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West Mineral, KS · Food & Drink
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Joplin Public Library seeks coffee shop vendor to mark 10-year milestone
JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — The Joplin Public Library is moving forward with a long-awaited addition to its building: a coffee shop. The library board has launched a search for a qualified vendor to independently operate the coffee shop, fulfilling a request community members made nearly a decade ago. Library Director Jeana Gockley said the addition will create another gathering space for patrons.
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First responders receive Smashburger Express delivery
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Service above self on a day of remembrance involved serving and delivering a whole lot of hamburgers. It’s the annual “Smashburger Express” through the Webb City-Carl Junction Rotary Club. 220 lunches this year, all cooked and put together by rotary members, volunteers, as well as volunteers from the Webb City Elks Lodge. Worden’s Meat donated the meat.
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Food Truck Friday Last Call 2026
The Tourism Director for the City of Carthage stops in to announce last call for the 2026 season of Food Truck Friday. For schedules and details, visit https://www.facebook.com/share/19EY5VPDry/
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7 brew doh giveaway delays traffic
JOPLIN, Mo. — Rangeline Road had even more traffic than usual this morning as cars stretched for multiple blocks waiting in line for a free toy. 7 Brew announced yesterday on social media that it would be running a promotion today for their customers. Visitors of any location could...
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This Oklahoma Barbecue Joint Smokes Its Meat Fresh Daily And Sells It Until It Is Gone
Melisa and Tony Aebi opened this barbecue joint in January with a simple philosophy: serve perfectly smoked meats and scratch-made sides until they run out . The brisket is so tender it barely needs a knife, the ribs have a loyal following, and the black oak sausage has earned its own fan base .
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This Picture-Perfect Missouri Farm Where You Pick Your Own Berries Deserves Way More Attention
There are places in this world that are so quietly wonderful that it almost feels unfair they don’t have longer lines, and Missouri Berries in Republic is sitting right at the top of that list. It’s a u-pick strawberry farm that somehow manages to be both completely unpretentious and...
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Local resident opens BBQ restaurant
Roy Reese, owner of Roy’s BBQ Station at 1 W. Pleasant St. in Aurora on the north side of the city square, opened a new BBQ restaurant on Saturday, May 30, when there was a cruise-in on the square. Reese got into the BBQ business in the Tulsa area...
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This Arkansas Lake Restaurant Makes A September Dinner Feel Like A Mini Vacation
A plate can be memorable, but the view beside it can change the whole night. This Arkansas lake restaurant gets that balance right, especially once September starts softening the evenings. Big windows keep the water in sight, while outdoor seating brings diners even closer to the shoreline. The marina makes...
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MSSU Students Praise New Coffee Shop
In July 2026, Café Roar officially opened to Missouri Southern’s faculty and students. Located in the Welcome Center of the Roy Blunt Health Science building, MSSU’s newest eatery offers a wide variety of specialty coffees, teas, and grab-and-go food items to enjoy. Students express fondness for the new space, praising its convenience and practicality.
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This Arkansas Diner Serves Portions So Massive You’ll Need A To-Go Box Every Time You Come
Some diners serve breakfast. This one turns breakfast into a full-on challenge. Plates arrive loaded, and omelets look ready for serious appetites. Hash browns seem determined to take over every spare inch. That generous style has helped this Arkansas spot build a loyal following, but the room itself is just...
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Health inspector finds mouse poop under soda machine in Ozarks kitchen
Springfield-Greene County Health Department food inspectors found mouse feces under a soda machine in an Ozarks kitchen this week. The E-Plex Concessions East kitchen at Ozark Empire Fairground, 3001 N. Grant Ave., had no priority violations during its Aug. 21 routine inspection , but inspectors did find mouse feces underneath the soda machine, according to the report. Issues found during inspections fall into either priority or non-priority violations. Priority violations impact the safety of the food, such as cross-contamination between raw and ready-to-eat food, improper food temperature and poor personal hygiene and employee health. Multiple priority violations can lead to an establishment being shut down. Non-priority violations alone do not directly affect food safety, such as dirty floors, sticky tabletops or outside trash cans not being covered. More: Frequent reader of Greene County food inspections? Here's what inspectors want you to know Food inspections take place one to three times a year, depending on the type of food served, the population served, difficulty of food preparation and past history. Restaurants preparing food from raw ingredients are inspected more often "than convenience stores that serve only non-potentially hazardous foods, such as popcorn and soda," according to the Springfield-Greene County Health Department