FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BEVIER, MO — August 28, 2026 — Chariton Valley is proud to recognize the city of Bevier as a Smart Rural Community℠, a designation honoring rural communities that leverage reliable fiber broadband connectivity to support economic development, education, healthcare, agriculture, workforce opportunities, and quality of life. The designation was celebrated during Chariton […]
Your home network works hard every day, connecting everything from smartphones and laptops to streaming devices and smart home technology. Like other important services, it benefits from a periodic review. Taking a few minutes every few months to check your network can help improve performance, strengthen security and ensure everything is running smoothly. Check Connected […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BROOKFIELD, MO — August 19, 2026 — Chariton Valley is proud to recognize Brookfield as a Smart Rural Community℠, a designation honoring rural communities that leverage reliable fiber broadband connectivity to support economic development, education, healthcare, agriculture, workforce opportunities, and quality of life. The designation reflects years of investment and collaboration between […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PALMYRA, MO — July 21, 2026 — Chariton Valley partnered with Northeast Power through the Co-ops in Action program on Monday, July 20, 2026, to complete a series of community improvement projects in Palmyra, Missouri. Volunteers worked alongside Main Street Palmyra and Palmyra Parks & Recreation to enhance public spaces and prepare […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BRUNSWICK, MO — July 14, 2026 — Chariton Valley surprised those attending the Brunswick Chamber After Hours event with an announcement of a $5,000 donation to the Brunswick Public Library to support its efforts to expand opportunities for residents of all ages and enhance its role as a community gathering place. Inspired by […]
The National Do Not Call Registry was established to address unwanted telemarketing calls. The registry applies to all telemarketers, with exceptions for businesses with which you have an existing relationship, as well as certain nonprofit and political organizations. Commercial telemarketers are not allowed to call you if your number is listed on the registry. Consumers […]
Most home Wi‑Fi networks are set up once and rarely revisited. But one simple feature that often gets overlooked is the guest network. It may seem like a small setting, but it plays an important role in protecting your home network and improving overall performance. Understanding how and when to use a guest network can […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MACON, MO — June 3, 2026 — Community members, law enforcement and frontline professionals came together at the Macon Expo Center on June 1 and 2 for two impactful Human Trafficking Awareness Training events aimed at strengthening awareness, improving identification and enhancing response efforts across northeast Missouri. On June 1, the Community […]
When it comes to internet service and home Wi‑Fi, there’s more that affects your experience than you might expect. Some of the most common beliefs about internet performance don’t tell the full story—and understanding what actually affects your connection can help you get more from it, especially when choosing which provider is right for you. […]
