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Animal health company in Elwood announces expansion plans
Aug. 20—Elanco, an animal pharmaceutical company, will invest $130 million to expand its Elwood, Kansas, facility and improve manufacturing capabilities. Elanco officials explained in a press conference Tuesday how the investments will support the company's innovation efforts and create 70 jobs in the area. Grace McArdle, the executive vice president of manufacturing and quality for Elanco, ...
Architects share concept designs for redeveloped Coleman Hawkins Park
Aug. 20—Local architects recently helped visitors imagine a redeveloped Coleman Hawkins Park. Redevelopment at Coleman Hawkins Park will focus on moving the stage, most likely to a location on the south side of the park, to provide better viewing and seating on the hill near where the stage currently sits. Goldberg Group Architects held a community engagement open house during a recent Sounds ...
Elanco Animal Health to Invest $130M in KS Facility, Plans 70 New Jobs
Elanco Animal Health Inc. will invest $130 million in its manufacturing facility in Elwood for renovations and approximately 70 new jobs. Through the end of 2026, Elanco plans to expand and renovate its Elwood site, which manufactures dog treatment medicine such as its Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody. The expansion will create approximately 70 new jobs over the next two years, according to a release from the Kansas City Area Development Council.
Community still divided on challenged books at St. Joseph schools
Aug. 22—The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison received the green light to stay in St. Joseph School District libraries, but some community members still aren't happy about its place in local schools. In June, the district announced it would be forming a committee to review books that were challenged by community members. The committee is made up of a librarian, a community member, a principal of ...
MWSU renames Potter Hall Art Gallery in honor of supporter and activist Drew Brown
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Potter Hall Art Gallery at Missouri Western State University (MWSU) in St. Joseph, Mo. announced on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, that the Art Gallery is being renamed in honor of a supporter of the university. The Drew Brown Art Gallery is honoring a community activist and...
Improv classes are beginning in St. Joseph starting next month
Coming next month free improv classes will be offered in St. Joseph through the Performing Arts Association. Executive Director Paul Storiale says since he arrived in St. Joe, he's wanted to start these classes for what he calls a fascinating artform. "Improv is a part of the arts that also...
Laika Studios celebrates Coraline Remastered in 3D for film's 15th Anniversary
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) AMC Theaters in Missouri is joining the ranks of theaters around the world who are joining Laika Studios and Fathom Events to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the movie Coraline, which has been remastered in 3D to celebrate the event. According to the Laika Studios website,. "Don't...
SJPL presents Creative Aging Drawing Class series in September
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The St. Joseph, Mo. Public Library (SJPL) announced on Thursday, August 22, 2024, that they will have a new activity for adults aged 55 or older this coming September. SJPL is working with Annie Corrington, the owner of Art Attack Studio, to present the Creative Aging Drawing...
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