Lincoln Memorial Cemetery Board oversees maintenance at cemetery
The cemetery board is having maintenance and cleaning done on veterans’ headstones in the cemetery. Wommack Monument will be doing the work. Unfortunately, the board cannot be responsible for cleaning and maintaining every family’s monument. If you are interested in having your family’s stone cleaned or reset while Wommack is on the property please contact […]
Reasons You Need Advanced Directives
Advance care directives are legal documents that provide instructions for healthcare. They go into effect if you cannot communicate your wishes. The two most common are a living will, which tells doctors how you want to be treated, and a durable power of attorney, which names an individual who can make healthcare decisions. These legal […]
Beat the Heat: Summer Health and Wellness Tips
Summer is an optimal time to prioritize health and wellness and enjoy the beautiful weather. The weather can pose health challenges like heatstroke, dehydration, and sunburn when we are outside. Increasing your hydration is critical. We lose fluids when it’s hot. Hydration is about the water you drink and the water you eat. Get into […]
UnGap the Map — A more Walkable Springfield
Gas getting too expensive? Looking to dump the pump for a while? Why not take a walk on one of Springfield’s expansive trails? I sat down to speak with Mary Kromrey, the executive Director for our local trails program, Ozarks Greenways. “Our mission is to build a trail system that connects and enhances our community. […]
“Violence IS the answer?”
The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has been quoted as having said, “Violence is not the answer.” But undeniably, much of America (and the world for that matter) did not believe him. Looking back on the 20th Century, famed film director Martin Scorsese remarked: “Violence is not the answer, it doesn’t work anymore. We […]
Louise’s Hair Boutique: Forty-Three Years of Style
In the heart of a retail business center, nestled between Dirt Bikes Unlimited and Marilyn Rose Hair & Beauty Bar, lies a hidden gem that’s been around for about 43 years—Louise’s Hair Boutique. “I came to Springfield and said, ‘What am I gonna do?’ Well, I love doing hair, so that’s what I did. I […]
Bringing your Business Idea to Life at the eFactory
Have an idea for creating an app? The journey from concept to commercialization can bring challenges and uncertainties. According to Sandra Smart, Technology and Commercialization Specialist for the Missouri SBDC at MSU – part of efactory, that’s a good thing. She has worked with many entrepreneurs in the process of bringing their technology to market. […]
Kids: Your Summer Adventure Continues at the Library in July
To help fight the summer slump, take your kids to a Springfield-Greene County Library for a great slate of July performers. Be sure to pick up some books while there. Powwow with the American Indian Center of Springfield For all ages, join us at the Library Station on Tuesday, July 9, at 2 p.m. in […]
