Joe Hadsall

Unlike in 2022, residents in western Greene County have a decision to make in the general election about who will represent them in the Missouri House of Representatives.

Homecoming events at Missouri State University this week start with a presidential inauguration and end with a downtown event after Saturday’s football game.

To finish three construction projects, the Springfield-Greene County Library District is ready to spend its savings, take out a loan and seek donations to pay a more than $10 million balance.

With a message focused on building partnerships and tackling problems together, Missouri State University’s new president talked about his vision for the university’s future while he is at the helm.

Missouri State University has begun the process of finding a new provost to replace John Jasinski, who has announced his intent to retire at the end of the academic year.

The Springfield Board of Education approved a series of boundary changes to relieve overcrowding at three schools. It also approved the creation of a committee to further study boundaries for middle schools.

Residents in District 137 have a similar choice as other districts for their representative to the Missouri House. They will choose between a Republican incumbent and a Democratic challenger — Rep. Darin Chappell is facing off against Bryce Lockwood for the two-year seat.

Panelists at a Thursday community conversation entitled “Media Literacy for Every Generation,” hosted by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Springfield Daily Citizen, talked about how people can strengthen their skills on the subject.

Using traditions of the past, Drury looked to the future and celebrated 19th president Jeff Frederick Friday during an inauguration at Stone Chapel.

Steve Makoski said that he will pursue other opportunities to serve the community, and that he has appreciated the privilege to serve on the board.