TABLE OF CONTENTS

6 Welcome to St. Joseph

8 Chamber Connection

14 History

16 Community

20 Economic & WORKFORCE Development

22 Education

26 Health Care

28 Things to See & Do

34 Good to know if you live in St. joe

41 Members Alphabetical

80 Business Resource Guide

110 Who’s Who in the Chamber

141 Member Search

WELCOME TO ST. JOSEPH

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has a long-standing tradition of being the catalyst for economic development and growth in Northwest Missouri. Since the founding members started the Board of Trade of St. Joseph in 1862, there has been a united group of leaders standing up for the business community.

While business is the Chamber’s top priority, its leaders know that industry and commerce can only succeed in a growing, viable community. The Chamber’s mission is to “create an environment that allows business to thrive and the community to prosper.”

Driven by the needs and concerns of our members and the community, the Chamber has three strategic directions that support its mission: drive economic prosperity, demonstrate and build progressive community leadership and deliver outstanding return on member investment.

These priorities could not be accomplished without the work of two of the Chamber’s divisions – membership and economic development. Each area is instrumental in sustaining quality of life and making St. Joseph a great place to live and work.

The Chamber is concerned with a host of issues, but a common thread runs throughout the organization – a commitment to providing first-rate programs and services for the benefit of members and the community. While the staff is a hard-working group, the Chamber could not succeed without its dedicated volunteers, who help staff achieve these goals and fulfill its mission.

Chamber membership is an investment – an investment of money and time that can help businesses succeed and the community prosper. The more time members spend attending Chamber events, networking with other members and learning at business-related educational sessions, the better their businesses can become.

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce excels in its field. It has the distinguished 5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

CHAMBER CONNECTION

Working for you – What your membership supports

When it comes to reaping the rewards of membership, the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce packs a lot of resources and advantages into its yearly dues.

Economic Development

The Chamber serves as the lead economic development agency for the community. In partnership with the City of St. Joseph and Buchanan County, all strides are made to recruit new businesses to St. Joseph and to retain the ones we have. It facilitates dialogue between businesses and the appropriate governmental agencies to address the challenges a company may be facing.

Economic Development is funded through a community partnership, with funds raised from both the public and private sectors. The Chamber recognizes the important role both community and workforce development play in creating a community where people want to live and work as well as where businesses wish to invest so the Chamber implements and supports many initiatives designed to enhance quality of life and lifelong learning.

The Chamber also partners to improve physical infrastructure and amenities, another key to growth.

Membership Services

The Chamber works to strengthen its membership through effective retention and recruitment efforts, providing networking and educational opportunities to members while increasing the visibility of the Chamber within the community.

Membership Services coordinates events such as the Annual Banquet, monthly Lunch & Learn seminars, the Chairman’s Breakfast, a New Executives Welcome, the Chamber Classic golf tournament, Economic Development Summit and a Small Business Summit. This division is also responsible for fun networking events like Business Mixers and Parties on the Parkway.

The Total Resource Campaign also is organized by Membership staff. The Total Resource Campaign is a program that raises funds through sponsorships of Chamber publications, events and programs.

Administration & Communication

Administration staff coordinate all organizational resources, financial services and building management and administers the computer system. Chamber Communications staff manage, plan and disseminate Chamber publications and marketing. These publications include Connections, the monthly membership newsletter; press releases; event invitations; advertisements; content for the Chamber’s websites, saintjoseph.com, choosestjoseph.com uncommonlife.info and social media.

Government Affairs

Staff members work to foster relations with the various levels of government and to represent the business community in addressing legislative issues. Government policies directly affect business, so the Chamber speaks out on behalf of the business community. The Chamber’s advocacy ranges from formal testimony to informal discussions with key elected officials.

St. Joseph Regional Port Authority

The Port of St. Joseph is an intermodal port owned by the St. Joseph Regional Port Authority and operated by Transport 360 that serves the agricultural and industrial markets of northwest Missouri and northeast Kansas. The port is conveniently located at the foot of the U.S. Highway 36 bridge into Kansas, with easy access to interstates 29 and 35 serving Northwest Missouri. The Port Authority is governed by a seven-member board and is administered by an executive director housed in the Chamber office. To contact Transport 360 about Port needs, find them under Transportation in the member listings.

St. Joseph Community Alliance

The St. Joseph Community Alliance promotes a shared vision for the community through collective input from citizens. Its director is responsible for implementing the Imagine St. Joseph 2040 plan, coordinating government relations/advocacy and executing a community survey. The St. Joseph Community Alliance is made up of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, the City of St. Joseph, Buchanan County, the School District of St. Joseph, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, Mosaic Life Care, MoWest, 139th Airlift Wing of the Missouri Air National Guard and the United Way of Greater St. Joseph. Director Tom Brand can be reached at [email protected] or (816) 364-4109.

2026 Board of Directors

Chairman | Nancy Potter Lyle
Taylor Siemens Elliott Creedy & Lyle P.C.

Chair-Elect | Todd Joe
John Joe Insurance

Secretary/Treasurer | Brett Steiner
Nodaway Valley Bank

President/CEO | Natalie Hawn
St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce

Directors

Jonathan Arens
Altec Industries, Inc.

