Sarah Cook - NMLS# 2614293 - Central Bank

09/02/2026

The kids are back in school, so moving might be the last thing on your mind. 🍎🏡

But hear me out…

Fall can be an overlooked time to start home shopping in Springfield. With many families focused on the school year, you may find a different buying environment than you did during the busy summer months.

And if the down payment is what’s holding you back, FHA financing may make the numbers feel a little more doable.

For qualified borrowers, FHA loans may offer:
• Down payments as low as 3.5%
• Flexible qualification options
• A path to homeownership that might be closer than you think

So maybe back-to-school season doesn’t mean you missed your chance to move.

It might just mean it’s your turn. 🏡

Questions about whether FHA could be a fit for you? Reach out today:

https://ow.ly/7MgY50ZFjgT

Member FDIC | NMLS # 407985 | Equal Housing Lender

09/01/2026

Looks like a fun month around the Ozarks!!

Looking for something to do in Southwest Missouri in September? Here is a list of just a few of the cool things going on next month.

Check the links below for more info!
✔️ Southwest Missouri Celtic Festival - https://ow.ly/YnKE50ZHlCM
✔️ Japanese Fall Festival - https://ow.ly/jvWT50ZHlCK
✔️ BBQ & Bingo - https://ow.ly/h0Wx50ZHlCY
✔️ Seymour Apple Festival - https://ow.ly/T9EK50ZHlCO
✔️ Reptile Show - https://ow.ly/6CPU50ZHlCN
✔️ Cider Days - https://ow.ly/6aBM50ZHlCR
✔️ Black Walnut Festival - https://ow.ly/q3QA50ZHlCW
✔️ Floating Book Club - https://ow.ly/FhTy50ZHlCL

09/01/2026

Looking for something to do in Southwest Missouri in September? Here is a list of just a few of the cool things going on next month.

Check the links below for more info!
✔️ Southwest Missouri Celtic Festival - https://ow.ly/YnKE50ZHlCM
✔️ Japanese Fall Festival - https://ow.ly/jvWT50ZHlCK
✔️ BBQ & Bingo - https://ow.ly/h0Wx50ZHlCY
✔️ Seymour Apple Festival - https://ow.ly/T9EK50ZHlCO
✔️ Reptile Show - https://ow.ly/6CPU50ZHlCN
✔️ Cider Days - https://ow.ly/6aBM50ZHlCR
✔️ Black Walnut Festival - https://ow.ly/q3QA50ZHlCW
✔️ Floating Book Club - https://ow.ly/FhTy50ZHlCL

08/27/2026

🍩🚐 Final round of donut deliveries is in the books! Have a fantastic day Field Elementary!

08/26/2026

🍩🚐Round 2 of donut deliveries done!! Truman Elementary and Hillcrest High School enjoy your treats! Wishing all students and teachers a great second day of school!

08/25/2026

Is anyone else pumped for PSL day?!?

08/21/2026

Round 1 of donut drop offs complete! Dayspring Christian Academy and Jarrett Middle School enjoy your treats!! 🍩📚🍩

08/18/2026

🚨🍩🚨AND THE WINNERS ARE…🚨🍩🚨

Dayspring Christian Academy
Field Elementary School
Truman Elementary School
Jarrett Middle School
Hillcrest High School

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination! Wishing all schools the best in the ‘26-‘27 school year!!

08/15/2026

I had such an amazing time with these Pretty Brilliant women at Ladies Who Launch with Biz 417 yesterday! It was so inspiring to be in a room full of women supporting other women!

08/14/2026

Today is the last day! Don’t forget to nominate your favorite school staff for a sweet treat! 🍩📚

Five Days of School Staff Appreciation Giveaway! 🍩

Help me recognize the teachers and school staff who do so much for our community. I’ll be selecting five local schools to receive a donut delivery—one school for each of the first five days of school!

To nominate a school:

1. Comment on this original post with the school’s name.
2. Tell me why its teachers and staff deserve a sweet start to the school year.

Be sure to follow my page to see which five schools are selected!

Nominations are open August 1 through August 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

No purchase or payment is necessary. Limit one entry per person. Eligible public, private and charter schools must be located within 50 driving miles of the Central Bank branch at 3333 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO 65807.

Full official rules, including the free mail-in entry option, are available upon request by contacting [email protected].