NEWS RELEASEDate: Oct. 27, 2026Alyssa Powell, a 2024 graduate of Lamar High School, has joined the Ozarks Teacher Corps, a special scholarship program managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to recruit teachers for rural school districts.Powell is currently studying education at Missouri Southern State University and plans to teach elementary school. As a member of the Ozarks Teacher Corps, Powell recently attended a place-based education workshop at Roaring River State Park near Cassville.
Monday, October 19, 2026 The Barton County Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce a new software resource designed to benefit businesses, organizations, and community events throughout Barton County. With funding support from the Industrial Development Authority of Barton County, the Chamber has purchased a one-year subscription to Placer.ai, a location analytics platform that provides valuable insights into visitor traffic and consumer behavior. This technology will help the Chamber better