The first downtown Springfield branch for Arvest Bank opened; a longtime licensed massage therapist became a first-time business owner; and 7 Brew Coffee opened its fourth shop in Springfield.

Newsmakers in the areas of architecture, banking & finance, education, government, hospitality, media and technology.

Second career is a sweet change for former clothiers.

Compensation for mayors and city council members vary widely from one municipality to another.

The Springfield-based frozen custard company is underwriting Missouri Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State initiative.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three products made in the European country.

Councilmember Craig Hosmer blames a climate of micromanagement for instability in city hall.

Dana Ausburn is one of 13 directors who oversee the nonprofit.

The Monett company's annual survey of bank and credit union CEOs indicates investments in recent years are paying off amid rising interest rates and inflation.

Hybarger & Associates would bolster the company's financial strategy work.

Local franchisees sign on with Florida-based Serotonin Centers.