Springfield Rotaract Club President-elect Jessica Harmison completed Rotary’s District Leadership Academy. As one of seven graduates, Academy Dean Raymond Plue awards her certificate May 27 during a graduation ceremony and dinner at Madison’s Cafe in Jefferson City. Rotary Club of Springfield Sunrise member Will Cologna also completed the academy, but was unable to attend the graduation.
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Branson city officials gather June 7 to unveil Empire District Electric Co.’s eight new electric vehicle-charging stations at Branson Landing. Empire will cover the costs for equipment and The Landing will cover the costs for electricity. The stations are complimentary for patrons.
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Branson city officials gather June 7 to unveil Empire District Electric Co.’s eight new electric vehicle-charging stations at Branson Landing. Empire will cover the costs for equipment and The Landing will cover the costs for electricity. The stations are complimentary for patrons.
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Springfield Business Journal Sales Manager Todd Brierly rappels down Sky Eleven in downtown Springfield as part of media day for The Child Advocacy Center’s second-annual Over the Edge fundraiser. The inaugural event last year raised $320,000, and this year raised $300,001.
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Representatives of eight Springfield neighborhoods receive grant funding during City Council’s May 30 meeting. Springfield approved $400,356 in park improvement grants funded through the city’s quarter-cent tax for public improvements. The largest grant award was $95,880 for Bissett neighborhood to install a 30-foot by 40-foot pavilion with electrical service.
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Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home hosts a patriotic remembrance May 29 to honor local veterans facility. The ceremony included an ensemble performance of the national anthem and playing of “Taps”, a wreath-laying ceremony and a performance Central High students.
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Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home hosts a patriotic remembrance May 29 to honor local veterans facility. The ceremony included an ensemble performance of the national anthem and playing of “Taps”, a wreath-laying ceremony and a performance Central High students.
Photo provided by KLINGER-COPE FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
CoxHealth and city leaders cut the ribbon on the system’s new Marshfield clinic. The center has 18 rooms for patient care and space for providers to grow their practices. Three new providers will join the current staff, bringing the total to seven.
The first southwest Missouri location of EarthWise Pet, a national chain of pet supply stores, opened; Grey Oak Investments LLC relocated; and Hot Bowl by Everyday Thai LLC got its start.