Lute Atieh
FlyTech Pilot Academy

Rall Bradley
News-Press NOW

Michelle Clark
LifeLine Foods, LLC

Rod Dolph
Hy-Vee Food Stores, Inc.

Col. Barrett Golden
139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard

Dan Hegeman
Evergy

John Josendale
City of St. Joseph

Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy
MoWest

Josh Kleinlein
Triumph Foods

Amy Kotwani
Yes She Invests

Dr. Ashly McGinnis
St. Joseph School District

Keith Mills
Van-Am Tool & Engineering, LLC

Scott Nelson
Buchanan County

Kyle Phillips
Herzog Contracting Corp.

Dennis Pinkelman
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health

Robert Ritchey
Mosaic Life Care

Reid Schultz
R/S Electric Corp.

Angela Williams-Crane
Candlewood Suites

Mark Woodbury
General Counsel, Polsinelli

Scott Gann | Immediate Past Chair
Scott Gann Construction

Debbie Mahoney | Diplomats Chair
Fairway Independent Mortgage Company

Chamber Staff

Kristie Arthur

Director of Workforce
Development

[email protected]

(816) 364-4113

Kristi Bailey

Director of Communications
& Marketing

[email protected]

(816) 364-4108

Deanna Greiner

Membership Specialist

[email protected]

(816) 364-4103

Natalie Hawn

President & CEO

[email protected]

(816) 364-4107

Missy Howe

Programs Assistant

[email protected]

(816) 364-4102

Jennifer Humbert

Executive Assistant

[email protected]

(816) 232-4461

Shannon Jobes

Vice President, Administration

[email protected]

(816) 364-4111

Brad Lau

Vice President,
Economic Development

[email protected]

(816) 364-4110

Tony Luke

Director of Development

[email protected]

(816) 364-4101

Mary Kate Masters

Director of Program
Development

[email protected]

(816) 364-4106

History

The Journey West – St. Joseph, Mo.
Where Millionaires Were Made

On the busy banks of the Missouri River, the city of St. Joseph was platted and conveyed by founder Joseph Robidoux in 1843. St. Joseph became a hustling hub of excitement as thousands of settlers began moving westward, seeking fame and fortune after gold was discovered in 1848 in California. Thousands of travelers – most of them headed west in search of big fortunes – arrived in the city by steamboat. Many more came on wagons, which filled the streets as they waited to be ferried across the mighty Missouri River to continue on their quests.

Travelers brought prosperity to town, shopping for trip supplies or seeking room and board as well as places to care for their animals. Those who provided goods and services to travelers who headed west became the wealthiest of residents. Commerce and trade have always been a natural extension of the city’s personality, harkening back to 1826 when Robidoux founded the Blacksnake Hills Trading Post, an enterprise that grew into a fur-trading empire that stretched all the way to the Rocky Mountains. Visitors can learn more about St. Joseph’s founding at the Robidoux Row Museum.

The railroad came to town in 1859, solidifying the city as a major distribution and supply center for the west. The combination of boat and steamship travel on the Missouri River and ample rail traffic made the city an ideal locale for the Pony Express.

With the goal of delivering mail from St. Joseph to Sacramento in 10 days or less, St. Joseph became the Pony Express eastern terminus. The first Pony Express rider left the city on April 3, 1860, departing from Pikes Peak Stables, riding hard and fast to Sacramento. Today, the stables house the Pony Express National Museum. Another museum in St. Joseph is the Patee House Museum, which was built as a luxury hotel in 1858 and served as the Pony Express headquarters from 1860 to 1861 and then as the headquarters for the Union Army for most of the Civil War.

History buffs will delight in the museum’s two floors of exhibits. On display are carriages, buggies, an authentic gallows, model railroads, a wing of Western art and much more. Named one of America’s Top 10 Western Museums by True West Magazine, this National Historic Landmark is also where visitors will find the historic Jesse James Home. The notorious outlaw met his demise in 1882 in this very house when he was shot and killed from behind by a gang member while straightening a picture on the wall. The home sits just a block away from where James was killed after being moved to the Patee House grounds.

St. Joseph’s history is more than Wild West stories. Visitors and residents alike are encouraged to learn more at the St. Joseph Museum, Remington Nature Center, Wyeth-Tootle Mansion and other museums.

COMMUNITY

Uncommon Character, Uncommon Life

Whether homebuyer or renter, everyone knows that finding the right place to live can be difficult. However, when it comes to settling down, St. Joseph boasts the right address. St. Joseph is “Made with Uncommon Character” – from its historic architecture and unique 26-mile Parkway system to the spirited character of our residents. St. Joseph is a place you want to be, and with its range of residential housing, from college students to seniors and all family sizes in between, there is a piece of real estate to suit anyone’s needs and wants.

St. Joseph is built on great ideas, successful innovations and bold vision. Living here means discovering someone or something uncommon every day – and realizing that no matter where you’re from, you’re home. (And, we’re glad you are here!)

Our thriving community is refreshing to those from larger cities, as it just takes 15 minutes to get from one side of St. Joseph to the other. In between, you’ll find an accomplished arts community, modern and historic homes, a reawakening downtown and globally-ranked leaders in science, technology and advanced manufacturing.

