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The grain elevator at Lockwood Farmers Exchange, visible for miles in the countryside, was completed in 1957, with further additions made later. The retail and warehouse facility, with office space, was constructed in 1961, funded by local contributions. (Photos by James McNary)

Lockwood Farmers Exchange: Local Ownership, Strength of MFA

November 5, 2019

With the head-house of the grain elevator visible for miles, the Lockwood Farmers Exchange serves farmers in the region as a locally owned and...

Neil Marshall, An Elite Interior Craftsman

October 22, 2019

By Bob Jackson Reporter Neil Marshall of Pennsboro, Missouri, is a one-of-a-kind elite interior craftsman. Marshall is the son of Mr. and Mrs....

Ozark Electric Cooperative provides electric service to parts of nine counties. The co-op is headquartered in Mt. Vernon, with district offices in Cape Fair and Nixa. (Courtesy Ozark Electric)

Cooperatives Month: Ozark Electric Powers Countryside Since ‘37

October 16, 2019

Rural residents of Dade, Lawrence and several surrounding counties had to take matters into their own hands over eight decades ago, after private...

Cooperatives Month: MFA Oil Is 7th Largest Propane Retailer in U.S.

October 15, 2019

Among cooperatives operating locally, one of the largest in overall size is MFA Oil Company. Founded as part of the old Missouri Farmers...

Ash Grove Pharmacy is located on the east side of Ash Grove just off U.S. Highway 160. (Photo by James McNary)

New Owners at Ash Grove Pharmacy No Strangers to the Business (from...

October 4, 2019

The new owners of the Ash Grove Pharmacy said that they respect the history and heritage of the pharmacy that has been in business in Ash Grove for...

Nate Parker, professional barber, gives Jeremy Scott of Golden City a trim of the hair and beard at his newly opened shop, “Lone Wolf Barber,” located on Main Street in Lockwood. (Photo by James McNary)

Business of the Week: Nate Parker’s ‘Lone Wolf Barbershop’ Now Open...

October 4, 2019

Part of a family known for its contribution to the barbering profession, it should be no surprise that Nate Parker takes his work seriously. “I...

This satellite photo with plat map overly show the approximate location and alternate locations of wind turbines, as well as the collection system, to be constructed by Tenaska as part of the Kings Point wind farm project, which will be purchased and operated by The Empire District Electric Company subsidiary of Liberty Utilities upon completion, sometime in 2020. (Image courtesy Tenaska)

Liberty-Empire, Tenaska Host Open Houses to Discuss Wind Farms;...

September 24, 2019

Taking a straight path west from State Highway 97 on the Dade/Lawrence county line to the Kansas state line west of Medoc in Jasper County,...

The Greenfield Vidette, Volume 1, Nos.1 and 2 from Aug. 1866, donated by a history enthusiast. (Photo by James McNary)

The Vedette: What’s in a Name?

September 10, 2019

Traditional newspaper names originate from various sources. For some names, the origin and intent is obvious: “News,” “Press,” “Journal.” A...

Dollar General Store Now Open in Halltown

September 3, 2019

Retailer will celebrate grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 7 Dollar General’s newest store in Halltown (at 24314 Highway Z, Ash Grove RFD) is now...

Kert and Sherrie Stump have operated Stump Insurance since April 2001: first out of their home office in Cossville, and now also from their Miller office since purchasing it from Mosher Insurance in January 2012. (Photo by James McNary)

Business of the Week: Stump Insurance - Covering Cossville, Miller...

August 30, 2019

Over the past 18 years, Kert and Sherrie Stump have grown Stump Insurance from a part-time agency operated out of a home office in the Cossville...

The Bruce R. Townley Insurance office is located on Main Street in Lockwood, south of the post office. (Photo by James McNary)

Business of the Week: Townley Insurance - Helping Farmers Weather...

August 30, 2019

Since the fall of 1999, Townley Insurance of Lockwood has been assisting agricultural producers insure against the worst Mother Nature can throw at...

The Handy Hut is located on U.S. Highway 160 at the east side of Everton, north of the school. (Photo by James McNary)

Business of the Week: Handy Hut Helps Keep It All Convenient in...

August 28, 2019

The little store on U.S. Highway 160 in Everton is a little hard to describe to someone that hasn’t been there before. “I think it’d be easier to...

Business of the Week: American Carpet Has Your Flooring Needs...

August 27, 2019

Tucked away in a corner of Ash Grove, American Carpet sells thousands of square of floor covering each year, says owner Norman Card. Card said...

Across from the feed store, the Hostetlers also have a small country store that sells Bibles and church hymnals in addition to sewing supplies and other “novelties and notions.” (Photo by James McNary)

Business of the Week: Triple H Feeds Expands into On-Farm Retail...

August 27, 2019

In rural Lawrence County between Miller and Halltown, not on the way to anywhere in particular, Triple H Feeds has been carving out a niche for...

Brandon Easson stands in front of the former entrance to the service department at Easson’s Sales & Service. Established in Red Oak in 1921, the business has transitioned from a country general store to an Oliver farm implements dealership, to a Pontiac-GMC Truck dealership, and finally into an auto parts retailer. (Photo by James McNary)

Business of the Week: Easson’s Sales & Service Changes With Times,...

August 27, 2019

Among the retail mainstays on Main Street in Lockwood is Easson Sales & Service, taking up the storefronts just north of the railroad tracks on...

Dade County Dental Clinic Open House

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