CFO opens $315,000 tech grant program for rural nonprofits
Press Release: Nov 9, 2026The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is accepting applications for the Coover Regional Technology for Impact Grant Program.The CFO is administering this program on behalf of the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation, a private foundation managed by Commerce Trust Company.With a total of $315,000 available, the program will help agencies in rural communities replace outdated technology, enhance existing systems or integrate new technology solutions that
Lamar grad joins CFO’s Ozarks Teacher Corps
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.
Barton County Chamber Introduces New Data Tool to Benefit Local Businesses and Community
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