National award-winning health care, options for active seniors, educational options for all and numerous community-minded and faith-based organizations all add up to this: a great life surrounded by people and places made of the best of character, right here in St. Joseph.

In peaceful settings, buyers will find exquisite and traditionally-styled homes with hand-laid brick, where residents enjoy outdoor beauty along their daily jogs or while taking a friendly stroll with their dogs. Downtown living is perfect for young professionals or empty-nesters looking for the convenience of nearby amenities coupled with the excellent accessibility to arts and entertainment that downtown living provides.

Rental options are also available as apartment complexes, duplexes and condominiums are sprinkled throughout the city. The median sale price for a single-family home was $189,000 in August 2025, according to Redfin. Likewise, the cost of living in St. Joseph is rewardingly low. St. Joseph benefits from a low cost of living index of 84.4, which supports greater affordability and lower operating costs, according to Quest Site Solutions in 2025.

Buying a home is one of life’s most exciting events, but amid the joy, it can also be stressful. Fortunately help is close at hand. Homebuyers and new residents can learn everything they need to know about moving to St. Joseph by requesting the Chamber’s new resident packet, which includes information about government officials, licenses, fees and utilities.

For more on St. Joseph’s Uncommon Character, reasons to move to the city or to learn about exciting events and interesting residents, visit uncommoncharacter.com
or uncommonlife.info.

ECONOMIC & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Growing St. Joseph 

To have a successful business climate, a community must have all of the economic development tools of the trade at its disposal. In St. Joseph, we’re fortunate to have those tools, including working relationships with government partners, support of private businesses and workforce development resources.

Because of these tools, St. Joseph has had many recent successes. In 2025, we were able to announce that Nortian Foodtech, LLC, had chosen St. Joseph for its new project. It will build a new approximate 160,000 square foot facility in the Stockyards Industrial Park. This is an attraction project, which means the company is new to St. Joseph.

“Attraction projects are very difficult to win,” said Brad Lau, Vice President of Economic Development for the Chamber and Economic Development Partnership. “Your city is basically competing with the rest of the country for the limited amount of new attraction projects that come about every year. We are very excited for Nortian to build its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility here with new technology. It will fit right in with our food production business cluster in St. Joseph.”

Another big win in the food production realm in St. Joseph in 2025 was the announcement of the expansion of Daily’s Premium Meats LLC. Daily’s will double its current capacity at its St. Joseph plant. Fun fact: Daily’s St. Joseph plant currently produces 2.5% of the nation’s bacon and soon it will produce 5%. The $95 million expansion project also will produce 90 to 115 new jobs.

“When companies make large capital investments in their St. Joseph facilities, it helps secure jobs in St. Joseph, now and in the future,” Lau said. “It was an honor to have Gov. Mike Kehoe speak at the Daily’s groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate its investment in St. Joseph and Missouri.”

On the other side of St. Joseph, another expansion is happening. Schutz Container Systems is making its third expansion in Eastowne Business Park. This time its leaders are building a new 180,000 square foot facility to introduce a new product to be manufactured here. Schutz’s campus now has more than 65 acres.

“It’s exciting to see Schutz continue to expand,” Lau said. “The latest project will add 20 jobs and more than $30 million in capital investment.”

One project that everyone will notice is that of the Steve Craig STJ Hotel Group. It will build two new hotels and a conference center at the corner of Woodbine Road and Frederick Boulevard, which is one of St. Joseph’s busiest and most visible intersections. The project will have about 253 rooms. The estimated capital investment is $60 million.

In the area of workforce development, the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce continues to work with educators to help prepare the workforce of tomorrow with projects like the Northwest Missouri Regional Apprenticeship Program, Manufacturing Day and the annual My Success Event, in which about 2,000 high school students fill the Civic Arena to learn about potential future careers. The event is focused on high school students, helping them learn about what their future careers could be by talking with local businesses and organizations.

As much as the Chamber works to develop tomorrow’s workforce with educational partnerships like those mentioned above, it also works to help attract already-developed talent from other areas through its Uncommon Life talent recruitment efforts. By advertising St. Joseph’s quality of life attributes and job openings, the Chamber works to bring in new residents to the city.

“The Chamber does a lot of work within the community to make St. Joseph a place people want to live and work,” said Natalie Hawn, President and CEO of the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. “Of the utmost importance at the moment is attractive, affordable housing for middle-income earners. We’re working hard with our partners to make sure that if you’re working here, you’re able to live here, as well.”

The Chamber has been at the forefront of talent attraction and community betterment efforts in the greater St. Joseph area for many years.

The site uncommonlife.info provides a way to inform potential residents about reasons to live in St. Joseph, with testimonials from current residents. It has information on housing, education, healthcare and more. It also has a link to the Chamber’s jobs board, jobs.saintjoseph.com, which pulls open positions from 29 top employers’ web pages to one site. The Chamber also has a spot on the site for smaller employers to submit their own job. The Chamber hosts periodic mixers for new residents, or company interns, to get to know the community better.

New in 2025, the Chamber launched its St. Joseph Young Professionals group, which aims to connect those in the 20-40 age range within the business community. Through a variety of fun and educational events, SJYP appeals to those who work in St. Joseph and want to make more connections with people in their age group.

