/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:49:59 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/78586 78586 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:40:02 +0000 MoDOT to close North Service Road at I-70 and Foristell interchange for 60 days Visitor (not verified) Tue, 10/21/2025 - 13:40 Project Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close the North Service Road west of Route W at the Interstate 70 and Route T/W interchange in Foristell beginning at 9 p.m. Monday, October 27. The outer road will remain closed for 60 days. All work is weather permitting. Motorists can access the westbound North Service Road by using the westbound I-70 on ramp at the interchange to exit at a temporary exit for the service road. North Service Road traffic cannot go east at the temporary exit. Eastbound North Service Road traffic detours to the Elm Street interchange exit in Wright City (exit 200). The North Service Road east of the Route T/W interchange remains two-way. This work is part of the interchange reconstruction of the I-70 and Route T/W interchange to allow for a third lane of I-70 in both directions. This work is part of the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project covering the eastern portion of I-70. It was awarded in November 2024. Construction is set to continue through 2028. Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and signed into law by the governor, provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-mails, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70.     ### Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Tue, 10/21/2025 - 08:38 Jack Wang Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: [email protected]: (314) 648-9783 https://www.modot.org/node/78585 78585 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:20:02 +0000 Gentry County Route P closed tomorrow for culvert replacement Visitor (not verified) Tue, 10/21/2025 - 13:20 St. Joseph, Mo. –Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing Gentry County Route P southeast of Albany tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 22, for a culvert replacement. Traffic Impacts: Route P will be closed between Route EE and 606 Road from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists need to seek an alternate route during the closure. For updated roadway conditions, check the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down, and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. Get project and work zone news straight to your email by signing up for eUpdates. Information is also available 24/7 by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or by connecting with us on social media. Facebook | X | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### http://traveler.modot.org/map/     Districts Involved Northwest Published On Tue, 10/21/2025 - 08:14 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: [email protected]: 816-901-4529 https://dci.mo.gov/news/missouri-department-commerce-and-insurance-highlights-consumer-protections-under-medical-loss 2386 at https://dci.mo.gov Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:38:40 +0000 Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance Highlights Consumer Protections Under Medical Loss Ratio and Rate Review Requirements gary.lister Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:38 JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) is reminding consumers of key protections under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that help ensure value in health insurance coverage. Two essential tools—Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) and Health Insurance Rate Review—work together to promote transparency and accountability in the health insurance marketplace.Since 2011, insurers have been required to publicly disclose spending on medical care, quality improvement, and administrative costs such as marketing, underwriting, and executive compensation. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, manages oversight and enforcement of MLR standards.Under the ACA, health insurance issuers must report to the CMS how health insurance premium dollars are spent.  Federal law requires health insurers to spend a significant percentage of the premium consumers pay on medical care and health care quality improvement activities. This percentage, known as the Medical Loss Ratio, looks back at how health insurers spent premium dollars over the previous three years, and must meet minimum standards:80% for individual and small group markets (2–50 employees)85% for large group markets (more than 50 employees)If insurers fail to meet these benchmarks, they are required by federal law to pay consumers back.  Health insurers can do this by sending rebate checks to policyholders or providing premium credits. Employers who are owed MLR rebates are required to divide the rebate amounts with their employees based on how much the employer and the employee contribute toward the total premium.  