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Celebrating Mom: The Heart of Our Family

When we talk about Mom, we’re really talking about the heart and soul of our family. As her husband, I see her balancing work, home, and everything in between with a grace that amazes me every day. Whether she’s leading a meeting at work, helping the kids with homework, or

Hardrick Brothers: The Largest Grocery Store in Springfield

By Joan Hampton-Porter, Curator, The History Museum on the Square Brothers James (1852-1929) and Burton Hardrick (1854-1914) began Hardrick Brothers Grocery about 1884 in the 200 block of St. Louis Street, as it is listed in the 1884-1885 Springfield City Directory. Usually there was a notation indicating a Black person

From Prison to Purpose

Edgar “Rock” Hagens’ journey is one of resilience and transformation. After years of battling heroin addiction and serving a seven-year prison sentence for shoplifting, Rock has turned his life around and is now celebrating two decades of sobriety and business success in Springfield, Missouri. Originally from St. Louis, Rock faced

Wait — Nick Cannon really got WHAT insured for $10 million?

When Nick Cannon said he would ensure his testicles for $10 million, we laughed along with the father of 12. However, as it turns out, that declaration was no joke.  During a recent appearance on Raven-Symoné’s podcast, which she hosts with her wife, “Tea Time with Raven & Miranda,” the

Preserving the Ozarks at Your Library

Preserving the history and culture of the Ozarks is the charge of the Springfield-Greene County Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department. Throughout May, stop by to experience stories of people, places and events that have shaped the region and discover how those stories are being preserved and shared.  For the

Celebrating Mom: The Heart of Our Family

When we talk about Mom, we’re really talking about the heart and soul of our family. As her husband, I see her balancing work, home, and everything in between with a grace that amazes me every day. Whether she’s leading a meeting at work, helping the kids with homework, or

Hardrick Brothers: The Largest Grocery Store in Springfield

By Joan Hampton-Porter, Curator, The History Museum on the Square Brothers James (1852-1929) and Burton Hardrick (1854-1914) began Hardrick Brothers Grocery about 1884 in the 200 block of St. Louis Street, as it is listed in the 1884-1885 Springfield City Directory. Usually there was a notation indicating a Black person

From Prison to Purpose

Edgar “Rock” Hagens’ journey is one of resilience and transformation. After years of battling heroin addiction and serving a seven-year prison sentence for shoplifting, Rock has turned his life around and is now celebrating two decades of sobriety and business success in Springfield, Missouri. Originally from St. Louis, Rock faced

Wait — Nick Cannon really got WHAT insured for $10 million?

When Nick Cannon said he would ensure his testicles for $10 million, we laughed along with the father of 12. However, as it turns out, that declaration was no joke.  During a recent appearance on Raven-Symoné’s podcast, which she hosts with her wife, “Tea Time with Raven & Miranda,” the

Preserving the Ozarks at Your Library

Preserving the history and culture of the Ozarks is the charge of the Springfield-Greene County Library’s Local History & Genealogy Department. Throughout May, stop by to experience stories of people, places and events that have shaped the region and discover how those stories are being preserved and shared.  For the