Every neighbor you have was once a stranger. So was your best friend. Your spouse. Your favorite coworker. Nearly every meaningful relationship in our lives began with two people who did not know each other. Then somebody spoke. Yet many of us grew up lea... See more
Missouri Good Neighbor Week has always been about more than being friendly. It is about doing something. From Sept. 28 through Oct. 4, Missourians will perform acts of neighboring, gather with people who live nearby, serve their communities and find creat... See more
Every election season we hear politicians promise to invest in infrastructure. They talk about roads, bridges, water systems, broadband and electrical grids. Those investments matter. Communities cannot thrive without them. But I wonder if we have overloo... See more
OPINION| Springfield’s updates to the city’s animal control code have sparked passionate discussion, especially around the growing concern of dogs running loose in neighborhoods. Some residents who spoke at the May 18 City Council meeting described fright... See more
OPINION| In celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday this year, cities and states across the U.S. are planning events, festivals and commemorations. One city is offering a reminder that the most meaningful celebrations may not happen on a stage or... See more
