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Baseball and Silver Springs Park in Segregated Springfield

Written by Joan Hampton-Porter The 13.8-acre Silver Springs Park was purchased in 1918 for the sum of $7,043 as the park for Black Springfieldians. When Silver Springs was purchased, it was described as having an ever-flowing spring, Silver Spring, being heavily wooded, and having Jordan Creek flowing through the park.

2024 Winter Reading Challenge at the Library

Join Us at the Library in January Adults: Take the 2024 Winter Reading Challenge The Winter Reading Challenge returns for adults, especially those who love a challenge. The Library’s fifth cold-weather adult reading event runs from Jan. 2 to Feb. 29. Pick up a Winter Reading Challenge form at any

Women’s Medical Respite: Fundraiser for unsheltered women

By Kimberly Berry, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— Women’s Medical Respite: Recuperative Care for medically fragile unsheltered women held their first annual fundraising celebration at Pythian Castle on November 11, 2023.  The theme for the event was “Rising Up to Build Healthy Lives.” Women’s Medical Respite was established in 2015

Use AI (Artificial Intelligence) as a Robotic Arm

By Heather Noggle, UniteNews Contributing Writer Chat GPT’s been dominating the news for almost a year. AI this, AI that. Just what even IS AI? AI stands for artificial intelligence, and computer gurus have been searching for it to be implemented since I was in junior high school eating Peanut

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

Baseball and Silver Springs Park in Segregated Springfield

Written by Joan Hampton-Porter The 13.8-acre Silver Springs Park was purchased in 1918 for the sum of $7,043 as the park for Black Springfieldians. When Silver Springs was purchased, it was described as having an ever-flowing spring, Silver Spring, being heavily wooded, and having Jordan Creek flowing through the park.

2024 Winter Reading Challenge at the Library

Join Us at the Library in January Adults: Take the 2024 Winter Reading Challenge The Winter Reading Challenge returns for adults, especially those who love a challenge. The Library’s fifth cold-weather adult reading event runs from Jan. 2 to Feb. 29. Pick up a Winter Reading Challenge form at any

Women’s Medical Respite: Fundraiser for unsheltered women

By Kimberly Berry, UniteNews Contributing Writer Springfield, MO— Women’s Medical Respite: Recuperative Care for medically fragile unsheltered women held their first annual fundraising celebration at Pythian Castle on November 11, 2023.  The theme for the event was “Rising Up to Build Healthy Lives.” Women’s Medical Respite was established in 2015

Use AI (Artificial Intelligence) as a Robotic Arm

By Heather Noggle, UniteNews Contributing Writer Chat GPT’s been dominating the news for almost a year. AI this, AI that. Just what even IS AI? AI stands for artificial intelligence, and computer gurus have been searching for it to be implemented since I was in junior high school eating Peanut

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