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Community is the New Currency 

Originally from Shady Grove, Louisiana, Lester Woods Jr. moved to Missouri in 1993 to pursue…

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Movers & Shakers

Dustin Thomas  University of Missouri Health Care has named Dustin Thomas chief financial officer. Dustin…

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Building Homes the Right Way

Aarow Building focuses on eco-friendly homes built to stand the test of time — while…

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Your Financial A-Team

As the old saying goes, “You’re only as good as the company you keep.” When…

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Community Benefits of Inflation

With inflation still squeezing money from our wallets, everything is more expensive. That affects how…

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Housing Relief

An average of nearly $1 million a week is flowing from the State Assistance for…

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Planning for the Unthinkable

You’ve just finished installing a beautiful new pool, complete with an outdoor kitchen and luxurious…

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Search and Rescue

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) was enacted to address the impact the…

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Adulting is hard.

If this issue taught me anything, it’s that I’m doing everything financially wrong. HA! Around…

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Closer Look – October 2022

Alex & Ellie Boutique Alex & Ellie Boutique opened to the public in October 2021…

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Briefly – October 2022

Education CIS Celebrates Record-High Enrollment Columbia Independent School recently enrolled its 400th student, which is…

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A Financial Pillar

Since 1845, Commerce Bank has prided itself on safe lending practices and compassionate customer service. …