Springfield, MO—Samuel Knox, president of Unite of SWMO, Inc. has been nominated and chosen as one of three finalists for the Arts Ambassador Award given by The Springfield Regional Arts Council. This award highlights an individual or team that has taken an active role in building a sustainable and thriving

by Maria Ramsdell UniteNews Contributing Writer   Springfield, MO—Navigating the world of health insurance can be a daunting task. Insurance brokers are licensed with multiple insurance carriers and can help take the confusion out of finding a health plan. I have detailed conversations with clients to find plans that fit

by Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer   Springfield, MO—The back-to-school season is in full swing, and adjusting to a new academic year after a summer of sunshine and fun can be tough. But, now it is time to get down to the business of managing classes, family, in some cases

By Joan Hampton-Porter, Curator, History Museum on the Square The experience of traveling Route 66 was not the same for all Americans. Black travelers during the time of segregation had additional challenges beyond breakdowns, running out of gas, road conditions, getting lost, and the weather. Some businesses would not serve

by Heather Noggle UniteNews Contributing Writer   Springfield, MO—APTs are often other countries’ governments and organized cybercrime. If the thought of cybersecurity leaves you scared, these groups are why. “Significant resources” – “sophisticated levels of expertise” – this is what NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) has to say

by Jase Vorel UniteNews Contributing Writer   Our local chapter of the NAACP will host its annual Freedom Fund Banquet on October 28th, in the Doubletree Hotel on Glenstone. This year’s banquet will feature Dwayne Proctor, Ph.D., as keynote speaker. “It’s been a wonderful turnout since COVID restrictions have been

by Dr John Stapelton, UniteNews Contributing Writer Across Missouri, the fastest-growing job categories and companies are in the technology field. Also throughout the state, there’s a major deficit in the supply of individuals educated and prepared to tackle those positions. This is even more true in smaller metros and rural

Springfield, MO—  The 7th annual Unity on Division gathering is coming up! Come by Smith Park on October 7th for live music, hot food, games for the kids, and special presentations from our local ministers. The Unity on Division project started in 2013 with the guiding question: “Why do people

Springfield, MO— Pastor Tracey Wolff, pastor of the Historic Pitts Chapel on 600 N. Benton Ave., added Grace United Methodist Church on 600 S. Jefferson Ave. to her pastoral duties in July. The United Methodist bishop in Missouri, Rev. Robert Farr, asked Wolff to accept the second ministerial appointment. Given