New academic buildings, residence halls in works for sesquicentennial.

The scores have been tabulated for Springfield Business Journal’s 2025 Dynamic Dozen, recognizing the 12 fastest-growing companies in the Ozarks.

The legislation that would benefit institutions like Ozarks Tech is intended to allow students to transfer more easily between schools.

Mary Schrag and Brooks Miller, who both have ties to Springfield, are named president and vice president, respectively.

MSU President Biff Williams says legislation, which requires governor's signature, would allow the institution to "better meet regional workforce needs."

Under construction beside the existing Republic branch of the Springfield-Greene County Library District – which remains in operation throughout the project – is a new building that will double the size of the original, according to library officials.

Newsmakers are compiled in the areas of accounting, chambers of commerce, education, government, nonprofit and transportation.

The Giving Square partnered with Hatch Foundation and other organizations to teach students about philanthropy.

Brad Swofford is scheduled to start this summer at the construction company.

Community Foundation of the Ozarks partners with Coover Charitable Foundation and Commerce Trust on funding.

The decision means a transition for O’Reilly Center for Hope, with services for unsheltered population to shift to planned day center.

Aaron Light is promoted to the role effective this summer.

Described by college officials as a facility that is focused on workforce development and student success, the three-story Michael L. Parson Student Union at Ozarks Technical Community College is designed to offer student-centered amenities like the Hamra family library, career and tutoring center, plus a fitness center, food court, bookstore and student plaza.

Husband and wife Derek and Jennifer Baker expanded their Christmas-focused e-commerce venture to a brick-and-mortar shop; Branson-area flight school Yell Aviation LLC took off; and Penny’s Cleaning LLC purchased Verv Cleaning.

New program part of announcements during Innovate SOMO week.

The Mattax Neu Prater Eye Center partner was appointed this month by the governor.

The Be Well Bell is designed to draw attention to behavioral health care resources.

A statement from the church indicates support of missionary efforts will continue.

The agreement indicates the company did not register with the MEC as required before making in-kind contributions to school board candidates last year.