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Happy Friday! Are you ready for your weekend? I thought it could be fun to add a joke of the week to this newsletter. Here is the first one - Why don’t scientists trust atoms?

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This week's news

"Seeing Double" is currently on view at the Clarinda Carnegie Art Museum in Clarinda, Iowa. Each year the museum features two distinct shows of contemporary art on different themes. The current show is the museum's 21st since it opened in 2014. Museum Director Trish Bergen spoke with KXCV's Gavin McGough about the latest installation.

When looking at short-term rental options on popular travel sites such as Airbnb and Vrbo, around 60 options are shown in Maryville. However, City Manager Ryan Heiland said only 21 options are registered. Dakota Oswalt with The Northwest Missourian has the story.

The Junior League of St. Joseph will host its third annual St. Joseph Women's Forum, featuring local internet personality Elizabeth Wykert as the keynote speaker. Registration costs $50, with a deadline of Feb. 16. More information is available at www.juniorleaguesj.com. Hannah Claywell has more on the story.

Mosaic Medical Center - Albany has received more than $160,000 from the Patterson Family Foundation to expand and strengthen maternity care services at the hospital. The funding comes through a grant and will support staff training and the purchase of new equipment for mothers and infants. KXCV's Sydney Bentz has more on the story.

The City of St. Joseph is launching a new program to help homeless individuals in the city who are charged with nonviolent offenses. This story can be heard on our website. Jaden Varner has the story.

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Programs to catch

Bearcat Rewind

Fresh off a winning season under first-year head coach Tony Jandron, Northwest Missouri State heads south to open the 2026 campaign. Jandron joins us on the podcast discussing a process-oriented mentality, a homefield advantage, and building team camaraderie.

Bearcat Coaches Show

Northwest Missouri State softball and baseball open the season this weekend, while track & field competes in Topeka and basketball returns home.

Health Minute

This Health Minute highlights a new coronary plaque analysis technology now offered at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph.

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This Week in History

Each week, student historians at Northwest Missouri State University take a dive into Nodaway County newspaper archives to bring us the stories of times past.

“This Week in History” is a collaboration of the Nodaway County Historical Society Museum, the Northwest Missouri State University History Department, and KXCV-KRNW.

KXCV-KRNW Book Club

Catch up on previous episodes of our Book Club on our website. Turn the pages with us and tell us your thoughts!

Bearcat Wellness Minute

These sessions offer insights and support for mental, physical, and emotional health.

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