EDUCATION

■ St. Joseph School District

The St. Joseph School District (SJSD) is the third-largest employer in our community, serving nearly 10,000 students across 24 schools.

With a commitment to addressing the diverse needs of its students, the district fosters an inclusive environment where over 36 different languages are spoken in addition to English.

Through numerous partnerships, SJSD is striving to prepare students in grades Pre-K through 12 for a successful future.

Specialized programs such as early childhood, gifted and talented, alternative education and career and technical education are part of 13 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, an alternative school and a technical center.

The core values of communication, respect, courage, problem solving and being an engaged citizen are central to daily actions and propel the district toward the accomplishment of our vision.

Students have access to a rigorous elementary program that is supplemented with adaptive technological resources. At the secondary level, students have access to a wide variety of specialized coursework. The unique pathways include performing and visual arts, agricultural science, biomedical studies and engineering. Students also have access to Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses.

To improve staff recruitment and retention, SJSD is providing additional staff support, training and competitive salaries.

For more information about the St. Joseph School District, visit
http://www.sjsd.k12.mo.us.

■ Hillyard Technical Center

Students from 20 area high schools in Northwest Missouri have access to one of the most modern career centers in the state – Hillyard Technical Center.

Located in the center of St. Joseph, Hillyard provides specialized programming to hundreds of students throughout the region annually. Hillyard offers 19 program areas in health sciences, manufacturing, agriculture/natural sciences, human services and technology. Hillyard programs utilize a variety of delivery systems from traditional classrooms to hands-on learning experiences in labs, shops, work-based activities and clinical sites, both internal and external to the institution. Licensures, registrations and/or certifications are also available in most programs.

In 2017, Hillyard opened the Advanced Science Research Center to offer additional opportunities for students in the region. In 2024 as the result of a community-based initiative the St. Joseph School District and Hillyard Technical Center added the Simulated Manufacturing Facility, a 22,000-square-foot expansion to the current building. For more information, visit https://hillyardtech.sjsd.k12.mo.us.

■ St. Joseph Catholic Academy

St. Joseph Catholic Academy provides a safe, faith-filled and welcoming environment within five campuses: St. Gianna Early Childhood Center, Cathedral Elementary, St. Francis Xavier Elementary, St. James Elementary and Bishop LeBlond High School.

With committed, knowledgeable and certified teachers, SJCA continues to enrich the lives of over 700 students from six weeks old to 12th grade, offering a challenging curriculum in a disciplined learning environment with a focus on their spiritual growth as an individual.

SJCA also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including athletics, fine arts, theater, robotics and academic teams.

These programs nurture creativity, collaboration and personal growth while cultivating a vibrant and supportive community. With numerous award-winning teams and clubs, students are empowered to excel, build lasting skills and experience the thrill of achievement.

Graduates of SJCA campuses contribute hundreds of hours to community service, meaningfully impacting our local community. Seniors can graduate with over 25 hours of earned college credit and collectively receive over $1 million in scholarships annually, opening doors to higher education and future success.

Scholarships are available at each campus. Affording a Catholic education may be easier than you think!

For more information or to schedule a tour, call (816) 375-5180 or visit www.sj-catholic.org.

■ St. Joseph Christian School

St. Joseph Christian School, a non-denominational Christian school, currently serves approximately 505 students in grades Pre-K
through 12.

Founded in 1988 and known for excellent academics based on biblical worldview teaching, the school partners with parents, churches and the community to equip students to impact their world for Jesus Christ.

Spiritual growth is encouraged through daily Bible classes, weekly chapels and annual Missions and Spiritual Emphasis weeks. The school is fully accredited by ACSI/Cognia, is a Missouri State High School Activities Association member and participates in the A+ Schools Program.

Elementary students participate in field trips, fine arts programs, character education, Scholar Bowl, spelling/geography bees and elementary sports leagues/camps. Secondary students participate in exploratory life-skills courses, dual-credit/college online courses, foreign language, Hillyard Technical School, Cadet Teaching program, National Honor Society, Scholar Bowl, an Honors graduate option, yearbook, photography, fine arts, drama club, chapel band, football, golf, volleyball, cross country, basketball, track & field, baseball, cheerleading, girls soccer and weight training.

Student leadership is encouraged through student government, Drug Free Superstars, chapel team, small groups, student mentoring and service days. St. Joseph Christian School offers before/after school care, summer camp and a needs-based financial aid program to assist families. For more information, visit www.stjosephchristian.com.

■ St. Paul Lutheran School

At St. Paul Lutheran School, learning is rooted in Christ and filled with joy. From preschool through eighth grade, students grow in knowledge, faith and service in a place where striving for excellence goes hand-in-hand with serving the Lord and caring for others.

Families love St. Paul’s dedicated teachers, strong academics and welcoming community. Its students get to stretch their minds in fun competitions like scholar bowl, mathletics and mathcounts. Middle schoolers dive into exciting electives such as 3D printing, robotics, art, home improvement and more — discovering new talents along the way.

Sports bring plenty of energy, too. Students in grades three through eight can join volleyball and basketball. Students in grade five through eight can participate in track. Students enjoy learning teamwork and school spirit on and off the court.

