Joe Hadsall

This year’s One Read, organized by the Springfield-Greene County Library District, is set around TJ Klune’s “The House in the Cerulean Sea.” A series of events is planned, including a visit from the New York Times best-selling author in April. Learn more: https://t.co/IIggkvDijK https://t.co/FuzELFuNqv

A fund started by the Christian County Friends of the Library will help pay professional development costs for the library’s employees. Money for the scholarships comes entirely from quarterly book sales the group holds. Learn more: https://t.co/3WmN8dSz4q https://t.co/lGyTQh7pkP

Zora Mulligan, Missouri State University's executive vice president, is the next chancellor of the school's West Plains campus. The West Plains native takes over for the retiring Dennis Lancaster. