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Study ranks Springfield among top 10 rudest cities in the Midwest
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — One of the prevailing stereotypes of Midwesterners is that they are very polite. But is that stereotype really true? Best Betting Michigan conducted a study of 2,000 Midwesterners to figure out which cities and states are the most polite or least polite in the Midwest based on a series of questions related […]
Silo saga: What's next for old MFA mill in downtown Springfield?
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - For decades, the white MFA grain elevator and silos have towered over downtown Springfield. Before it was shut down, the facility on Phelps St. at Boonville Ave. stored and shipped grains grown by the hard-working farmers of the Ozarks. Nowadays, many people in the downtown area wonder what the future holds for the vacant mill.
Ozarks nonprofits reassert political neutrality after drone show with campaign message
A 15-minute long drone show June 22 that included an endorsement for a Christian County Commissioner candidate left two nonprofits scrambling to assert their political neutrality, while highlighting a potential gray area in state campaign ethics law. The display closed out the Sertoma Duck Race Festival in Ozark, a yearly event run by...
Nixa district's summer projects aim to ease overcrowding at High Pointe, traffic at JTSD
With buildings largely empty this summer, the Nixa district is pushing to make progress on two bond-funded projects aimed at fixing specific problems. The new pick-up and drop-off lane at John Thomas School of Discovery will improve safety and reduce the amount of traffic clogging neighborhood streets and part of Missouri Route 14. ...
Old-Fashioned 4th of July Parade returns to Midtown for its 33rd year
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Residents of the Midtown neighborhood look forward to the annual 4th of July parade every year. Midtown is Springfield’s largest nationally recognized historic district, and the parade focuses on the area’s historic nature. “The idea of the parade is to bring people back to the old-fashioned 4th of July,” said Jim Downing […]
How to watch Springfield school board meetings, sign up for public comment
The Springfield school board typically meets twice a month and the district has made it easy for the public to watch, in person or online, and to communicate with the governing body in writing or by signing up to speak. Here is a quick how-to guide for members of the...
Ponsar Named Parks & Recreation Director
Ozark, Mo. - The City of Ozark is excited to announce Hayden Ponsar as our new Parks and Recreation Director. Ponsar has been serving as interim director since November 2023 and has been with the department since March 2019, serving as Recreation Supervisor. “I am beyond excited at the opportunity...
Need a City of Springfield business license? Here's what to know
Are you thinking about starting a business to sell your goods or services in Springfield? If so, you'll need a City of Springfield business license. The City Code requires you to obtain the license at least two weeks prior to starting business. Both home-based and and commercial-based businesses are required to obtain a business license. Additionally, if the base of operations is outside city limits, but you conduct business inside Springfield, you are likely required to obtain...
Springfield State of the City Event Returns
The Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs of Springfield in partnership with the City of Springfield will host a State of the City event on Thursday, July 25 at The Center, 401 N. Main Street. Mayor Ann Williams and City Manager Ryan Martin will deliver the Springfield State of the City at...
Business in brief: SRC stock grows 12%, MO Public Affairs Hall of Fame inductees announced
Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame 2024 inductees announced Missouri State University has announced four inductees into the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame for 2024. They include a public servant, a former children's television host, an agriculture advocate, and an entrepreneur and community builder. Inductees were selected for their connections to Missouri and for defining the essence of public affairs, acting consistently for the benefit of others. ...
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