Sam and June Hamra of Hamra Enterprises on Dec. 8 announce the donation of $125,000 in artwork to several colleges, including four in Springfield. Ten paintings were on display in the Hamra Enterprises lobby for the morning news conference. The Hamras selected Drury, Evangel and Missouri State universities, as well as Ozarks Technical Community College, in town, each to receive two paintings. Six years ago, the couple made a similar donation of art to several schools – then valued at $520,000.
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ART ON THE MOVE
Sam and June Hamra of Hamra Enterprises on Dec. 8 announce the donation of $125,000 in artwork to several colleges, including four in Springfield. Ten paintings were on display in the Hamra Enterprises lobby for the morning news conference. The Hamras selected Drury, Evangel and Missouri State universities, as well as Ozarks Technical Community College, in town, each to receive two paintings. Six years ago, the couple made a similar donation of art to several schools – then valued at $520,000.
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PROP S IN VIEW
Construction progress sparked by Springfield Public Schools’ 2019 passage of the $168 million Proposition S bond issue continues to pop up across the city. On Dec. 9, SPS officials break ground on the new Jarrett Middle School, a $41.5 million project at the site of the recently demolished Portland Elementary School. Branco Enterprises Inc. is serving as general contractor.
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