Two projects – an ultramodern church teen center and what may be the nation’s largest jellyfish tank – are squaring off for the Springfield Contractors Association’s 2024 Design Team of the Year award to be announced on Nov. 5 at the 40th annual Salute to Design & Construction banquet.

Up-and-coming monster mask maker Mr. Cole creates custom horror masks in local studio.

Neighborhood parking at issue with larger footprint.

Columnist Bennet Bodenstein samples three products.

The local organization is being honored for its arts education efforts.

Enterprise Park Lanes will again serve as venue for stop on pro bowling tour.

The Missouri Institute of Natural Science is adding a 2,500-square-foot classroom space to its museum near Rivercut Golf Course.

ARPA funding was awarded in 2022 for improvements to the north-side park.

Hiland Dairy Foods inks a new deal, tournament organizers announce.

The two-story building will replace an existing structure used for storage and provide more customer seating plus a full kitchen. 

Friends turned business partners aim to give families a pumpkin farm experience.

The Pickle LLC and The Chilly Dill LLC opened; food truck Whatcha Cooking launched; and Architect Coffee Co. LLC debuted its second location.

Resort first step in half-billion park investment.

Ric Ashe is scheduled to start in the role early next year.

The airport-owned general aviation terminal that serves privately owned aircraft has nearly doubled in size.

The project includes hotel and park improvements, says President Brad Thomas. 

Shabu Hot Pot opened; two U.S. fireworks industry companies combined through an acquisition; and Mama G’s Kitchen added a second location.

The Saturday-only flight path starts in February and lasts for over a month.

Dozens of company operators who signed the letter say event “has unintended consequences on small businesses that can no longer be ignored.”

The company intends to make 4,000 seasonal hires in the United States and Canada.