The Missouri Department of Revenue is now accepting electronically filed state tax returns for tax year 2024. As Missourians prepare to file their tax returns, department officials remind taxpayers of some best practices and available resources that officials say can help ensure a smooth tax season.
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2/15/25
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Cookie Entrepreneurs of the Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland council have opened their cookie booths, meaning consumers can now purchase cookies from a Girl Scout at a cookie booth near them, scouting officials announced.
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2/15/25
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Bakersfield School has been named one of 50 state winners in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, and received a Samsung technology package valued at $12,000, including a Samsung Galaxy Book and a Galaxy Z Flip to use for the production of a three-minute pitch video. The video must demonstrate how S.T.E.M. is being applied to address the community issue outlined in the student team's activity plans.
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2/14/25
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SeniorAge offers a free Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program at the West Plains Senior Center, 415 E. Main. The program offers tax filing help, by appointment, to people who are age 60 or older.
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2/13/25
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Area high school juniors and seniors participating in welding training programs are invited to register for Missouri State University-West Plains’ annual welding competition.
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2/13/25
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The Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce held its 2025 awards banquet on Saturday at Pine Meadows Venue, catered by Leslie’s Catering. The theme for this year’s banquet was “Taco ‘Bout Willow Springs” and tables were sprinkled with historical trivia about the city. The menu featured a taco bar.
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2/9/25
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Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company announces new leadership roles at its West Plains branch.
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2/1/25
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The Community First Banking Company Board of Directors has announced that after 27 years, Clyde Stewart, Jr., has retired as an active board director and been named director emeritus.
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2/1/25
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1/29/25
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Recognizing those who go above and beyond to boost the community, the Greater West Plains Area Chamber of Commerce presented its annual awards ceremony Thursday at the West Plains Civic Center.
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BY JOHN DEATHERAGE,
QUILL CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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1/24/25
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Small-scale food and farm entrepreneurs face unique challenges with business planning and marketing. To help meet these needs, University of Missouri Extension is launching “Growing Success: Marketing and Business Development for Small Farms.” Running throughout March, the evening webinar series is designed to equip attendees with practical skills and resources for success.
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1/24/25
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Wages Brewing Company, West Plains Underground and the Avenue Theatre are teaming up to host the Move Wages Downtown Music & Beer Fest from 2 to 10 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Avenue Theatre, 307 Washington Ave.
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1/23/25
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Welch, Couch & Company officials say they are excited to announce the addition of Allen Brinkman, certified professional accountant, as a new owner in the firm.
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1/22/25
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Need help making sense of this year’s tax forms? Here’s a roundup of tax service providers in West Plains:
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1/22/25
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The Ozarks Small Business Incubator, 408 Washington Ave. is set to host its first skills-based workshop of the year: QuickBooks Online for Business will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 12.
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1/17/25
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