As the April 2 election approaches with seven candidates vying for three seats on the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to educate its members on their positions.

Sixteen products manufactured across southwest Missouri were selected for inclusion in Springfield Business Journal’s third annual Coolest Things Made in the Ozarks awards program.

One did not gather enough signatures, according to a district official.

John Jasinski, Roger Thompson and Richard Williams are picked from a slate of 48 applicants.

Unanimous decision on both schools follows impassioned community comments.

The future of two schools is expected to be decided by the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education on Jan. 16.

The two-level athletic Field House on the Spokane High School campus includes a concession area, restrooms and field storage on the first level, and media rooms, a coach’s room and a guest suite on the upper level, all overlooking the softball field and track-and-field areas.

David Trottier is scheduled to be recognized by the school during its spring commencement.

The college's board approves additional funding for the workforce training facility at the campus in Nixa.

Board is scheduled to hold public hearing and vote Jan. 16 on both Robberson and Pershing school closures. 

An open-plan building will serve a dual purpose as a missionary training center and a community center on the grounds of the Baptist Bible Fellowship International.

Katie Shelton took over ownership of Springfield Mercantile Co.; Little Sunshine’s Enterprises Inc. relocated its headquarters; and Cowork Collective opened.

Plans for former Dolby facility initially call on use by the district's maintenance and technology departments.

They said it. We're reporting it. Thirteen forecasts lead the way into the new year.

Newsmakers in the areas of economic development, education, entertainment, health care, nonprofit and real estate.

 Reflecting on 2023, the SBJ newsroom ranked the Top 10 stories that impacted regional business.

Meeting basic needs is critical to success in school, officials say.

Newsmakers in the areas of banking & finance, education, health care, law, nonprofit and transportation.

The three incumbents whose seats are up for election are among those planning to run.

The electric cooperative's annual grant funding goes to teachers at 24 schools.