Council approves a zoning change but nixes permit for the coffee shop.

Council approves zoning change but votes down conditional use permit for drive-thru operation in Seminole/Holland neighborhood. 

Developer’s second proposal to council mostly unchanged.

 Short-term rental properties are facing scrutiny in the Queen City following discussions at the two most recent Springfield City Council meetings.

Neighborhood association president chastises council.

Owner’s permit application raises larger issues for some council members. 

University Plaza needs tens of millions of dollars of repairs and ownership is exploring options.

First reading of budget brings concerns from council regarding Police and Building Development staffing.

Council also envisions future of Lake Springfield.

Public information office a natural fit for communication and coordination role over Ozark Region Workforce Development Board, officials say. 

The declaration is good for developers, but questions linger for homeowners amid Grant Ave. Parkway study.

City of Springfield approves sale of 15 parcels that once housed dangerous buildings.

Environmentalists and construction professionals make up broad base of support for measure.

Amanda Ohlensehlen takes on Economic Vitality lead role.

Monica Horton takes Zone 1 seat.

Oddity in city code requires historic designation for carriage houses to be used as short-term rentals. 

Mayor says there’s no procedure to reject or remand housing issue.

The low bid was more than a half-million dollars under the engineer’s estimate for work on road and sidewalks. 

Residents worry development will change the nature of their neighborhood.

TIF agreement of $3.4 million will fund public improvements.