Rebates must be paid by September 30th each year. These MLR requirements apply only to fully insured plans and exclude self-funded employer plans.In Missouri, DCI conducts annual reviews of health insurance rates to determine whether proposed premiums are “reasonable.” This forward-looking process requires carriers to evaluate experience from previous years and to submit projections for the upcoming year. Missouri’s rate review rules specifically cite MLR as a factor in assessing whether a rate is “reasonable.”Together, MLR and rate review enhance transparency and protect consumers by ensuring that premium dollars are used effectively.Access MLR data: CMS MLR Data ResourcesView Missouri’s 2026 rate filings: DCI Rate Filings PortalDCI protects Missouri consumers by overseeing the insurance industry, banks, credit unions, utilities, and various professional licensees operating in the state. For more information about the department, please visit our website at dci.mo.gov. Published Date Fri, 09/26/2025 - 07:38 https://dci.mo.gov/news/protect-your-familys-future-missouri-department-commerce-and-insurance-urges-review-insurance 2381 at https://dci.mo.gov Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:35:02 +0000 Protect your family's future: Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance urges review of insurance plans during Financial Planning Month katy.linnenbrink Tue, 10/21/2025 - 11:35 Highlights importance of life insurance, helps Missourians reclaim nearly $318 million in benefitsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – October marks National Financial Planning Month, and the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) urges all Missourians to do more than just balance their budgets. DCI emphasizes that while most plans focus on savings and investments, the right insurance coverage is essential to protecting yourself, your family and your assets from the unexpected.Foundational to financial security, insurance policies such as life, health, home and auto are not merely expenses. They are strategic tools designed to provide stability during life's most challenging events. Life insurance, in particular, is critical for providing income replacement, paying off outstanding debts like mortgages, funding a child's education, and covering final expenses, all of which are crucial steps toward true financial peace of mind. “Life insurance may not be something we think about every day, but it is a key part of any sound financial plan and plays a critical role in protecting the people we love most,” DCI Director Angela Nelson said. “DCI is here to help Missourians make informed choices, whether that be understanding coverage needs and options, researching companies or locating a lost policy. Financial Planning Month is a great time to have these conversations and plan for the future.” The Unclaimed Crisis: $318 Million Matched in Missouri AloneA common financial tragedy occurs when families desperately need the benefits from a life insurance policy but don't know it exists or how to claim it. Nationally, billions of dollars in life insurance and annuity benefits go unclaimed each year because beneficiaries are unaware they were named or cannot locate the necessary paperwork.To combat this issue and help consumers reclaim these benefits, DCI collaborates with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) via the Life Insurance Policy Locator (LIPL).Since its launch in December 2016, the LIPL tool has successfully matched Missourians with nearly $318 million in life insurance policies, restoring immense financial security to families across the state.“Too often, families are unaware that they’re entitled to life insurance benefits their loved ones intended for them,” Director Nelson said. “Helping Missourians reclaim these funds is a vital part of what we do, and every dollar recovered is a reminder of the protection, comfort and stability life insurance is meant to provide.”How to Use the Life Insurance Policy LocatorThe LIPL tool is free, confidential, and easy to use for anyone who believes they may be a beneficiary of a deceased family member or loved one:Visit the Life Insurance Policy Locator online.Enter key information from the deceased's death certificate, including their Social Security number, legal name, date of birth, date of death and veteran status. You will also need to indicate your relationship to the deceased.Submit the request and receive a confirmation email.If a policy is successfully located and you are the named beneficiary, the life insurance or annuity company will contact you directly to guide you through the claims process. If no policy is found or you are not the beneficiary, you will not receive further contact.DCI encourages Missourians to take time this month to review all types of insurance coverage – including life, health, home and auto – to ensure their policies are current and align with their overall financial goals. It’s also important to keep your beneficiary information up to date and make sure loved ones know what steps to take in the event of your passing. Insurance experts are on call to help answer any questions via DCI’s Consumer Hotline at 800-726-7390. Consumers can also visit insurance.mo.gov for more information and resources.  