KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Husch Blackwell represented Swift Current Energy in closing project financing for the Double Black Diamond Solar project, an 800 MWdc (593 MWac) facility located 30 miles west of Springfield, Illinois. Double Black Diamond Solar is expected to be second-largest single-phase solar project in the U.S. and the largest solar project in MISO once it comes online, producing enough energy each year to po  more

MARSHALL, Missouri, Aug. 5 -- Missouri Valley College issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2023: Missouri Valley College has announced a new strategic partnership with ed2go, a leading provider of adult online education and part of Cengage Group, to expand online training opportunities across in-demand industries. MVC will offer hundreds of affordable online courses through the agreement. "This partnership is a natural fit," said Joseph Alsobrook, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and O  more

HARRISON, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- North Arkansas College issued the following news: Steve Hunter, who has coached the men's Pioneers for the last nine years has announced his retirement. Steve noted a quote from him father rang true. 'My father said, "life is timing!" In so many ways, this is so true. As I close this chapter of my life, I will keep my eyes open for opportunities to accept other challenges.' Steve became head coach of the Pioneers in August 2014. Before Northark, he led three Miss  more

MARYVILLE, Missouri, Aug. 5 -- Northwest Missouri State University issued the following news: Northwest Missouri State University's Board of Regents during its regular August session on Thursday heard a series of reports outlining institutional goals and ideas as the University embarks on its 2023-24 academic year. In his own report to the Board, University President Dr. Lance Tatum, who began June 1 at the University (https://www.nwmissouri.edu/media/news/2023/06/01Tatumwelcome.htm), reflecte  more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 11 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Okla., has made a $1.5 million gift to University of the Ozarks to create an endowed scholarship fund for students. The gift was made in conjunction with the Mabee Foundation's 75th anniversary. The scholarship will support full-time students who come from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Missouri or Kansas and who have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.   more