph School District schools appear to be leveling off. As of Monday, no SJSD school has reported more than 8 percent of its students as out with illness, according to Eileen Duty, school district coordinator of health services.

DWIs, alcohol abuse on the rise
by Rob Schmidt
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

St. Joseph is abusing alcohol at an alarming rate, key indicators show. There have been 217 more driving while intoxicated citations issued by the St. Joseph Police Department, comparing the first three quarters of 2008 and 2009. Sgt. Bill McCammon attributes a portion of that rise to increased enforcement of drunken driving violations in the traffic division. But even if you subtract the 70 additional DWIs the traffic division brought in this year, that’s still a two-fold increase.

Brief Standoff At Motel Ends Peacefully
by Rob Schmidt
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009

One man is arrested after undercover officers investigate stolen property case.

Missouri Ranks 30th In New Health Care Study
by Rob Schmidt
Monday, Oct. 12, 2009

From a new study released by the Commonwealth Fund

Volunteers Work in Outside Classroom
by Rob Schmidt
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009

Helen Davis students finally get to play in their new sensory garden.

CAP winter heating assistance begins
by Rob Schmidt
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009

The first day of the application process was busier than expected.