Custom Creations Landscaping & Lawn owner Kevin Runyon: "Designing landscapes that work in harmony with nature is not only a responsible choice but a smart business move."

SBJ interviews the interim dean at the William H. Darr College of Agriculture at Missouri State University.

Sustainability is a business priority, although challenges exist to collect data and measure impact, according to a 2022 study conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Google Cloud.

Reporter Mike Cullinan brings workforce, new business and marijuana coverage and analysis.

Editorial Vice President Eric Olson says the idea of compensating City Council members is another growing pain for Springfield.

The day after a tense exchange at the May 22 Springfield City Council meeting, Susan Istenes, director of the city’s Department of Planning and Development, resigned. 

The iTooth Family Dentistry facility under development in south Springfield is centered on patient care.

Americans crave human connection. This is the finding of U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, who on May 3 issued an advisory declaring an epidemic of loneliness.

The Healthy Edge protein shake and energy tea store hits four years with current owners.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, health care, hospitality, manufacturing and nonprofit.

Downtown flower shop Funky Flaura’s Unique Floral Designs LLC opened; Jordan Valley Community Health Center moved in Republic; and The Jackson Grille got its start in Marshfield.

First cohort is maxed out at 30 students.

The nonprofit moves into its new campus.

Springfield City Council will vote on an annual operating budget that is approaching half a billion dollars at its June 5 meeting.

The project in partnership with the county would develop land on West Division.