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Hope McPheeters, an autism advocate and nonprofit leader in Kansas City, is using her personal experience as a parent of two autistic children to expand access to services, support families, and help businesses become more autism-friendly.

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Dr. Ray Ochs, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s vice president of training systems, is retiring after more than five decades shaping rider education, training and certification programs used across the U.S. and by the military worldwide.

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First Baptist Church Fulton has called Charlie Moulton as senior pastor, and he began leading the historic Missouri church on Aug. 2, 2026. Moulton says he wants to focus on expository preaching, multigenerational ministry and reaching people with…

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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.

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Deanna Finch, executive director of United 4 Children in St. Louis, is being recognized for her work advancing equitable early childhood care and nonprofit collaboration across Missouri.

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The Rock Hill Turner Foundation will hold its second annual fundraising event on Sept. 19 in Columbia, Maryland, to support STEM education and environmental grants, scholarships and resources.

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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.

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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.

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TuxCare said Senior Developer Advocate Chris DeMars will speak at the Kansas City Developer Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sept. 10, 2026, with two sessions focused on JavaScript security and software supply chain risk.

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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.

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INSURICA has hired Erick Johnson as vice president of sales, P&C, adding a veteran sales leader as the brokerage pursues a $450 million growth goal.

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Human by Design will bring 22 speakers and 75 business leaders to Chesterfield, Missouri, Oct. 1-3, to focus on leadership skills AI cannot replace.

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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.

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Adam Nelson’s debut novel Huckleberry Jim was named a semi-finalist in the 2026 William Faulkner–William Wisdom Creative Writing Competition as publication approaches.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Hannover House is rebuilding the Hemdale Film Corporation brand with an 11-feature production slate, including four tentpole titles and a first-look trailer that has already drawn more than 220,000 YouTube views.

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The Art Worth Festival has selected its 2026 artist lineup for the October 23-25 event at The Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth.

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Attorney Amanda Swinney will volunteer at Kansas City’s Court Connect on Oct. 2, where residents can get free review of eligible municipal warrants and cases.