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Welcome to the Sixth Edition of the KXCV-KRNW Newsletter!
We’re excited to bring you this roundup of what’s happening at KXCV-KRNW. In this issue, you’ll find some of our news stories throughout this week, highlights from recent broadcasts, and ways you can stay connected with KXCV-KRNW. As always, we’re grateful for your continued support — because public radio thrives when our listeners do. Have a spook-tastic and safe Halloween!
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Halloween spending expected to top $13 billion nationwide
About 73% of people in the United States plan to celebrate Halloween this year, according to national retail estimates. Total spending on the holiday is expected to surpass $13 billion.
Candy remains one of the biggest categories, with sales projected to reach nearly $4 billion. Decorations are close behind at an estimated $4.2 billion, while costumes are expected to bring in around $4.3 billion. Even Halloween greeting cards are holding strong, adding about $700 million in sales nationwide.
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Conference title within reach as Bearcats hit final stretch
One of the biggest matches in program history for Northwest Missouri State soccer is coming this weekend in Maryville.
The Bearcats are currently second in the MIAA standings, just two points behind the league-leader, Washburn. The Ichabods will visit Northwest Friday afternoon with a regular season conference title well within reach of both clubs.
Washburn's won the last two MIAA titles, while Northwest is still in the hunt for their first.
"Our program is treading in new waters," Bearcat head coach Marc Gordon said during the weekly Coaches Show on KXCV-KRNW. "These are some growth games for us."
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St. Joseph School Board adopts grassroots plan to preserve three high schools
A community-driven effort to preserve three high schools and seek cost-savings elsewhere is the latest plan to bring the embattled school system back to health.
After this summer's revelation of a $20 million budget shortfall set off a rapid and often emotional process to draft a school consolidation plan, the St. Joseph School District Board of Education voted on Oct. 27 to spare it's three high schools and pursue a plan developed not by administrators but by a softball coach and teacher in the district.
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Northwest Board of Regents hears updates on appropriations and enrollment at a spirited Homecoming-week meeting
The Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents met on Oct. 24 with an agenda light on business but heavy with ceremony ahead of the university’s homecoming festivities.
Tatum closed his remarks by speaking forcefully of the university's position. "We are in a very strong position to be a leader in higher education in this state and in this region. That comes from the people who work here and the activities they are involved in," he said. "We are on the precipice of something unbelievable as a university."
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Health Minute
Dr. Arsenault is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. As a hospitalist, his specialty was in general medicine. During his final year as a hospitalist, he focused on treating cancer patients, and that’s where his passion for oncology began. He continued his education to specialize in oncology and hematology and now treats a wide range of cancer diagnoses.
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Spoofhound Spotlight
On the October Spoofhound Spotlight Maryville School District Interim Superintendent Philip Pohren discusses falls sports and activities, ongoing strategic planning, and the superintendent search. The Spoofhound Spotlight airs at 9 am on the final Monday of every month.
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Spoofhound Interview
Maryville High School football earned the No. 1 seed and a bye in the first round of districts. Spoofhound head football coach Matt Webb sat down with us to talk about keeping his team sharp and getting focused for the playoff run ahead.
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Northwest head men's basketball coach Matt Keeley sat down with us to highlight the growth in Jack Ratigan and Trey Moala, the new pieces joining the Bearcat roster, and opening up with good competition in St. Joseph.
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Bearcat Coaches Show
The crossover season has arrived at Northwest Missouri State with the fall sports teams making a postseason push, and the basketball teams open up non-conference play.
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All episodes of The Garden Club are now available on our website! Dig in and catch up anytime.
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KXCV-KRNW Book Club
This Week: We're Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union.
Join the chat, share your thoughts, and let's get reading together!
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These sessions offer insights and support for mental, physical, and emotional health.
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Micah Stolley is from Woodbine, IA and majors in Broadcast Productions at Northwest. He is involved in KNWT, KZLX, KXCV, and the Missourian. He has specific interest in news as he would like to pursue that after college. Working on a documentary is an all-time dream of his. For fun, he enjoys playing video games, drawing, writing, and editing videos.
Micah Stolley
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