Kimberly Cella: "As budget discussions begin this October, we encourage Missourians to contact the Governor’s Office and share why transit matters in their communities. Early engagement can make a meaningful difference."

Kevin Mueller, Springfield resident, writes, "Springfield voters should take a hard look at Question 3 before giving City Council broader control over the rules governing public purchasing."

CU's leader talks data center processes.

Kimberly Cella writes about the state budget as it pertains to transit.

CASA of Southwest Missouri Executive Director Laura Farmer asks community members to consider volunteer work.

Lance Kettering of the Greater Springfield Area Sports Commission says the proposed convention and events center would fill an athletics gap in the market.

Mark Hecquet writes in favor of the proposed convention and events center.

City Development International founder Peter Limcher says the Queen City may be facing a moment that will shape its direction for decades.

This letter is directed to Garrett Hawkins, president of the Missouri Farm Bureau, who penned the opinion piece titled, “A long-awaited reset for US energy policy,” which appeared in the Feb. 16 edition of Springfield Business Journal.

Susan Robinson writes, "I believe that any changes to Springfield’s zoning referendum process should be decided by Springfield residents themselves – not imposed through state legislation that singles out our city."

Officials with the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri say “voters should pick their politicians.”

Reader Bob Newell: "I’ll enjoy the next five seasons at Arrowhead. I’ll try to stay positive. But that last game at Arrowhead will be a very sad day for this Chiefs fan. I know I won’t be alone."

Kevin Richardson, of Springfield, writes in response to a recently proposed ordinance.

U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison pens an open letter to the NCAA regarding MSU’s football team.