Community Strong

Two thousand volunteers from 126 businesses and organizations gave 12,000 hours of time completing projects for area nonprofit agencies and schools for United Way of the Ozarks’ Day of Caring on June 28. Springfield Cardinals’ Louie, above, greets volunteers at the kickoff breakfast. 

Community Strong

Two thousand volunteers from 126 businesses and organizations gave 12,000 hours of time completing projects for area nonprofit agencies and schools for United Way of the Ozarks’ Day of Caring on June 28. Communication Workers of America-Local No. 6301, above, help spruce up a veteran’s home.

Eyes on Ag

Judges in the 2018 Focus on Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest chose “Pure Joy” by Jody Teague of Cole Camp as Best in Show. Out of nearly 1,000 photos submitted from across the state, 25 were winners. In addition, the People’s Choice Award went to a picture by Jon Wilson, of Ava. Winning photos will be on display during the Aug. 9-19 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia.