Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller administers the official oath of office to all newly elected officials Dec. 28 and 30. Above, Commissioner Harold Bengsch raises his right hand.

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Charlie and Mary Beth O’Reilly issued a $500,000 challenge grant to donors who support Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, pledging to match up to $500,000 for every dollar donated. Pictured from left are Charlie, BCFO Executive Director Crystal Webster, Mary Beth and Brian Fogle of Community Foundation of the Ozarks, which established the grant.

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Missouri State University’s Plaster Student Union hosted the first Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Good Morning Springfield breakfast of 2017. Braving the morning snow, attendees heard from panelists – including MSU Associate Vice President for Economic Development Allen Kunkel, pictured at center – who spoke about workforce development.

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