October 17, 2026
Contact: Matt Lemmon, mlemmon@cfozarks.org or 417-864-6199 The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is accepting applications for the Everyone Outdoors Grant Program for projects across the CFO’s region. With $120,000 available, the program will support projects that connect residents to natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities. Public charities with 501(c)3 or similar nonprofit status may apply
Scams and fraud often begin online – and if you don’t take any cybersecurity precautions, scammers have a better chance of accessing your personal or financial information. Better Business Bureau (BBB) is sharing some tips to help you brush up on your online safety during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. BBB’s 2025 Scam Tracker Risk Report found
A quality used car can be a good investment, but watch out for sketchy sellers and predatory loans. While used car pricing is stabilizing after a turbulent few years, prices are still higher than consumers may be accustomed to. The search for a deal can lead shoppers to unscrupulous sellers – and they may feel
Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication or multi-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure. For example, you might get a text message or email with a six-digit code that you must enter when you log into your bank account. This extra level of protection keeps scammers and
MOU Signing Will Establish the Museum as the New Home of the Missouri National Guard Hall of Fame The Mid America Veterans Museum (MAVM) and the Missouri National Guard Hall of Fame (MONGHOF) will take an important step forward on Wednesday, Sept. 23, when representatives from both organizations sign a Memorandum of Understanding officially bringing
By Lucas Shugarman, Missouri News Network The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Wednesday that it has awarded a total of $17 million to 17 community organizations across Missouri in an effort to assist veterans who are experiencing homelessness. The $17 million will be distributed through two different programs. A portion of the money will be
Twelve individuals and organizations were recognized at Missouri’s 2026 Highway Safety and Traffic Conference for their achievements in the field of roadway safety and their efforts in moving Missouri towards zero roadway fatalities. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety holds this conference each year to support Show-Me Zero, Missouri’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Every other
A proclamation may be a piece of paper, but the message behind several recent ones in Missouri is much bigger: Being a good neighbor matters. That message is being delivered by Missouri communities as we approach Missouri Good Neighbor Week, Sept. 28–Oct. 4, 2026. “So far, I have received proclamations from communities across the state,
Each September, National Preparedness Month reminds us to stay prepared for emergencies. No one can control the weather, but you can control the steps you take to prepare – like weatherproofing your home, making proactive repairs, checking your insurance coverage and making an emergency response plan. It’s also important to be ready for any repairs
The Missouri Geological Survey, a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will identify and map the location of historic landslides in southeastern Missouri through a grant recently awarded by the U.S. Geological Survey. The study area will be along the Interstate 55 corridor through the Benton Hills area of Scott and Cape Girardeau
