Ozarks Archives - Springfield Daily Citizen

Work continues to save landmark store in old mining town of Wentworth

by Kaitlyn McConnell March 27, 2023March 24, 2023

In June 2022, a Wentworth store with about 130 years of history was sold at auction. The buyers are working to restore the building.

Artist Mike Sears perseveres creating scenic paintings, despite physical challenges

by Kaitlyn McConnell March 20, 2023March 17, 2023

What Ozarks ‘icons’ will be romanticized in future?

by Kaitlyn McConnell March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

This Ozarks ‘pyramid’ was built as a time capsule to outlast civilization. Now, it’s torn down

by Kaitlyn McConnell March 3, 2023March 3, 2023

This Webster County quilters group has been meeting for nearly 90 years

by Kaitlyn McConnell February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Economy & Growth

What can Springfield learn from NW Arkansas? Embracing suburbs could be key to growth

by Jack McGee February 23, 2023February 22, 2023

Interior photo of a coffee shop

Former department store in Sarcoxie now a place for coffee, connection and community

by Kaitlyn McConnell February 23, 2023February 22, 2023

KSMU names longtime Morning Edition host Michele Skalicky as news director

by Jack McGee February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

Approaching 60 years in business, Ozark Mountain Popcorn is busier than ever

by Jack McGee February 10, 2023February 9, 2023

Walter Majors built Springfield’s first car but, like many Black residents, left the city after 1906 lynchings

by Kaitlyn McConnell February 8, 2023February 7, 2023