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Missouri names Missouri Military Academy the state’s official military academy
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Missouri has officially designated Missouri Military Academy as the Official Military Academy of the State of Missouri, recognizing the school’s long history in military education, character development and college preparation.
St. Louis defense firm says it steered client away from felony and immigration fallout
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Combs Waterkotte says it resolved a St. Louis assault case for a client facing first-degree assault and witness tampering charges, avoiding prison, a felony conviction and immigration consequences.
Palmetto Moon opens first Missouri store in Branson on Aug. 29
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Palmetto Moon will open its first Missouri location on Aug. 29 at Tanger Outlets Branson, marking the retailer’s 10th state.
Influential Women spotlights Ochanya McRoberts-Wells on inclusive education leadership
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Influential Women is recognizing ExcelPrep Schools Director of Business Development Ochanya Nicole McRoberts-Wells for her work expanding access to equitable education and leading with a human-centered approach.
Bee Line expands into Iowa, Missouri and New York
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Bee Line is expanding operations into Iowa, Missouri and New York to meet rising demand for higher cleaning standards across healthcare, education and commercial facilities.
Dialed In launches World Cup-inspired gummies in Missouri and Massachusetts
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Dialed In is releasing two limited-edition cannabis gummies tied to the FIFA World Cup in Missouri and Massachusetts, with products now available for a limited time in participating dispensaries.
Palmetto Moon opens first Missouri store in Branson
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Palmetto Moon will open its first Missouri location at Tanger Outlets Branson, with a grand opening set for Aug. 29, 2026. The move gives the Southern lifestyle retailer a 10th state as it expands into a high-traffic tourist market.
OUR50 launches national education project inspired by three family tours of all 50 states
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Southwest Florida journalist and grandmother Marlene Graham has launched OUR50, a nationwide learning project timed to America’s 250th birthday and built on three generations of family journeys to every state.
Tanesha D. Thompson named Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Mid-Western Regional Director
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Tanesha D. Thompson will lead Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Mid-Western Region after being named regional director at the sorority’s 72nd Boule in Las Vegas.
JoAnne Peters spotlights technology leadership at Expedia Group
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JoAnne Peters, a Collections Lead at Expedia Group in Springfield, Missouri, is being highlighted for pairing technical expertise with people-first leadership.
Occasions Caterers marks 25 years with Taste of the South
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Occasions Caterers is celebrating 25 years as the exclusive catering partner for Taste of the South’s Annual Gala in Washington, D.C. The milestone underscores a long-running philanthropic event that raises funds for Southern charities and, in…
IV.ai Solutions founder pushes responsible AI in healthcare
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Ines Voellinger, founder and CEO of IV.ai Solutions, is building AI tools and training aimed at helping clinicians adopt technology without losing the human side of care.
Academy of Pet Careers joins IAABC standards signatory list
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The Academy of Pet Careers has signed the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultant’s Joint Standards of Practice, strengthening its commitment to force-free, science-based pet care education.
Dr. Gurpreet Padda reframes dementia as a metabolic disease in new book
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Dr. Gurpreet Padda’s new book, The Starved Brain, argues that dementia and age-related cognitive decline are often driven by overnutrition, nutrient deficits and metabolic dysfunction rather than fixed genetics.
Dr. Harry Mittelman retires after 52 years in facial plastic surgery
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Dr. Harry Mittelman, a Holocaust survivor and U.S. Air Force veteran, is retiring after a 52-year career that helped shape facial plastic and reconstructive surgery in the Bay Area and beyond.
Belt Power buys Fabrication Unlimited to expand Midwest reach
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Belt Power has acquired St. Louis-based Fabrication Unlimited, adding regional fabrication and distribution capabilities to its conveyor systems business.
Kansas City University hosts HHS nutrition roundtable
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Kansas City University convened federal, academic, health care and community leaders in Kansas City on July 16, 2026, to push for stronger nutrition education in medical training.
Influential Women honors Deborah Lee Vetter for lifelong learning and career reinvention
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Influential Women is spotlighting Deborah Lee Vetter, a St. Louis educator, author and aspiring paralegal whose career has moved from classrooms to corporate roles and now the legal field.
Chiro One plans Patient Appreciation Summer Bash on July 23
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Chiro One Wellness Centers will host its annual Patient Appreciation Summer Bash on July 23, 2026 at participating clinics, with some locations holding events on alternate dates.
IAOTP names Dr. Susan Ray-Degges Trailblazer of the Year
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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Dr. Susan Ray-Degges at its annual awards gala in New York City this December.
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