Leah Rainwater

St. Joseph

Multimedia Journalist and Anchor at News-Press Now

Missouri School of Journalism ‘24 | Multimedia Journalist/Anchor at News-Press NOW | Retweets ≠endorsements | Story idea? [email protected]

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SJSD assistant principal awarded NWMO Assistant Principal of the Year

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, MO. (News-Press NOW) — One St. Joseph School District assistant principal was named the Northwest Missouri Assistant Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. In a Facebook post on Friday, May 9, the St. Joseph School District congratulated Central High School assistant principal, Shawna Gilliland on the accomplishment. The post said, Her dedication, leadership, and commitment to students and staff have earned her this well-deserved recognition.
SJSD assistant principal awarded NWMO Assistant Principal of the Year

6 days ago | newspressnow.com | Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, MO. (News-Press NOW) -- One St. Joseph School District assistant principal was named the Northwest Missouri Assistant Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals. In a Facebook post on Friday, May 9, the St. Joseph School District congratulated Central High School assistant principal, Shawna Gilliland on the accomplishment. The post said, "Her dedication, leadership, and commitment to students and staff have earned her this well-deserved recognition".
Nodaway County Sheriff's Office announces 'Fish with a First Responder'

6 days ago | newspressnow.com | Leah Rainwater

MARYVILLE, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Youth ages 15 and under are invited to enjoy a day of fishing alongside first responders who serve Nodaway County. This is the second year the Nodaway County Sheriff's Office has put on 'Fish with a First Responder'. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at Nodaway Lake. Registration is free and youth will register on-site upon arrival. Registered youth will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.
Recycling Center drop-off entrance to change

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Starting Wednesday, May 14, residents will use a new entrance to drop off items at the St. Joseph Recycling Center on 3405 S. Belt Highway. This change is planned to be permanent and comes to accommodate the construction of the city's new Animal Shelter on the property.
Hillyard Technical Center to host weekend plant sale

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Hillyard Technical Center will host a plant sale to support the Future Farmers of America (FFA). The sale will go from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9 and starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 and until plants are sold out. The sale is cash only and will be in the back of Hillyard Technical Center's building, located at 3434 Faraon St. BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION News-Press Now is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.
Persisterhood of St. Joseph to dedicate trees in memory of loved ones and social justice causes

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Persisterhood of St. Joseph will dedicate eight newly-planted oak trees along St. Joseph's Northwest Parkway at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10. Persisterhood's "tree guru", Dr. Elizabeth Sawin, will lead the dedication of the new trees and a tree walk following, to point out trees planted in prior years. Trees are dedicated in memory or honor of loved ones and/or social justice causes.
Fallen officers to be honored in National Police Week Memorial Service

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Members of local law enforcement agencies will gather to honor and remember personnel killed in the line of duty in Northwest Missouri. A special service will be held during the 2025 National Police Week, which will be celebrated Sunday, May 11 through Saturday, May 17.
Northwest Republican Club to hold May meeting, Schumacher to speak

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- he Northwest Missouri Republican Club will hold its May monthly meeting on Thursday, May 15 at Bandana's Bar-B-Q. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Bandana's, located at 4225 Frederick Ave. Dinner will follow, as well as a forum presentation at 6:30 p.m. Attendee's will order off of the menu. City Manager, Mike Schumacher is May's guest speaker. Schumacher became St. Joseph's City Manager on Jan.
MWSU honors faculty and staff

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Missouri Western State University honored its employees during the 2025 Faculty and Staff Awards and Retirement Reception. Awards were presented to eight individuals in different categories. Dr. James Carviou, an associate professor of journalism, won the award for Outstanding Academic Advisor. Dr. Lane DesAutels, an associate professor of philosophy and Mackenzie Evans, an assistant professor of nursing, won the award for Teaching Excellence.
Chamber to celebrate grand opening of two St. Joseph businesses

1 week ago | newspressnow.com | Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will help two of its members celebrate their grand opening. Thrive Family Chiropractic and IV Nutrition will have grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 8 at 6501 and 6503 N. Belt Highway. Thrive Family Chiropractic doctors are trained to treat all types of patients with natural family healthcare, including children, pregnant women and more.