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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
Former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon to cap off two-day Hancock Symposium with prestigious John Findley Gr
Fulton, Mo. ‒ Aug. 26, 2025: Westminster College is pleased to announce Former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon will deliver the 60th John Findley Green Foundation Lecture at 2 p.m. on Sept. 17 in Champ Auditorium. Nixon’s address is part of the 20th Annual Hancock Symposium, Sept. 16-17, themed “Justice: For All?”The public is cordially invited to attend. Registration for Gov. Nixon’s address is highly encouraged.This year’s Symposium brings to campus nearly 20 highly accomplished individuals in the fields of law,
William Woods University welcomes the fifth largest class of new incoming students in its history
Fulton, MO – Once again, today’s move-in day for new students at William Woods University (WWU) is setting historical records for new incoming students as the university begins its 155th year of operation. Continuing to buck the national trend in higher education enrollment, WWU will welcome the fifth largest class of new incoming students in its history when classes for the Fall 2025 semester begin on Monday, August 18. 322 new students began New Student Orientation with the university’s annual Ivy
The Callaway Chamber of Commerce Celebrates the Success of The Local Lemon Program
FULTON, MO — The Local Lemon program, a unique youth entrepreneurial initiative, has concluded with resounding success. The coursework took place from July 21st to July 24th and provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of owning and operating their own business. Over the course of the program, they were taught essential skills in customer service, finance, and food handling. After completing their coursework, participants launched their lemonade stands on Saturday, July 26, showcasing their