For 30 years, St. Paul Lutheran School has been joyfully serving families and helping students shine. Learn more at www.splcc.org!

Higher Education

■ Missouri Western State University

As Missouri’s official applied learning university, Missouri Western State University ensures students gain real-world experience before they graduate.

Every day, MoWest students are actively engaged in hands-on learning, working in local classrooms, health care facilities and businesses, where they apply their skills while helping meet community needs.

The Houlne Center for Convergent Technology, which opened in 2024, expands these opportunities by providing practical training in skilled manufacturing and construction, as well as emerging fields like AI, robotics and cybersecurity.

In 2025, the MoWest nursing program was ranked the top nursing school in Missouri by RegisteredNursing.org. MoWest was also recognized as the No. 1 regional public university in Missouri for social mobility, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings. This recognition is based on strong graduation outcomes for Pell Grant recipients. 

With a proud tradition of offering high-quality, affordable education, MoWest serves students from Missouri, across the nation, and around the world. Learn more at www.missouriwestern.edu.

■ North Central Missouri College

North Central Missouri College offers courses in Savannah, MO, at its Savannah Campus on Business Highway 71. Programs at the Savannah Campus include nursing (PN and ADN), surgical technology, diagnostic medical sonography, radiology technology, early childhood development, behavioral health support, community health worker, business, industrial technology, robotics skills, commercial power equipment, general education coursework and more. The college, which has its main campus in Trenton, is celebrating its centennial in 2025. NCMC is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit http://www.ncmissouri.edu or call (816) 324-8037.

■ UMKC School of Medicine

Established in 2021, the St. Joseph Campus houses a four-year rural medicine M.D. track,  one-year rural medicine pathway and post baccalaureate rural emphasis programs for the UMKC School of Medicine. Its academic partners help to ensure the students develop strong clinical skills and experience exciting opportunities as they train in a variety of rural settings and populations. The St. Joseph campus’ mission is to recruit, train and support students who have a goal of practicing in rural and medically underserved areas of Missouri and the region.

HEALTH CARE

Mosaic Life Care

Mosaic Life Care is a physician-led health care system serving 35 counties in northwest Missouri, northeast Kansas, southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa.

With a vision of transforming community health by being a lifecare innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care.

The organization serves a population of approximately 270,000 and is the largest employer in the region with more than 4,200 employees. Along with the main medical center based in St. Joseph, other Missouri hospitals in the Mosaic system include Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville, Mosaic Medical Center – Albany and the Long- Term AcuteCare Hospital in St. Joseph. Mosaic is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a membership available to hospitals working to deliver the highest level of patient-centered care.

For more information,
visit www.mymlc.com.

Northwest Health Services

Northwest Health Services provides primary medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services for St. Joseph and surrounding communities spread over 15 counties. Its health centers are local, nonprofit, community-owned health care providers.

Northwest Health Services clinics are federally qualified community health centers and improve access to care for Americans regardless of their insurance status. Northwest Health is inspired by the belief that all people, regardless of insurance status, should have access to high-quality health care. Northwest Health clinics can be found all across northwest Missouri and St. Joseph at the North End Health Center, North End Family Pharmacy, Family Medicine Associates, Family Medicine Pharmacy, South Side Health Center, Northwest Family Dental, Northwest Behavioral Health and the Downtown Health Center providing access to care of the homeless population.

Additionally, Northwest Health offers a sliding scale program (discount program) for individuals who qualify, to take every avenue possible to keep health care affordable. The addition of certified application counselors has also helped individuals find affordable options for health insurance.

Northwest Health continually focuses on innovating and improving quality. Recently, the addition of pharmacy care in St. Joseph complements Northwest Health’s goal of improving access to care.

They also received the highest quality award for Health Centers from the Missouri Primary Care Association.

THINGS TO SEE & DO

No Boredom Here

Missouri is known as the “Show Me State,” and from the many premier attractions and endless ways to spend a day in St. Joseph and the surrounding area, there is definite clout in the nickname.

❯ Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

For more than 50 years, this museum has been presenting one of the finest collections of American art from the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. The museum houses permanent collections and rotating exhibits.

❯ Apple Blossom Parade

Known as the third-oldest apple blossom festival in the country, this annual event is packed with fun for the whole family. Colorful floats line the streets, decorated with a different theme every year, in addition to pageants to crown Apple Blossom royalty.

❯ Belt Entertainment Complex

In a location that has long been a cornerstone on the Belt Highway, the facility includes 32 bowling lanes with state-of-the-art scoring, Volley’s outdoor sand volleyball courts, a laser tag arena, a redemption arcade, billiards, and a bistro and lounge. The facility regularly hosts local and state bowling competitions.

❯ Bode Sports Complex

Four basketball courts, futsal court, pickleball courts and a skate park with grinding rails make up this outdoor facility, which is attached to the Bode Ice Area. Open year-round, this complex hosts classes, competitions and more.

❯ Downtown St. Joseph

There’s plenty to see and do in this bustling downtown, from bistros and cafés to theaters and boutiques. All are within walking distance of each other, too.

❯ East Hills Shopping Center

Shop, dine and be entertained all in one location! Department stores, specialty shops, restaurants and more can be found at East Hills Shopping Center. The complex also hosts events such as story time for kids and a farmers market.