DCI is charged with protecting Missouri consumers through oversight of the insurance industry, banks, credit unions, utilities and various professional licensees operating in the state. For more information about the department, please visit our website at dci.mo.gov. Published Date Tue, 10/21/2025 - 11:45 https://www.modot.org/node/78492 78492 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:30:02 +0000 MoDOT to close section of Interstate 44 at Route 50 on October 21, October 22 for nightly repairs Visitor (not verified) Tue, 10/21/2025 - 11:30 FRANKLIN COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will close one lane on Interstate 44 at Route 50 nightly on Tuesday, October 21 and Wednesday, October 22. Crews will close one westbound lane and the exit ramp on Interstate 44 at Route 50 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21. The eastbound lane and exit ramp on Interstate 44 at Route 50 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting Wednesday, October 22. For more information on St. Louis work zones, visit: St. Louis District | Missouri Department of Transportation.                                                                    ### Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Tue, 10/21/2025 - 06:28 Rachel Sudduth Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: [email protected]: (314) 453-5080 https://www.modot.org/node/78491 78491 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:10:02 +0000 EB and WB I-155 in Pemiscot County Reduced for Barrier Wall Repairs Visitor (not verified) Tue, 10/21/2025 - 10:10 SIKESTON – Eastbound and Westbound Interstate 155 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform median barrier wall repairs.    This section of roadway is located from mile marker 9 to mile marker 10.   Weather permitting, the work will take place Monday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 6 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The work zone will remain in place until the work is complete.   The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, contact Resident Engineer Matt Wilkerson at 573-472-5235, MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.    ###  facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Tue, 10/21/2025 - 05:01 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: [email protected] Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://www.modot.org/node/78490 78490 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:10:02 +0000 Public input sought on six Washington County bridges Visitor (not verified) Tue, 10/21/2025 - 10:10 MoDOT holding public meeting in Potosi, and three-week comment period JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on six upcoming bridge projects in Washington County: Route A bridge replacement over Indian Creek. Missouri Route 8 bridge rehabilitations over: Allen Creek. Mid Fork Fourche a Renault. North Fork Fourche a Renault. Missouri Route 185 bridge rehabilitation over Swan Branch. Route W bridge rehabilitation over Ashley Branch. The public is invited to attend an open-house style meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, 501 E. High Street. Visitors may stop by anytime between 4:30 and 6 p.m. to speak with project team members, view exhibits outlining the planned work and proposed detours, ask questions and leave comments. There will be no formal presentation. Meeting materials will also be available online. In addition to the public meeting, there will be a three-week open comment period running Oct. 28 – Nov. 18. Input may be submitted online through a form on the project webpage, emailed to [email protected], or mailed to 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO, 65102. All comments must be received or postmarked by Nov. 18, 2025. More details are available about the projects by visiting their webpages, where interested parties may also sign up for project-specific updates: modot.org/projects/route-bridge-replacement-over-indian-creek-washington-county modot.org/projects/route-w-bridge-deck-replacement-washington-county modot.org/projects/missouri-route-8-bridge-deck-replacements-over-allen-creek-mid-fork-forche-renault-north modot.org/projects/missouri-route-185-bridge-deck-replacement-over-swan-branch-washington-county MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.   For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map. Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Tue, 10/21/2025 - 05:09 Links to related information Traveler Information Map CD Customer Service Central District Email: [email protected]: 573-522-5178 https://www.modot.org/node/78488 78488 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:40:02 +0000 Nodaway County Route EE closures begin Oct. 27 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 10/21/2025 - 08:40 St. Joseph, Mo. – Nodaway County Route EE will be closed weekdays at various locations beginning Monday, Oct. 27 through mid-November. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing the roadway in sections to replace culvert tubes in advance of a planned 2026 resurfacing project. Traffic Impacts: Nodaway County Route EE will be closed daily in various locations Oct. 27-Nov. 18, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route during the closures. Project schedule updates will be provided on the Traveler Information Map (http://traveler.modot.org/map/) and on the Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri press release sent out each Friday afternoon. The press release can be viewed by signing up for eUpdates at MoDOT E-Updates. All work is weather permitting and could be rescheduled.   MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down, and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. Get project and work zone news straight to your email by signing up for eUpdates. Information is also available 24/7 by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or by connecting with us on social media. Facebook | X | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### http://traveler.modot.org/map/ Districts Involved Northwest Published On Tue, 10/21/2025 - 03:31 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: [email protected]: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/78489 78489 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:40:02 +0000 MoDOT KC to host Public Meeting for U.S. Route 40 Intersection Improvements in Grain Valley, Oct. 22 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 10/21/2025 - 08:40 Project U.S. Route 40 Intersection Improvements in Jackson County REMINDER TOMORROW: JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City (MoDOT KC) will hold an open house style meeting to discuss intersection improvements on U.S. Route 40 in Grain Valley, at Sni-A-Bar Blvd, Barr Rd, and Kirby Rd.   The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 22 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Mid-Continent Public Library (Grain Valley Branch), 400 SW Buckner Tarsney Road, Grain Valley, MO 64029. The meeting will provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions, learn more about the project, and leave a comment. MoDOT is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact Kansas City District Communications at [email protected] by Wednesday, October 8. The meeting will be an open house meeting with no formal presentation. In addition to the public meeting on Oct. 22, there will also be an opportunity to view project displays and exhibits and leave comments on the project webpage beginning at 4 p.m. on Weds., Oct. 22 until 4 p.m. on Weds., Nov. 5. Please visit the project webpage for more information to view project displays and exhibits or to leave a comment: U.S. Route 40 Intersection Improvements in Jackson County | Missouri Department of Transportation. For those unable to attend the meeting or access the project information online, project materials are available by request at the MoDOT district office located at 600 NE Colbern Rd. in Lee’s Summit, MO. Customers may contact Project Manager Thankam Mathew at [email protected]. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at https://www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at ww.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity.  MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).  Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Tue, 10/21/2025 - 03:30 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: [email protected]: (816) 607-2027 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-four-gubernatorial-appointments-3 15271 at https://governor.mo.gov Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:08:31 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Four Gubernatorial Appointments Madelyn.Warren… Mon, 10/20/2025 - 17:08 October 20, 2025 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced one appointment to fill a county office vacancy and three appointments to various boards and commissions.Leisha Barry, of Holt, was appointed to the Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents.Ms. Barry is a retired client services vice president for Cerner Corporation and remains active in her community through service on the Northwest Missouri State University Foundation Board and the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City through the University of Missouri Extension. She previously served as trustee, secretary, and president of the Liberty Hospital Foundation. Barry earned her bachelor's degree in medical technology from Northwest Missouri State University and a Master of Business Administration in Management from Rockhurst University.Kamera Meaney, of Blue Springs, was appointed to the MO HealthNet Oversight Committee.Ms. Meaney is the chief of health policy and government relations officer for University Health in Kansas City. She serves her community as board president of Nurture KC and is a member of the University of Missouri–Kansas City Alumni Board. She previously served as commissioner for the City of Blue Springs Art Commission. Meaney earned her bachelor's degree in history from the University of Missouri–Kansas City, a Master of Business Administration from MidAmerica Nazarene University, and a Master of Arts in History from Marquette University.Steve Poniewaz, of Ballwin, was appointed to the Credit Union Commission.Mr. Poniewaz is the president and chief executive officer of First Missouri Credit Union in St. Louis. In addition to his professional career, he is an active member of the Affton-Lemay Chamber of Commerce. Poniewaz earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Maryville University.Beth Wulff, of Vienna, was appointed as the Maries County Collector.Ms. Wulff currently serves as deputy county collector for Maries County. She is active in her community as a member of her local parochial schools, where she serves as SCRIP coordinator. Wulff earned her associate's degree in business and computer specialization from Metro Business College.