Hy-Vee is announcing a new initiative to engage with future customers by launching a program just for kids. The Hy-Vee Kids Club is bringing big smiles to little shoppers this fall with activities throughout the year to educate and engage around food and wellness. more

SEDALIA — Missouri based PROENERGY celebrated the completion and shipping of the 75th turbine completed and shipped from its Sedalia facility on Tuesday, Sept. 30.  more

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Warrensburg Area Career Center, Johnson County high school educators, and local manufacturers — including EnerSys Energy Products, Swisher Acquisition Inc., RB Signaling, Inc., Dollar Tree, and Stahl Specialty Company — will host its sixth annual Manufacturing Day on Thursday, Oct. 2. more

SEDALIA — Culligan of West Central Missouri owners Stewart and Colleen Smith were recently recognized for 40 years of franchise service. more

WARRENSBURG – Josh Blake remembers the first time he was humbled on a Jiu Jitsu mat. more

F & C Bank has been recognized as one of the top-performing banks in Missouri, earning the No. 8 spot in the Bank Performance Report’s (BPR) Q2 2025 rankings. The report evaluates all 203 commercial banks operating in Missouri and is published quarterly by BPR, a respected national banking analytics provider. more

The Warrensburg Star-Journal newsroom received five awards in the Missouri Press Association's 2025 Better Newspaper Contest for work published in 2024. more

WARRENSBURG – Every year in August to early September, Warrensburg residents can count on a few things – warm weather, back-to-school hustle and bustle and the transformation of local businesses’ storefronts as they participate in the annual Paint the Town Red contest. more

WARRENSBURG – When folks stand outside The Gathering Coffee House, it looks like a regular, two-story home. A soft green hue adorns the panels of the structure and a welcome mat greets guests as they step up to the wooden front door. more

The 142nd annual Holden Street Fair is back, and this year, the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce is sending the community back in time. more

The Warrensburg Star-Journal has welcomed a new news reporter to its newsroom. more

WARRENSBURG — A Downtown Warrensburg business’ facade received a facelift this summer. more

Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. more

Higginsville's John Campbell is a specialist in Aermotor windmills and has worked with Midwest Windmill Company owners Mark and Kim Henry for years. more

On June 21, 2025, Murdock Banner Financial Group proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary with an exclusive, invitation-only celebration at Union Station Kansas City. The event honored the firm’s legacy of trusted financial guidance, bringing together founders, valued clients and current team members for an evening of appreciation, reflection and celebration. more

WARRENSBURG — Cuddled up in bed with a full stomach and a fresh set of pajamas on, familiar words leave our loved ones mouths and whisp through the air. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce rolled out the red carpet on Thursday, July 17, as it welcomed city officials, business owners and community members to its annual awards ceremony for 2025 titled “Lights, Camera, Commerce!” more

University of Central Missouri Athletics and Central Bank are proud to introduce Mules Checking, a unique sports fan package designed to celebrate University of Central Missouri (UCM) Mules and Jennies supporters. The package combines team pride with the convenience of advanced banking technology. more

WARRENSBURG — The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 9, to celebrate new management at the Twin Oaks Event Center. more