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“Midwest Trust Center is a paid advertiser of Kansas City Spotlight and is responsible for this content.”The Midwest Trust Center is proud to announce the 2023-2024 season! With acclaimed local, national and international artists, there is something for everyone. Visit jccc.edu/MTC to learn more and purchase season tickets beginning May 15.

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Pictures from David BaderLonging for a home away from home, a family of four began working with her Wade Weissmann Architecture to create a large shingle-style home in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This initial project went smoothly, and after the house was completed, the clients purchased additional acreage next door. The land had empty pockets with plenty of room for opportunity, so Weissmann was once again invited to undertake a second mission.When she sat down with customers to brainstorm ideas for what this accessory could become, she paid close attention to who they are, their commitment to a healthy life, and…

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Ohio Northern University has jumped from No. 4 to No. 2 US News & World Report's Best Midwest Regional Colleges list for 2024, making it #1 in Ohio. The University also ranks highly in other key categories, including 3rd (first in Ohio) in regional Best Value Schools, No. 12 in electrical/electronics/communications, and No. 23 nationally and No. 1 in Ohio for undergraduate engineering programs (no. Ph.D.); The rankings, long considered a valuable tool for families undergoing the college decision-making process, reinforce ONU's position as a premier institution for affordable, distinctive learning. A total of 370 schools were ranked in the…

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UW-La Crosse earns top ranking among Midwest schools | New | wxow.com We recognize that you are attempting to access this website from a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which imposes General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore access cannot be granted at this time. For any issues, please contact aedesk@wxow.com or call 507-895-9969.

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Corner down icon An icon in the shape of a corner pointing down. Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Adam Hester/Getty Images Gen Z is looking beyond the busiest states for places with free space and affordable prices. Older generations are not selling homes, making it difficult for Gen Z to enter more popular markets. The younger generation is okay with moving longer distances to find more comfortable living arrangements. Gen Zers are looking to live in simpler, quieter locations in the Midwest or mountain areas. Emilia Mann, senior analyst at StorageCafe, said Gen Z didn't have the same location…

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Home>ConcentrateFI First Look: Revolutionary new technology in egg production. Midwest Farms They withstand the heat In-ovo sexing, a technology that promises to make egg production more efficient, has been launched in Europe and Innovate Animal Ag is pushing for its adoption in the US Innovate Animal Ag, a nonprofit that helps agricultural producers, said the technology can help meet consumer demand in a more humane and sustainable way. “Our research shows that 89 percent of egg consumers do not understand that the slaughter of male chicks is currently standard practice in the egg industry, and when they learn about the…

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Rock band Get Up Kids pose for a photo in 2020 at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery in Swisher. The experience was created by Zach Stewart (far right) for his hosting business, Not So Flyover. (Jack Stewart) In 2018, members of the American rock band Modest Mouse left their rooms at the Cedar Rapids DoubleTree for a day out at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery in Swisher. Modest Mouse were scheduled to play the McGrath Amphitheater the next day, but a local named Zach Stewart had invited the band and crew to a no-strings-attached experience on their day off. “We…

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Junior Earns PING All-Midwest Region Team Honors | UToledo News Junior Barend Botha was named to the NCAA Division I PING All-Midwest Region team, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced recently. Botha received all-region honors for the first time and is the first University of Toledo men's golfer to receive the award since Chris Selfridge in 2015. Botha was one of 25 individuals recognized from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota and Ohio and was the sole representative…

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Thunderstorms are expected to hit much of the eastern United States on Tuesday, which could reduce Election Day turnout in some places.A strong cold front could bring rain and wind anywhere along the East Coast, from the Florida Panhandle to Maine, said Tim Loftus, data scientist and meteorologist at AccuWeather. Severe thunderstorms are likely from North Carolina to South Jersey. And in the Northeast, especially in New York and Pennsylvania, winds could reach 50 mph, Mr. Loftus said.The same widespread storm system is expected to bring a mix of rain and snow to the Great Lakes and Northern Plains, including…

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In today's world, professionals experienced in art and design are in high demand, especially those who can use their skills in both the fine art and commercial worlds. Those wishing to embark on a career in the arts have a huge range of options for their training and education. One more time, Art & Object delves into the top art schools and programs in the US From public universities with state-of-the-art studios to exclusively arts-focused colleges with thriving study abroad programs, this list runs the gamut. With this list, we're looking at the Midwest. The Midwest's top art programs tend…

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