### https://www.modot.org/node/78487 78487 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:10:02 +0000 Update: Short-term ramp closures scheduled for I-229 resurfacing project in St. Joseph Visitor (not verified) Mon, 10/20/2025 - 16:10 JOSEPH, Mo. – Herzog Contracting Corp., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, has scheduled several short-term ramp closures while a portion of Interstate 229 is resurfaced in St. Joseph. The following ramps are scheduled to be closed:  Oct. 21-23 – Southbound I-229 to/from:   From 22nd Street.  From Route 752/Mason Road.  To Route A.  To southbound I-29.  To northbound I-29.   Oct. 22-23 – Northbound I-229 to/from:   From southbound I-29.  From northbound I-29.  From Route A.   To Route 752/Mason Road.   To 22nd Street.   Traffic Impacts: The ramps will be closed temporarily during the paving operation. Motorists should use an alternate route. This project is subject to frequent schedule changes and weather delays.   Crews are scheduled to work Monday-Saturday during daylight hours. The resurfacing is scheduled to be completed by November 2025.  All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phones down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org.   Get project and work zone news straight to your email by signing up for eUpdates. Information is also available 24/7 by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visiting www.modot.org/northwest.   Facebook | X | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ###  Districts Involved Northwest Published On Mon, 10/20/2025 - 11:01 Katelyn Canon Sr. Communications Specialist Northwest District Email: [email protected] Phone:  816.387.2462 https://www.modot.org/node/78485 78485 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:00:01 +0000 MoDOT to close Highway C between Silvers Road and Highway B for pipe replacement Visitor (not verified) Mon, 10/20/2025 - 13:00 ST. CHARLES COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will close Highway C between Highway B and Silvers Road from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday, October 27. All work is weather permitting. Crews will be replacing a pipe underneath the roadway. Local traffic will be able to access their homes on Highway C. For up to date traffic and travel info, motorists can check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.   ### Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Mon, 10/20/2025 - 07:50 Jack Wang Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: [email protected]: (314) 648-9783 https://www.modot.org/node/78445 78445 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:02 +0000 MoDOT to close one eastbound Interstate 70 lane at Wentzville Parkway Oct. 24-26 Visitor (not verified) Mon, 10/20/2025 - 10:00 ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close the right lane of eastbound Interstate 70 between Wentzville Parkway and Route Z starting at 9 p.m. Friday, October 24. The lane is expected to reopen by 9 a.m. Sunday, October 26. All work is weather permitting. The eastbound I-70 right lane closure is required so crews can construct drainage work for the construction of a temporary railroad bridge at the curve on I-70 between Wentzville Parkway and Route Z. The interstate is being realigned on I-70 at the railroad bridge. A permanent railroad bridge will be constructed as part of the realignment of the interstate. This work is part of the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project covering the eastern portion of I-70. It was awarded in November 2024. Construction is set to continue through 2028. Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and signed into law by the governor, provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-mails, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70.     ###   Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Mon, 10/20/2025 - 04:59 Jack Wang Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: [email protected]: (314) 648-9783 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/rosie-schulte-selected-october-2025-state-missouri-missouri-department-natural-resources-team-member-month 292756 at https://dnr.mo.gov Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:46:15 +0000 Rosie Schulte selected as October 2025 State of Missouri and Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month Karen Kremer Mon, 10/20/2025 - 08:46 Release Date Monday, October 20, 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 20, 2025 – Rosie Schulte, a fiscal and administrative manager with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey, is the State of Missouri and MoDNR Team Member of the Month for October 2025. She was selected for her work coordinating the fiscal and accounting-related operations of MoDNR’s Land Reclamation Program.As part of her usual duties, Schulte shepherds all program-related accounting tasks, including maintenance and replacement of vehicles, computers and software, and management of multiple federal grants totaling more than $8 million. She leads by example, exhibiting the department’s values of stewardship, integrity, collaboration, innovation and respect.Schulte has provided 34 years of service to MoDNR. In addition to her usual job requirements, Schulte was recognized for her willingness to proactively take on additional duties to assist the Land Reclamation Program. She has assisted the program through staffing shortages, with suggestions on dividing tasks until vacancies are filled. She also finds solutions for long-held and overlooked issues, including developing a process for the accurate accounting and inventory of land reclamation bonds.