Geography of Missouri

LindenGiving Spruces up St. Charles West High School

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

ST. CHARLES, Mo., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindenwood University's community outreach endeavor, LindenGiving, partnered with St. Charles West High School to help spruce up the school grounds on Friday, July 30.

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  • ST. CHARLES, Mo., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindenwood University's community outreach endeavor, LindenGiving, partnered with St. Charles West High School to help spruce up the school grounds on Friday, July 30.
  • "One of the things LindenGiving wanted to do was help a school district do anything they might need in order to get ready for the school year," said LindenGiving Chair Beverly Porter.
  • "We love the idea of helping St. Charles West High School because they are basically in our backyard and giving back to our community is very exciting for us."
  • LindenGiving partnered with St. Charles Parks for a day of cleanup at DuSable Park, and recently donated 300 backpacks filled with school supplies to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri.

Cerner Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

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Friday, July 30, 2021

KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN) today announced results for the 2021 second quarter that ended June 30, 2021.

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  • Strong Adjusted Operating Margin Expansion and Adjusted Diluted EPS Growth vs. Year Ago Quarter
    KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cerner Corporation (Nasdaq: CERN) today announced results for the 2021 second quarter that ended June 30, 2021.
  • Cerner will host an earnings conference call to provide additional detail on the Companys results and outlook at 8 a.m. CT on July 30, 2021.
  • On the call, Cerner will discuss its results and answer questions from the investment community.
  • The call may also include discussion of Cerner developments, and forward-looking and other material information about business and financial matters.

Hawthorn Bancshares Announces Cash Dividend

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWBK) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable October 1, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2021.

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  • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWBK) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable October 1, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2021.
  • The dividend payment is consistent with the previous quarterly rate.
  • Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc., a financial-bank holding company headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri, is the parent company of Hawthorn Bank of Jefferson City, Missouri with additional locations in the Missouri communities of Lee's Summit, Liberty, St. Louis, Springfield, Independence, Columbia, Clinton, Osceola, Warsaw, Belton, Drexel, Harrisonville, California and St. Robert, Missouri.
  • Statements made in this press release that suggest Hawthorn Bancshares' or management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations, or predictions of the future include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

BCH Sues Boat Makers Over Man Killed in Lake of the Ozarks Explosion

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Friday, July 30, 2021

2:21-cv-4136) on behalf of the bereaved mother and two children of a St. Louis, Missouri man killed in a boat explosion .

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  • 2:21-cv-4136) on behalf of the bereaved mother and two children of a St. Louis, Missouri man killed in a boat explosion .
  • BCH filed the lawsuit against Brunswick Corporation, Sea Ray Boats, and Brunswick Boat Group in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri.
  • Per the complaint, the decedent joined his friends at the Lake of the Ozarks for a day of leisure boating on a 33-foot Sea Ray boat.
  • A fun day on the lake took a tragic turn after the boat was refueled and about to depart from the dock.

LA-Z-BOY to Invest in Neosho, MO Manufacturing Campus

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Monday, July 26, 2021

MONROE, Mich., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in residential furniture, today announced it plans to invest more than $30 million over a two-year period in its Neosho, MO manufacturing facility.

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  • MONROE, Mich., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in residential furniture, today announced it plans to invest more than $30 million over a two-year period in its Neosho, MO manufacturing facility.
  • The 550,000 square-foot plant, which began operations in 1970 and employs approximately 950 people, makes reclining motion furniture and supports all La-Z-Boy manufacturing operations with metal components and purchased parts.
  • With unprecedented demand for the La-Z-Boy product, making improvements to our manufacturing facilities will help drive efficiencies and shorten lead times for customers and consumers while strengthening our manufacturing footprint for the long term.
  • We are extremely proud of our dedicated workforce and are pleased we can invest in our infrastructure to support them.

Lunda Construction Team Awarded $220 Million I-70 Missouri River Bridge Design-Build Project

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC) (the Company), a leading civil, building and specialty construction company, announced today that a design-build team led by its subsidiary, Lunda Construction Company (Lunda), has been selected by the Missouri Department of Transportation for the design and construction of the new I-70 Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport, Missouri.