❯ Fairview Golf Course

Come play a round at one of St. Joseph’s oldest public golf courses with 18 holes spanning 200 acres. Men’s and women’s leagues are available as well as lessons for those looking to up their game.

❯ Farmers Markets

Live music, fresh food and handmade crafts can be found at local farmers markets. St. Joseph Farmers Market is open Fridays, May through October, and the Pony Express Farmers Market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, April through October.

❯ Glore Psychiatric Museum

Visit this award-winning museum to see artifacts from over 140 years’ worth of history in the field of mental health. Surgical tools, uniforms, patient items, notes, artwork and more are on display.

❯ Heritage Softball Complex

This state-of-the-art park is equipped with plenty of amenities, including five softball fields, a playground and a concessions area. Several tournaments at the national, state and regional levels have been held here, bringing people from all over the country to St. Joseph.

❯ Hyde Park Recreational Complex

Nearly 100 acres are dedicated to this park and its many facilities, which include a skate park and a paved walking trail. Events take place throughout the year, such as the Southside Fall Festival.

❯ Jesse James Home, Patee House Museum and Pony Express National Museum

Visit where Jesse James’ life ended in St. Joseph and the Pony Express started. The Wild West was an exciting time in our city. Relive some of its history at our museums dedicated to this point in time.

❯ JRP 50+ Recreational Center

Anyone over the age of 50 will have a blast at this center. A cafeteria, fitness center and computer lab are just some of the excellent services provided here, in addition to nearly 60 organizations and groups that meet at the center on a regular basis.

❯ Kansas City Chiefs Training Camp

Come see the Chiefs get ready for the season at Missouri Western State University in July and August. Get up close and personal with your favorite players, and mingle with other Chiefs fans.

❯ Krug Park

This more than 100-year-old park has several trails, waterfalls, fountains and Italian Renaissance structures, including a castle! All this and more makes Krug Park a great place for a relaxing picnic, exploring the trails, feeding the ducks or taking a leisurely stroll.

❯ Lodging

Hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfasts are waiting in St. Joseph, whether it’s for an overnight stay, wedding, family reunion, conference or a getaway retreat.

❯ Northside Recreational Complex

This site is composed of 25 acres, which is home to football fields, a baseball field, horseshoe courts, basketball courts and tennis courts.

❯ Noyes Sports Complex

This 23-acre complex features 12 lighted tennis courts, 16 horseshoe courts and football fields and an aquatic park.

❯ Outdoor Activities

There are many opportunities for exploring the great outdoors in St. Joseph, including the Lewis and Clark State Park, Pigeon Hill State Wildlife Area, Bluffwoods Conservation Area, French Bottoms River Access, Mark Youngdahl Urban Conservation Area and the new River Bluff Trails Park.

❯ Performing Arts

The arts are well appreciated in St. Joseph, and with so many venues, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Options include the Saint Joseph Symphony, Saint Joseph Performing Arts Association, Robidoux Resident Theatre, Allied Arts Council of St. Joseph and Missouri Theatre.

❯ Phil Welch Stadium

For over 70 years, this stadium has been bringing the joy of baseball to residents and visitors alike. It seats nearly 4,000 fans and remains one of the oldest stadiums in the country. The St. Joseph Mustangs call Phil Welch Stadium home.

❯ Pony Express National Museum

Housed in the restored Pikes Peak Stables, this museum allows visitors to learn about the legendary mail service from the early 1860s. See exhibits that include a full-size wagon, a one-room schoolhouse and the original water well for the stables.

❯ PumpkinFest

This October festival has been providing free family friendly fun to the St. Joseph area for 20 years. Come celebrate the fall harvest with rides, crafts, food and live music, including the Great Pumpkin Mountain Lighting Ceremony.

❯ Remington Nature Center

Come see nature at its finest at this scenic center that looks out over the Missouri River and is home to a 7,000-gallon freshwater aquarium. The center hosts events year-round, including a monthly scavenger hunt.

❯ River Bluff Trails

The River Bluff Trail network of multi-use and singletrack trails run through the natural topography of the bluffs in ways enthusiasts have never experienced before. Built to maximize the mountain bike experience while also accommodating hikers and trail runners, visitors will find 12-15+ miles of trail, over 20 downhill runs, a trail connection to Sunbridge Conservation Area with stellar kids and skill zones for budding riders. This is a must-see attraction and will rival any trail system in the nation.

❯ Riverside Soccer Complex

One of the finest soccer facilities in the region, Riverside Soccer Complex is home to the St. Joseph Youth Soccer Association. The facility has 12 full-size natural grass fields and serves participants in all age groups. The facility features a concession stand, restroom facilities and a shelter pavilion.

❯ Robidoux Row Museum

Built in the 1840s and 1850s by St. Joseph’s founder, these apartments are thought by many to be the oldest apartments west of the Mississippi River. They have been restored and are home to the St. Joseph Historical Society and a museum that features artifacts chronicling the city’s history.

❯ Shoppes at North Village

From burritos and burgers to apparel and home décor, these shops have something for everyone. Entertainment can be found here as well, with a movie theater and Ricky Dean’s, an arcade/mini-golf/ batting cage family fun center.

