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Small Business Builds Communities, Now Go Out and Support Them!

Small businesses make up 99 percent of all companies in the U.S. In Missouri alone, there are 542,700 small businesses,

Northwestern Missouri has a lot to offer as the weather turns warm so jump, pedal, run, or stroll into spring

The Barbosa family has been a staple in the St. Joseph community for many years. Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Barbosa

by Shannon Bond Six-year-old Lauren Phillips watched the demonstration at Parkville Days, enthralled, so the story goes. Afterward, she told

A historic building decked out with local flair, an outdoor courtyard, and a Regular Joe coffee blend, what more could

St. Joseph, Mo. native Anthony Glise is a world-renowned classical guitarist, composer, and author. He has won many awards and

Mojo’s is a coffeeshop in Kearney, Missouri, located in Northwest, Missouri.

By Shannon Bond Aiden Bishop has watched Evelyn Hardcastle die more than once and his only hope for salvation is

By Shannon Bond “My God, Mae thought. It’s heaven.” The opening line in The Circle reflects not only the

By Shannon Bond “She looks upward, praying to Mizuko Jizo the windup bodhisattva to give her mercy.” -Emiko’s prayer, The