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  • Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC) (the Company), a leading civil, building and specialty construction company, announced today that a design-build team led by its subsidiary, Lunda Construction Company (Lunda), has been selected by the Missouri Department of Transportation for the design and construction of the new I-70 Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport, Missouri.
  • Lundas design team is comprised of Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN), Dan Brown & Associates and HZ United.
  • The project consists of the design and construction of two Missouri River bridges, one in each direction of travel, each with three lanes, which will allow for construction to take place with a limited impact to traffic.
  • Lunda is also replacing the County Road BB Bridge over I-70.

Slim Chickens Gears Up for June 7 Opening in Jefferson City

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Monday, June 7, 2021

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Slim Chickens, a leader in the "better chicken" segment of fast-casual restaurants, will continue expanding its 100% all-natural, fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor in Missouri with its newest opening at 2207 Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City on June 7.

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  • JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Slim Chickens, a leader in the "better chicken" segment of fast-casual restaurants, will continue expanding its 100% all-natural, fresh chicken and unrivaled flavor in Missouri with its newest opening at 2207 Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City on June 7.
  • RSolution, LLC, currently owns five Slim Chickens locations in Missouri and Illinois and is set to open its sixth in Missouri's state capital, Jefferson City.
  • "Jefferson City is a vibrant community, and we are happy to be a part of it."
  • The Jefferson City opening is one piece in Slim Chickens' larger growth story.

Silver Dollar City Nominated #1 Amusement Park in the Land!

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

BRANSON, Mo., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Just released, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is nominated for the 2021 #1 Amusement Park in America by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

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  • BRANSON, Mo., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Just released, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is nominated for the 2021 #1 Amusement Park in America by USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
  • "There are plenty of reasons to visit Silver Dollar City this summer," said Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar City Attractions.
  • Also, premiering a new show created exclusively for Silver Dollar City, The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters are setting up to present new tricks and new skills in The Harlem Globetrotters Skills Showcase.
  • "This nomination highlights the world-class offerings of Silver Dollar City," concluded Thomas, as the park was chosen as a nominee by a national panel of amusement & theme park experts of USA TODAY 10Best editors and additional influencers from around the country.

Pilot Freight Service Acquires Kansas City Franchise

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

GLEN MILLS, Pa., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide transportation and logistics services provider backed by ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Corporation (BCI), has acquired the company's Kansas City franchise.

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  • GLEN MILLS, Pa., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilot Freight Services (Pilot), a worldwide transportation and logistics services provider backed by ATL Partners and British Columbia Investment Corporation (BCI), has acquired the company's Kansas City franchise.
  • Over the last three years, Pilot has acquired 29 franchise locations and now manages over 90% of the stations in the Pilot network.
  • The Kansas City franchise is an attractive asset due to its strategic location and the station's service-first and customer-focused reputation.
  • "We are happy to welcome the Kansas City franchise to the Pilot corporate team and are confident they will continue to play an instrumental role in the long-term growth of the company," Zach Pollock, chief executive officer of Pilot Freight Services.

Notable Health Powers Regional Vaccine Distribution Strategies; North Kansas City Hospital Automates COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

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Monday, March 22, 2021

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable Health , the leading intelligent automation company for healthcare, announced today a partnership with North Kansas City Hospital (NKCH) and its Meritas Health clinics to support COVID-19 vaccine distribution to Missouri residents.

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  • SAN MATEO, Calif., March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable Health , the leading intelligent automation company for healthcare, announced today a partnership with North Kansas City Hospital (NKCH) and its Meritas Health clinics to support COVID-19 vaccine distribution to Missouri residents.
  • To learn more about how Notable is helping health systems improve health outcomes, go to www.notablehealth.com .
  • North Kansas City Hospital has been the Northland's preferred healthcare provider since 1958.
  • The coalition consists of Clay County Public Health Center, North Kansas City Hospital, Liberty Hospital, Cerner Corporation, and the cities of Clay County.