
Bloomfield, Missouri - For the third consecutive year, the Stoddard County Children's Home has received a generous donation from Farmers Insurance. This year the donation was for $10,000.
The Children's home board recently met with District Manager Tim Bryant and Agent Andrew Stuever, representing Farmers for a check presentation.
The Children's home board is truly grateful for the amazing support they have received over the years.
Pictured from left to right: Judy Ackerman, Janine Ballin, Jim Russell, Tim Bryant, Linda Sams, Andrew Stuever, Lauren mayer, Tonya Keena, Bonnie Harty, Lori Warner, and Jim Tweedy.

Dexter Chamber of Commerce Weekly Events for Monday, November 26, 2018 - Friday, November 40, 2018
Monday: November 26
Community Dance at the American Legion across from West Park from 6:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday: November 27
Children's Story Hour-" Nutcracker Christmas" Presented by Devonna Harp
Keller Public Library-Community Room at 10:15am.
Thursday: November 29
The Dexter Public School and Stoddard County Health Coalition 2018 HEALTH/RESOURCE FAIR
Dexter High School Gymnasium 1101 West Grant
From 3:00pm-6:00pm
*There will be a drawing for Prizes and Gift Cards!*
Friday: November 30
#DexterFirst $250 Drawing!! Drawings will be taking place every Friday until December 21st. To be entered for the drawing: 1.) Take a "selfie" with a product from a Local Dexter Store 2.) submit at www.dexterfirst.com
IT'S THAT SIMPLE!! Shop Local, Shop Small, Shop Dexter First!
Chamber Event "Save the Dates"
Full Member Winter Luncheon at Hickory Log December 7th at 11:30am Get Tickets Early!
$15 in advance $20 at the door
Call 573-624-7458 to get tickets or if you have any questions!
Dexter Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet February 9th at Elks Lodge doors open at 5:00pm

Dexter, Missouri - Fifth grade students at Central Elementary created posters i honor of veterans for Veteran's Day. Several students were chosen winner of the 2018 contest.
Winners are front row from left to right: Kalaire Essner from Mrs. Tanksley's class and Blair Medley from Mrs. Miller's Class.
Back row from left to right: Brandi Curran from Mrs. Lovins' class, Emmelia Cliff from Mrs. Pixley's class, Kelby Terry from ms. Lintz's class, Madelyn Boyt from Mr. Scott's class, Dawson Battles from Mrs. Lummukka's class and Lucy Thornton from Mrs. Allen's class.

Dexter, Missouri - Ozark Federal Credit Union held a ribbon cutting to officially open their new location at 1006 W. Business Highway 60.
Hours of Operation M -TH 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Fridays Only: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Drive-Thru Window M -TH 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM; Fridays Only: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
For more information about Ozark Federal Credit Union click HERE.
Pictured front row form left to right: Alisha Trammell, Korie Fish, Davine Conover, OFCU employee, Chad Wolfram, Lisa Gleason, Kim Crockett, Madison Pierce, Cecil Haley, Shane Hillis, Lea Jenkins and Mayor Jason Banken.

Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Rotary Club recently made a $1,300 donation to the Keller Public Library.
The donation along with a $1,000 grand from Rotary International were used to purchase 90 chairs and 15 tables with carts for the community room.
"The folding furniture is durable, lightweight, and stain proof, and will serve the needs of the library guests for many years to come, accommodating even the largest crowds," commented Library Director Pam Trammell. " The library board, staff and patrons are extremely appreciative of this gift that so many visitors to the Community Room will use and enjoy. The Dexter Rotary Club has generously supported the library in many ways over the years and has helped the library offer more and better services to everyone!"
Pictured below are members of Dexter Rotary Club as they deliver the furniture to the library. They are: Danny Talkington, Dave Ellinghouse, Wayne Jean, Bruce Miller, Devon Miller, Hank Trout, and Pam Trammell, library director.