“Rosie has a can-do attitude and the willingness to go the extra distance no matter how tough it may be. She never shirks a task of any kind and always steps up to help others,” said Guy Frazier, director of the Land Reclamation Program, who nominated Schulte for the award. “Without a doubt, the program is certainly blessed to have her.”Schulte joined the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in November 1991 and resides in Eugene. Contact Information Communications Office Address Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Main 573-751-1010 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Email [email protected] https://ded.mo.gov/press-room/alphagraphics-kc-expand-kansas-city-investing-more-14-million-and-creating-16-new-jobs 5541 at https://ded.mo.gov Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:55:17 +0000 AlphaGraphics KC to expand in Kansas City, investing more than $1.4 million and creating 16 new jobs Taylor Lewis Fri, 10/17/2025 - 13:55 October 20, 2025 Kansas City AlphaGraphics KC, a professional designing, printing, and marketing service, will expand in Kansas City, investing more than $1.4 million and creating 16 new jobs. The company’s expansion added additional space to the existing facility to accommodate new service equipment and personnel.“We’re proud to see leading employers like AlphaGraphics KC continuing to invest and grow in Kansas City,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “Expansions like these show that Missouri has the business climate and skilled workforce that companies need to thrive. We congratulate AlphaGraphics KC and look forward to its ongoing success.”AlphaGraphics KC’s new equipment will enhance production capacity and operational efficiency. Additionally, the company is expanding its sales team and support staff to better serve its growing client base. AlphaGraphics KC has been in business since 1986 and was purchased by Haley Haar in 2009.“We have been members of the Crossroad community for 11 years and are thrilled to officially be property owners in the district,” said Haley Haar Owner of AlphaGraphics KC. “Downtown KC is a unique and thriving area and we are looking forward to continued growth for years to come.”AlphaGraphics KC is a women-owned business that offers a full range of services including graphic design, custom signage, direct mail, digital and offset printing, and more. With quality, innovation, and personalized service, AlphaGraphics helps businesses of all sizes communicate more effectively and grow their brand.“AlphaGraphics KC’s expansion is another example of business growth that’s strengthening the Kansas City region,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “We’re excited to see this company contributing to the area’s thriving economy while creating new opportunities for Missourians to prosper.”For this expansion, AlphaGraphics KC will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation.What others are saying“This expansion not only reflects AlphaGraphics’ continued success, but also signals strong momentum in Kansas City’s broader economic development efforts,” said Kyana Bowers, Business Developer at Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City. “By investing in local infrastructure, creating high-quality jobs, and increasing production capabilities, the company is contributing to the city’s long-term economic resilience and growth, particularly in the creative and professional services sector, one of Kansas City’s emerging strengths.”“AlphaGraphics’ expansion represents the kind of local investment that strengthens our economy and our neighborhoods,” said Crispin Rea, 4th District At Large Councilmember. “It’s exciting to see a woman owned business growing right here in the Crossroads, creating new jobs, supporting other local businesses, and contributing to the vibrancy that makes Kansas City such a great place to live and work.”About AlphaGraphics KCAlphaGraphics KC specializes in helping local businesses solve marketing problems. The company uses the latest technology and techniques to deliver fresh ideas to its customers. From simple to complex, specialty toners to white ink, and custom paper stocks to square back booklets, this company can make your next design project stand out. AlphaGraphics KC is a franchisee of AlphaGraphics International.To learn more about AlphaGraphics KC, visit alphagraphics.com.About the Missouri Department of Economic DevelopmentThe Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. As one team built around the customer and driven by data, DED aspires to be the best economic development department in the Midwest. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website.About the Missouri Works ProgramAs the state’s number one incentive tool for expansion and retention, the Missouri Works Program helps businesses access capital through withholdings or tax credits to embark on facility expansions and create jobs. This program can also help businesses purchase equipment to maintain its facility in Missouri.