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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Blown glass light fixtures glow and oil paintings by a local artist adorn exposed brick walls around refinished tables at Connect Cafe in the Strawberry Hill ....
By Jeff Fox What s going on Missouri’s slow growth isn’t out of line with other Midwestern states, but it does pose long-term challenges. Columbia and Springfield, along with parts of the Kansas City and St. Louis areas, are growing strongly, but most Missouri counties are declining in population more quickly than rural counties elsewhere. “Shrinking populations in nonmetro counties lead to fewer workers and consumers, and a diminished tax base. This presents challenges for rural communities and businesses. However, sluggish growth in Missouri’s metro areas creates challenges for a state as a whole,” writes Mark White, University of Missouri associate extension professor and policy research professor at MU’s Truman School of Public Affairs. His report, “Population Trends in Missouri and its Regions,” was posted recently by Missouri Extension. ....