Local Businesses

Established in 1954, Carter County Health Center envisions healthy people living in an environment that is safe, supportive, and conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Though some of the programs have changed and expanded over the last 64 years, the goal of the staff and board is still to assist the residents of Carter County, Missouri to live and prosper at their optimal level of health.

Empower Financial Group USA is an insurance brokerage firm that offers a wide range of group benefit plans and financial services for you and your family. We understand that insurance is necessary to secure your family’s financial future.

Missouri Highlands Health Care, a non-profit organization and federally qualified health center, endeavors to meet the primary and preventive health care needs of the residents of Carter, Reynolds, Shannon, Iron, Ripley, Butler, and Wayne counties in Missouri.

Sterling Bank is a full-service community bank. We operate in very competitive markets that include community, regional and national banks. Our menu of financial products and services is compatible with the needs of our diverse customer base.

The mission of the Van Buren R-1 School District, in cooperation with the community, is to ensure that all students will learn in a safe and positive environment in order to become productive, future-ready citizens.