❯ Southside Fall Festival

Live entertainment, fireworks, animal rides, food, a parade and handmade crafts can be found at this annual family-friendly festival.

❯ St. Jo Frontier Casino

With over 400 slots and video poker machines, this casino is nothing short of entertaining. Table games are offered as well, including Craps, Mississippi Stud and Trilux. Plenty of dining options are available, too.

❯ St. Joseph Civic Arena

Events are held year-round at this complex, which can seat up to 4,200 guests and has great lighting and acoustics. Meeting rooms are also available for seminars, banquets and receptions.

❯ St. Joseph Country Club

This 6,582-yard course is an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all levels. The club also boasts a pro shop, pool, fitness center, dining and social events.

❯ St. Joseph Museum

Visitors of all ages will enjoy strolling through this museum and viewing its contents on display. Exhibits include Native American items, history of the African American community and rare dolls.

❯ St. Joseph Parkway

This parkway, one of the first in the country, glides through St. Joseph with beautiful vistas all along the way. It connects parks and recreational facilities, making it enjoyable for hikers and cyclists alike.

❯ St. Joseph Riverwalk

Winding along the banks of the Missouri River, the 1.2-mile trail puts adventure seekers up close with nature. Be sure to keep an eye out for the trail’s two wetland overlooks as well as the river overlook.

❯ Walter Cronkite Memorial

Did you know Walter Cronkite, one of the most trusted voices in our country’s history, is from St. Joseph? Go see a history of his life and journalism career at MoWest, 4525 Downs Drive.

GOOD TO KNOW IF YOU LIVE IN ST. JOE

Facilities

Bed and breakfasts 3

Country clubs 1

Exhibition facilities 4

Golf courses, public 2

Golf courses, private 2

Hotels and motels 11

Indoor ice arena 1

Movie theaters 1

Museums 13

Parks and facilities 50+

Planetarium 1

Riverboat casino 1

Outdoor pools/aquatic park 2

YMCA 1

Source: St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce

Climate

Average high temperature 65.8°F

Average low temperature 44.7°F

Average annual precipitation 43.11 inches

Average annual snowfall 12 inches

Source: U.S. Climate Data

Drivers License & Registration

Driver Examination Office (816) 387-2200
525 Jules, Rm. 216
St. Joseph, MO 64501

Registration Office (816) 232-1455
1301 Village Dr., St. Joseph

Pets

Animal Control & Rescue (816) 271-4877
701 Lower Lake Rd., St. Joseph

Health Care/Emergency

Fire, Police, Ambulance 911

Fire Department (816) 271-4603
(non-emergency)

Police Department (816) 271-4777
(non-emergency)

Buchanan County Sheriff (816) 236-8800

Mosaic Life Care (816) 271-6000
5325 Faraon St., St. Joseph
www.mymlc.org

Northwest Health Services (816) 385-5993
2303 Village Dr., St. Joseph
www.nwhealth-services.org

Education

School District of St. Joseph (816) 671-4000
1415 N. 26th St., St. Joseph
www.sjsd.k12.mo.us

St. Joseph Catholic Academy (816) 375-5180
3529 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph
sj-catholic.org

St. Joseph Christian School (816) 279-1555
5401 Gene Field Rd., St. Joseph
www.stjosephchristian.com

St. Paul Lutheran School (816) 279-1118
4715 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph
splcc.org/school

Hillyard Technical Center (816) 671 4170
3434 Faraon St., St. Joseph
www.hillyardtech.com

Colleges/Universities

Missouri Western State University (816) 271-4237
4245 Downs Dr., St. Joseph
www.missouriwestern.edu

North Central Missouri College (816) 324-8001
601 N. U.S. Highway 71, Savannah, MO
ncmissouri.edu/academics/savannah-campus/

Utilities

Electricity

Evergy (888) 471-5275

Gas

Spire (816) 387-4420
Resident Service (800) 582-1234

Phone

AT&T
Resident Service (800) 288-2020
Business Service (800) 499-7928

Cable

Optimum (844) 874-7558

Internet

AT&T (866) 549-0415

Metronet (563) 726-6056

Optimum (844) 874-7558

United Fiber (800) 585-6454

Water

Missouri American Water (866) 430-0820

Sewer

City of St. Joseph (816) 271-4653

Transportation

City Bus

St. Joseph Transit (816) 233-6700

Express Flight (816) 233-3444

Rosecrans Airport (816) 271-4886

Charter

Heartland Motor Coach (816) 279-7800

Visitor Information

St. Joseph Convention
& Visitors Bureau (816) 233-6688
www.stjomo.com (800) 785-0360

St. Joseph Chamber
of Commerce (816) 232-4461
www.saintjoseph.com (800) 748-7856

Post Office

Main St. Joseph Office (816) 364-3231
201 S. Eighth St., St. Joseph

Libraries

Rolling Hills
Consolidated Library (816) 232-5479
www.rhcl.org

St. Joseph Public Library (816) 232-4038
www.sjpl.lib.mo.us

Missouri Western
State University (816) 271-4368
www.library.missouriwestern.edu

Government Officials

President

Donald Trump (R)
The White House, Washington, D.C.

