Bolivar MO

John and Sheila Samek run the farm with the help of their kids Ellie and Garrett.

Dr. Staci Rogers has worked at CoxHealth for 17 years.

The 3/4-cent sales tax increase would provide funds for police, fire and emergency preparedness.

Editor's note: an earlier version of this story misspelled Mr. Bryant's last name. This story has been edited to reflect that correction. During the…