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William Darr receives 2011 Springfieldian Award

(Springfield, MO. March 5, 2011) –At the annual meeting of the Springfield (Missouri) Area Chamber of Commerce on January 28, 2011, William H. Darr received the 2011 Springfieldian Award. This is an annual award given by the Chamber of Commerce in recognition of outstanding leadership and participation in civic affairs and untiring effort for the welfare of the community.

Mr. Darr is the founder of International Dehydrated Foods, Inc. and has been active in the community in a variety of roles. He is perhaps best recognized for his philanthropic work on behalf of a number of educational institutions and charitable organizations, including Missouri State University, Boys & Girls Town of Missouri, The Good Samaritan Boys Ranch, The American Cancer Society, and Lost and Found.