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.

The nonprofit moves into its new campus.

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

Former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt is Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 Lifetime Achievement in Business honoree.

The Growth and Development Advisory Council has been under Councilmember Craig Hosmer’s scrutiny since he learned about it a year ago. 

The company is consolidating operations into one campus.

The multipurpose arena rising at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds & Event Center is planned to include 6,600 seats.

Divided council rejects member’s bid for moratorium.

All but one local eatery announced last year has opened for business.

Construction of Chadwick Flyer Trail overpass expected to begin in 2024.

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

The city’s board recently approved a bid from Construct Cos. LLC.

Eoff & Associates VP says restaurant should open in Fountain Place by early 2024.

Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) operates more than 19,000 stores in 47 states, according to its website, and its newest one will soon be opening in Battlefield.

Craig Hosmer, a member of the governing body, maintains the deal was done before it ever came to council. 

Springfield Business Journal counts down the fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks.

The development group's proposal is slated to appear before council on May 22.

Reporter Karen Craigo brings you government and development coverage and analysis.