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Initiative seeks to provide Holden students with free school supplies

HOLDEN — Bright Futures Holden began a new initiative this summer to ensure all pre-K through eighth-grade students in the Holden School District begin the school year with all needed … more

By Sara Lawson, saral@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/25/22

Rockhurst University announces May 2022 graduates

KANSAS CITY — Rockhurst University awarded 733 degrees at its spring commencement ceremony May 14 at Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City. The following local students were awarded … more

By Star-Journal Staff | 7/21/22

Likcani named to Montclair State dean's list

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey — Maggie Likcani, of Warrensburg, majoring in musical theatre, was named to the Montclair State University spring 2022 dean's list. Likcani was among almost 6,000 … more

By Star-Journal Staff | 7/21/22

Safe Return Plan returns to three tiers

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg School Board of Education approved a new Safe Return plan for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year at the Tuesday, July 19, meeting. Assistant … more

By Sara Lawson, saral@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/20/22

Local schools to participate in teacher pay grant program

JOHNSON COUNTY — School districts in Johnson County are taking advantage of a grant program through the State of Missouri to supplement teacher salaries that is available for the upcoming … more

By Sara Lawson, saral@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/18/22

Weymuth takes on roles of retiree, UCM board president

WARRENSBURG — Ken Weymuth is taking on the dual roles of retiree and president of the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors. Weymuth was elected as board president in … more

By Sara Lawson, saral@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/14/22

Knob Noster Middle School FCCLA members Briley Burden, left, and Gaby Quinones receive a Silver Rating at the 2022 National Leadership Conference on June 29 through July 3 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Knob Noster FCCLA attends National Leadership Conference

KNOB NOSTER — Knob Noster Middle School FCCLA members Madyson Betz, Briley Burden, Taylor Francis and Gaby Quinones joined more than 7,000 other student members, advisers and guests June 29 … more

Contributed by Knob Noster Middle School | 7/14/22

Two UCM members receive awards in helping students succeed

WARRENSBURG — The Global National Academic Advisement Association is again honoring University of Central Missouri employees with a prestigious honor. A UCM faculty member was honored … more

Contributed by the University of Central Missouri | 7/14/22

Heevner makes Westminster College dean’s list

FULTON — Payton Heevner, freshman, of Warrensburg, was named to the spring 2022 dean's list for exemplary academic performance at Westminster College. To be included on the dean's list, a … more

By Star-Journal Staff | 7/7/22

UCM offers new internship program through Harmon College

WARRENSBURG – University of Central Missouri’s Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies has partnered with Central Bank to offer a new internship program for … more

By Dillon Seckington, news@warrensburgstarjournal.com | 7/6/22

Coleman graduates from Wichita State

WICHITA, Kan. — More than 1,870 students completed a total of 2,075 degrees at Wichita State University in spring 2022. Cassidy S. Coleman, of Kingsville, graduated with a Master of … more