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How Important Is Your Child’s School Attendance?

By Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer Research has shown that your child’s regular attendance may be the greatest factor influence in his or her academic success. By attending class regularly, your child is more likely to keep up with daily lessons and assignments and take quizzes and tests on time.

Prepare for a New Year and a more empowered you

By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer Building on your talents and getting better at your job is a way to improve your ultimate quality of life. You may increase your salary by improving your skills, showing leadership and gaining new credentials. Why not make it your New Year’s resolution to

Ancestral Land of the Osage

Written by: Whitney Mosley, Education Manager, History Museum on the Square For around 250 years, the Osage made the Ozarks their home. They were the most prevalent indigenous group in Missouri and made an important impact on the state’s history. The Osage people call themselves the Wazhazhe, meaning “people of

December is Full of Holiday Fun at the Library

Visit the Holiday Store Where Kids Can Afford to Shop! Kids love giving holiday gifts that they’ve bought all by themselves, and they can find the perfect gifts – and kid-friendly prices – for family, friends and teachers at the Library’s annual Holiday Store December 2 – 10. Join us

How Parents Can Help Overcome the Pandemic Learning Loss

By Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer   The years of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the disruption of learning is coming into focus and the picture is sobering.  We are looking at national statistics that indicate that COVID-19 has left us with some serious educational gaps.  According to

Great leaders look for opportunities to change, evolve, adapt

By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer   They say the only constant is change, and for us, that’s exciting. Being that efactory serves startups, entrepreneurs, and employers across the region, we are surrounded by people looking to approach the world differently. In addition to helping startups, we’ve served local companies

Women’s Medical Respite plans first Annual Fundraiser Celebration Event

Springfield, MO—Women’s Medical Respite: Recuperative Care for Medically Fragile Unsheltered Women invites you to our First Annual Fundraising Celebration: Rising Up to Build Healthy Lives. This event held at Pythian Castle promises to be an afternoon of entertainment and enjoyment, with music by Brecka Henderson and The Melody Room and

From Kickboxing Champion to Trainer & Mentor

Roni Lewis started boxing at the age of nine, inspired by his older brother. Lewis fell in love with the sport and pursued it for 33 years, turning professional at the age of twenty-one. He fought in locations such as Oklahoma and Las Vegas, achieving a world ranking of 13th

Lincoln Music

By: Joan Hampton-Porter Curator History Museum on the Square There was a long history of music education in the schools once designated for Black Springfieldians. The crown jewel of the music program was the New Lincoln band (1946-1955). The development of the band was built on a strong tradition of

How Important Is Your Child’s School Attendance?

By Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer Research has shown that your child’s regular attendance may be the greatest factor influence in his or her academic success. By attending class regularly, your child is more likely to keep up with daily lessons and assignments and take quizzes and tests on time.

Prepare for a New Year and a more empowered you

By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer Building on your talents and getting better at your job is a way to improve your ultimate quality of life. You may increase your salary by improving your skills, showing leadership and gaining new credentials. Why not make it your New Year’s resolution to

Ancestral Land of the Osage

Written by: Whitney Mosley, Education Manager, History Museum on the Square For around 250 years, the Osage made the Ozarks their home. They were the most prevalent indigenous group in Missouri and made an important impact on the state’s history. The Osage people call themselves the Wazhazhe, meaning “people of

December is Full of Holiday Fun at the Library

Visit the Holiday Store Where Kids Can Afford to Shop! Kids love giving holiday gifts that they’ve bought all by themselves, and they can find the perfect gifts – and kid-friendly prices – for family, friends and teachers at the Library’s annual Holiday Store December 2 – 10. Join us

How Parents Can Help Overcome the Pandemic Learning Loss

By Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer   The years of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the disruption of learning is coming into focus and the picture is sobering.  We are looking at national statistics that indicate that COVID-19 has left us with some serious educational gaps.  According to

Great leaders look for opportunities to change, evolve, adapt

By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer   They say the only constant is change, and for us, that’s exciting. Being that efactory serves startups, entrepreneurs, and employers across the region, we are surrounded by people looking to approach the world differently. In addition to helping startups, we’ve served local companies

Women’s Medical Respite plans first Annual Fundraiser Celebration Event

Springfield, MO—Women’s Medical Respite: Recuperative Care for Medically Fragile Unsheltered Women invites you to our First Annual Fundraising Celebration: Rising Up to Build Healthy Lives. This event held at Pythian Castle promises to be an afternoon of entertainment and enjoyment, with music by Brecka Henderson and The Melody Room and

From Kickboxing Champion to Trainer & Mentor

Roni Lewis started boxing at the age of nine, inspired by his older brother. Lewis fell in love with the sport and pursued it for 33 years, turning professional at the age of twenty-one. He fought in locations such as Oklahoma and Las Vegas, achieving a world ranking of 13th

Lincoln Music

By: Joan Hampton-Porter Curator History Museum on the Square There was a long history of music education in the schools once designated for Black Springfieldians. The crown jewel of the music program was the New Lincoln band (1946-1955). The development of the band was built on a strong tradition of