Manufacturing & Jobs: La-Z-Boy will invest $23 million in Neosho, adding a 150,000-square-foot distribution center and expanding manufacturing, with up to 100 new jobs expected. Public Health & Consumer Safety: The FDA upgraded a recall of Whole Foods Mild Guacamole Dip to Class I over possible salmonella contamination; the product was sold across 13 states including Missouri and shoppers can check affected PLU codes. Community Banking: PSB Bank’s $77,500 commitment helped secure $90,000 in grants for six Green City-area organizations through a $310,000 Member Impact Fund partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. Infrastructure & Aviation: MoDOT released the updated 2026-2027 Missouri Airport Directory covering 120 public-use airports with photos and communications details for pilots and businesses. Logistics & Security: A USPS supervisor in St. Louis was arrested and pleaded guilty in a check-theft scheme involving stolen mail and victims’ checks. Local Economy & Growth: St. Louis venture capital firms Cultivation Capital, SixThirty and Lewis & Clark Ventures landed on TIME’s Top 350 list, underscoring a more competitive regional capital ecosystem. Energy & Costs: Missouri diesel prices edged up to an average of $5.15 per gallon for the week ending Aug. 22, with several counties reporting lower single-station lows. Business & Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Lone Jack tied for 68th among Missouri cities with scam reports in July, reflecting ongoing fraud losses nationwide.