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Understanding Our Economy: Q&A with Economic Commentator Kyla Scanlon

Kyla Scanlon began creating educational content about the economy when the pandemic hit because she realized that people needed to understand the economy. Her content took off and she soon developed a following on social media for her videos that unpacked the economy without all the muddled jargon.  Since then,

Equitable AI for All: How Developers Combat Bias in AI Algorithms

Bias and discrimination are often inadvertently built into the algorithms we rely on. Here’s how some tech developers working toward equitable AI are correcting that. Data scientist and author Meredith Broussard doesn’t think technology can solve most of our issues. In fact, she’s concerned about the implications of our dependency

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

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

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

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

“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,

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

Understanding Our Economy: Q&A with Economic Commentator Kyla Scanlon

Kyla Scanlon began creating educational content about the economy when the pandemic hit because she realized that people needed to understand the economy. Her content took off and she soon developed a following on social media for her videos that unpacked the economy without all the muddled jargon.  Since then,

Equitable AI for All: How Developers Combat Bias in AI Algorithms

Bias and discrimination are often inadvertently built into the algorithms we rely on. Here’s how some tech developers working toward equitable AI are correcting that. Data scientist and author Meredith Broussard doesn’t think technology can solve most of our issues. In fact, she’s concerned about the implications of our dependency

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

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

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

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

“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,

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