The MSU Foundation raised roughly $36 million for the year that ended June 30.

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The home count marks the highest of the year so far.

Funds go toward 20 programs operated by 15 nonprofits.

Funding goes toward the university's new athletic facility that's nearing completion.

The Springfield-based organization announces more people can be served through Community Services Block Grant Program.

Mike Lawson succeeds Randy Johnson, who retired from the company.

The local chapter of the nonprofit is chosen as part of the home improvement retailer's Hometowns program.

Approvals with local impacts include money for Alliance for Healthcare Education.

Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher says tax cuts have been good for the state's bottom line.

A popular Missouri low-interest loan program that primarily benefits small businesses and farmers is expected to reopen for applications later this summer after sitting dormant for most of the year.

Bids off estimate by 30% or more ‘not normal.'

Purpose Connect is in the running for a $1 million grand prize through the Black Ambition organization.

The Springfield-based company adds three branches and a corporate office in Dallas-Fort Worth market.

The funding goes toward the construction of greenway trails on the west side of the city.

CFO, Musgrave Foundation and U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management present funds to more than a dozen organizations.

Larger building would be more spacious and accessible to move the organization’s educational mission forward, director says at anniversary gala.