Missouri State grad gives $12 million to school, foundation

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A Missouri State University graduate plans to donate up
to $12 million to the school and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The
gift from the estate of Linda Hale will provide scholarships for students from
Barton and Vernon counties. The two organizations said Monday they had received
the first part of the gift, about $2.25 million each. Linda Hale and her late
husband, Larry, both graduated from Missouri State. The Hales were in the real
estate business, and also farmed and raised cattle.

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