Culture

How Sam Timmerman Creates Space for Creatives at the Melody Room

Sam Timmerman struggled to get his foot in the door early in his music career. He founded The Melody Room to help Springfield's new...

Culture

Jackson Cantwell's Ride from High School to Hard Rock

With Olympian parents, a top NFL agent and the entire country watching, Nixa’s Jackson Cantwell is rewriting the high school athlete...

Strategy

Lara Krug on Leaning Into Community

Lara Krug, CMO of the Kansas City Chiefs, shares how businesses can grow by leaning into community and staying flexible.

Culture

Missouri's District 6080 Takes Its Rotary Mission a Step Further

With a history steeped in service, Rotary has long been an organization of helpers. This year, Missouri’s District 6080 is taking that...

Culture

Ron Davis Has a Lifetime of Stories to Tell

With more than 40 years in local media, Ron Davis has worked in every form of traditional media and reflects on his career spent sharing...

Biz 100

The 2025 Biz 100 List

This year’s list includes familiar names and new faces—and all of them are influencing southwest Missouri and the local business community.

The Story of Hammons Black Walnuts

Four generations strong, the Hammons Black Walnuts family works with an organized buying network across 12 states to supply the American...

Culture

What's On Dr. Shelby Hahn's Desk?

CoxHealth Program Director of Family Medicine Residency Program Dr. Shelby Hahn shares treasured items that serve as positive and...