On April 4, numerous area school districts have tax levies and bond issues up for consideration by voters. A “yes” vote would approve the respective ballot measures.

Leaders say measures are needed to address enrollment growth.

Safety and learning are focuses of bond issue campaign.

One incumbent and three challengers answer questions from SBJ.

The funding comes from the Missouri Technology Corp.

John Mulford announced his retirement from the Springfield district late last year.

Facility will replace existing tech school, Reeds Spring officials say.

University plans to offer several degree programs for its new online campus.

Newsmakers in the areas of accounting, banking & finance, education, media and nonprofit.

Springfield Business Journal’s 2023 class of 40 Under 40 represents 40 accomplished and still-rising professionals in southwest Missouri.

The funding is designed to boost manufacturing of essential products, such as semiconductors.

Chair Joselyn Baldner says district's proposal has "accountability and transparency."

Some governing members take issue with comments she made to high school students. 

The Point Lookout school's request to stop a federal executive order was denied in 2021.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, education and law.

A professional pivot for a former longtime educator led to the opening of Nana’s Play Place; the first phase of a commercial agritourism operation on a century farm in Christian County began; and Parmele Law Firm PC relocated its office.

Workforce training takes a lot of forms, but apprenticeship – in which a master craftsperson teaches aspects of their skill one on one over time – is the oldest by far.

Emily Denniston has worked at the Springfield chamber for 16 years.

The television personality will present at a spring forum on work ethic.

Travis Shaw is promoted from within to succeed John Mulford.