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Body RICHMOND – Community Bank of Missouri announced Stephanie Landwehr has been named the bank’s president and chief operating officer. Landwehr began her banking career in Richmond in 1978 after graduating from the University of Missouri with a degree in accounting.

Body SPRINGFIELD – A performer at a Branson theater has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing more than $85,000 from hundreds of audience members who donated to his non-existent charity for foster children.

Body JEFFERSON CITY – A bill proposed by state Sen. Denny Hoskins, whose district includes Ray County, would incentivize movie crews to film in Missouri.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – New regulations for the two city cemeteries, Crown Hill and Hillcrest, are in effect, City Manager Molly McGovern told city leaders during a March 12 work session.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – The hospital “had a fabulous week,” CEO Kristen DeHart told city leaders during a City Council work session March 12.

Body DALLAS – Why a Valley Manor Rehabilitation Center resident – who had COVID-19, recovered and later received two vaccine doses – tested positive again for the virus is up to local officials to resolve, but an infectious disease expert, Dr.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS – There is a flurry of activity at Cornerstone Elementary as construction crews work to get the new facility open for the 2021-2022 school year, Superintendent Dan Hoehn reported March 8 to district leaders.

Body EXCELSIOR SPRINGS– The school district is receiving technology infrastructure upgrades. On March 8, the Board of Education approved bids submitted by TwoTrees Technologies LLC in Wichita, Kansas, to replace universal power supplies, Wi-Fi switches and Wi-Fi access point devices.