Gladstone to employ new software
GLADSTONE -- The City of Gladstone made two decisions about software for municipal tasks on Monday. One currently-implemented system is CivicPlus, which provides an agenda and meeting management platform as well as municipal website. CivicPlus is retiring the version that the city has been using, necessitating a shift. A slightly upgraded version of the same platform was available, which city staff recommended. "The city's options at this point (are) either to move to that upgraded product or move to a different product altogether," said Community Development Director and Zoning ...
Higher-income families more likely to enroll kids in organized sports, an AP-Ipsos poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans overwhelmingly see major benefits to children playing organized sports, a new poll finds, but higher-income families are more likely to participate. Learning teamwork and reducing screen time are among the perceived benefits of youth sports, according to the ...
Be Well Bash 2026 to Connect Families with health, wellness, community resources
ESCANABA - Community members of all ages are invited to attend Be Well Bash 2026, a free wellness resource fair designed to promote health, mental wellness, and community connection on from 4-7 p.m. ED TWednesday, Sept. 23, at the Joseph Heirman University Center on Bay College’s Escanaba ...
Democrats are gathering to give final approval to their 2028 presidential primary calendar
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats are gathering to finalize their 2028 presidential primary calendar this week, setting the stage for a wide-open contest to succeed President Donald Trump and chart a path ahead as the party's voters oscillate between progressive and more moderate ...
How flag football is key to the NFL's plans to further global reach
DUSSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Five-on-five, no contact and an emphasis on speed and elusiveness. The future of football around the world looks different. The NFL is still hoping to reap the rewards. The league is making its presence known this week in Dusseldorf as the German city hosts the ...