Which Missouri district do I live in? Who can I vote for?
The redistricting that took place during the most recent legislative session in Jefferson City rearranged voting districts across the state, so we’re here to help figure out which segment you live in — and who will be on the ballots.
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SPRINGFIELD LIFE
outdoors and recreation
Celebrate Springfield, a month-long series of events, to kick off in September
A handful of local organizations are putting together a month filled with events this September, to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments and beauty of Springfield. The initiative is led by the Hatch Foundation, a local nonprofit, family-operated organization geared toward helping Springfield achieve its full potential. After the Darr family sold their businesses, which included…
arts and culture
Free movie under the stars part of July’s First Friday Art Walk
Founders Park is the place to be for July’s First Friday Art Walk, with live art, live music and a free movie under the stars.
SCHOOLS & CHILDREN
Missouri AG in regular contact with legal foundation before subpoenas to schools, including Springfield
by Tessa Weinberg, Missouri Independent In 2018, a rash of students were dying by suicide in southwest Missouri. The Neosho School District wasn’t immune. “We were averaging about a suicide-and-a-half a year,” said Jim Cummins, the district superintendent. “And we knew that that couldn’t continue.” The district of roughly 4,600 students launched “a full frontal assault” to address…
Ozarks Food Harvest launches Summer Harvest campaign
There’s an increase in child hunger over the summer, when students lose access to free and reduced-price meals from their schools for up to 90 days. That’s why Ozarks Food Harvest is launching its Summer Harvest campaign.
economy & growth
Considerations for C-Street built into Springfield’s 20-year plan
Springfield’s planners want to play up Commercial Street’s image as a center for the arts, creativity and entertainment.
City of Springfield to host informational open house on Kansas Avenue roadway improvements
Changes could be coming to Kansas Avenue — between Walnut Lawn and Maplewood streets — in the Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood and the City of Springfield wants your input.
elections
Former Councilwoman Romine challenging incumbent Hough in Republican Senate primary
Lincoln Hough is a Springfield native seeking reelection in Missouri’s 30th Senate District this fall and he is proud to run on his experience and his record in Jefferson City. But first, he must survive a challenge from the right by former city Councilwoman Angela Romine, who chose to run after less than a year…
Deadline to register to vote in Aug. 2 primary is 5 p.m. July 6
The deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 2 primary election is 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 6. Eligible Greene County residents can register by visiting the County Clerk’s Office inthe Historic Courthouse at 940 N. Boonville, Room 113, in Springfield, or any branch of the Springfield-Greene County Library. Mail-in (postcard) registrations will also be…
Springfield voters to decide Galloway Village project’s fate
On June 27, the Springfield City Council voted 7-0 to enact an ordinance calling for an election to decide a zoning case over a proposed multipurpose development in the Galloway Village neighborhood near Sequiota Park. The election will take place Nov. 8.
OTHER SPRINGFIELD NEWS
sports
OZARKS ALIVE | CULTURAL PRESERVATION PROJECT
Mining-era general store auctioned in small Ozarks village
After nearly 130 years in business, June 28 was auction day for Pelsue’s Mercantile, the last-standing mining-era general store in Wentworth.
VOICES
Column: I was a great neighbor until I discovered that I was not
OPINION | Forty years ago, the doorbell ringing at my parent’s house meant we had unannounced or unexpected visitors — and we were happy about it! Contrast that to how we respond today. At my family’s house, if the doorbell rings, we turn the lights off, and everybody hits the floor. I crawl to the…
Letter: Teach, don’t preach, and make abortion safe to those who make that choice
OPINION | by Cait Cowan, Republic In Missouri (and several other states), the only abortions allowed are ones that will save the birthing person’s life. Rape and incest are not included in what is considered to be “life threatening” and no exceptions will be made for those cases. No exceptions will be made if the…
Letter: Reduce abortions through constructive action, and improve care for mothers and babies
OPINION | by Don Underwood, Republic Missourians and their lawmakers should undertake a focused effort to reduce abortions through positive actions as well as providing care for mothers and their babies. In 2020, nearly 10,000 Missouri women went to Kansas and Illinois for an abortion (Missouri Independent, March 29, 2022). It is likely that thousands…
Letter: Public interested in Derges trial
OPINION | by Carol Nasby, Springfield The public deserves to read details about the local trial of Tricia Derges who is accused of numerous cases of fraud. Submit a letter to the editor
