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Strength in numbers: Smithville community unites after devastating fire

Summary by The Heartlander
Residents of Smithville, Missouri, are leaning on each other after a catastrophic fire raged through and demolished a beloved collection of small businesses Monday. Smithville Plaza strip mall was home to Westlake Chinese Restaurant, La Fuente Mexican Restaurant, Pizza Shoppe, Lakeside Smoke, H&R Block and other shops that were closed at the time.  Despondent locals are calling the event:  Devastating.  A heavy blow.  An unimaginable loss.  A ho…
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The Heartlander broke the news in on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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