Vice President

J.D. Vance (R)
Senate Office Bldg., Washington, D.C.

Senators

Eric Schmitt (R) (202) 224-5721
(816) 471-7141
Office of Sen. Schmitt, U.S. Senate
404 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510

Josh Hawley (R) (202) 224-6154
Office of Sen. Hawley, U.S. Senate
381 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510

Representative

Sam Graves (R) (202) 225-7041
(816) 749-0800
1135 Longworth House Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C. 20515
411 Jules St., St. Joseph 64501

State of Missouri

Governor

Mike Kehoe (R) (573) 751-3222
Capitol Bldg., Rm. 216, Jefferson City

Lieutenant Governor

Dave Wasinger (R) (573) 751-4727
Capitol Bldg., Rm. 224, Jefferson City

Secretary of State

Denny Hoskins (R) (573) 751-4936
600 W. Main St., Jefferson City

State Auditor

Scott Fitzpatrick (R) (573) 751-4213
301 W. High St., Rm. 880, Jefferson City

State Treasurer

Vivek Malek (R) (573) 751-8533
301 W. High St. Room 780
P.O. Box 210, Jefferson City

Attorney General

Catherine Hanaway (R) (573) 751-3321
207 W. High St., Jefferson City

Senators

Rusty Black (R), District 12 (573) 751-1415
9083 Liv 529, Chillicothe, MO 64601
State Capitol Bldg., Room 420, Jefferson City
[email protected]

Tony Luetkemeyer (R), District 34 (573) 751-2183
PO Box 14360, Parkville, MO 64152
State Capitol Building, Room 332
201 W. Capitol Ave., Jefferson City, MO 65101
[email protected]

Representatives

Bill Falkner (R), District 10 (816) 262-2980
3214 Miller Road, St. Joseph, MO 64505
State Capitol Building, Room 206 A
201 W. Capitol Ave. (573) 751-9755
Jefferson City, MO 65101
[email protected]

Brenda Shields (R), District 11
47 S.E. Erin Ct., St. Joseph, MO 64507
State Capitol Building, Rm. 407 A
201 W. Capitol Ave. (573) 751-3643
Jefferson City, MO 65101
[email protected]

Sean Pouche (R), District 13
8715 N. Paris Ave., Kansas City, MO 64153
State Capitol Building, Room 233-B
201 W. Capitol Ave. (573) 751-6593
Jefferson City, MO 65101
[email protected]

Presiding Commissioner

Scott Nelson (816) 271-1503

Eastern District Commissioner

Scott Burnham (816) 271-1503

Western District Commissioner

Ron Hook (816) 271-1503

County Clerk

Mary Baack-Garvey (816) 271-1412

Prosecuting Attorney

Michelle Davidson (816) 271-1480

Assessor

Dean Wilson (816) 271-1469

Auditor

Tara Horn (816) 271-1408

Sheriff

Bill Puett (816) 271-5555

Collector

Peggy Campbell (816) 271-1401

Public Administrator

Brad Haggard (816) 271-1442

Recorder of Deeds

Becky Dunlap (816) 271-1437

Treasurer

David Gall (816) 271-1432

Circuit Clerk

Ashley Thrasher (816) 271-1462

Division 1 Circuit Judge

Kate Schaefer (816) 271-1511

Division 2 Circuit Judge

David Bolander (816) 271-1441

Division 3 Circuit Judge

Terry White (816) 271-1444

Division 4 Circuit Judge

Dan Kellogg (816) 271-1477

Division 5 Circuit Judge

Chad Gaddie (816) 271-1454

Division 6 Circuit Judge

Rebecca Spencer (816) 271-1448

City of St. Joseph

www.stjoemo.info

Mayor

John Josendale (816) 341-4504
1100 Frederick Ave., No. 309, St. Joseph
[email protected]

District 1

Madison Davis (816) 244-9250
[email protected]

District 2

Jason Eslinger (816) 390-2860
[email protected]

District 3

Andrew Trout (816) 261-2934
[email protected]

District 4

Michael Grimm (816) 341-4506
[email protected]

At-Large

Marty Novak (816) 244-3906
[email protected]

Kenton Randolph (816) 341-4502
[email protected]

Jeff Schomburg (816) 244-4628
[email protected]

Randy Schultz (816) 244-3913
[email protected]

Media

Newspapers

St. Joseph News-Press (816) 271-8500
www.newspressnow.com

Radio Stations

KESJ – 107.5 FM (816) 233-8881
80s, 90s and more
www.joetown1075.com

KFEQ – 680 AM (816) 233-8881
News/Talk
www.680kfeq.com

KY102 – 102.5 FM (816) 233-2577
Classic Rock
ky102.net

KKJO – 105.5 FM (816) 233-8881
Top 40
www.kjo1055.com

KSJQ – 92.7 FM (816) 233-8881
Country
www.qcountry927.com

Television Stations

CBS 30 KCJO (816) 364-2222
kq2.com

KQTV – ABC (816) 364-2222
kq2.com

FOX 26 KNPN (816) 364-2222
kq2.com

NBC 21 KNPG (816) 364-2222
kq2.com

KTAJ-TV16 – TBN (855) 826-2255

Other

Te Lo Cuento News (816) 344-2924
telocuentonews.com