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.

Brent T. Brown, president of the Springfield Apartment and Housing Association: "We can all agree that there are nuisance properties in Springfield, and those property owners should be held accountable. But the data told a very different story than that of a significant problem."

Sandy Michaels and Liz Wertz of League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri call on the congressman to schedule a town hall meeting.

Charles M. Ewing writes, "Until Springfield fully commits to visually improving/maintaining public thoroughfares, making Springfield a more welcoming and beautiful place, people will not want to come to a new convention center."

Bob Helm writes, "On Nov. 4, we urge you to vote yes on the lodging tax ballot measure."

Mark Hecquet writes, "It is time for Springfield to think bigger. This project is about more than a building. It’s about jobs, investment and new opportunities for our city and our region."

Dan Chiles of Missouri Guardrails LLC & Rockspan Farm LLC responds to recent developments involving Table Rock Lake.