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Two Missouri Champions Unite: Champs Chicken Becomes a Proud Partner of Mizzou Athletics
COLUMBIA, MO – Champs Chicken is proud to announce a new three-year partnership with the University of Missouri Athletics. This collaboration brings together two organizations with deep Missouri roots and a shared commitment to the community they call home. Founded in Willard, MO and now headquartered in Holts Summit, MO, Champs Chicken has grown far beyond its small-town beginnings—but its heart has always stayed close to the communities it serves. Built on tradition, hard work, and the power of a
Smith Moore Welcomes New Wealth Management Associate
FULTON, Mo. -Sep. 4, 2025: Smith Moore, a nationally recognized wealth management firm with more than 100 years of experience, announced today that Callaway County native Daniel Backer has joined the firm as a Wealth Management Associate, serving clients in its Fulton and Columbia offices.A lifelong resident of Callaway County, Backer grew up on a local cattle farm and graduated from Helias High School and Westminster College. He is an active member of the Fulton Rotary Club, Callaway Singers and St. Peter
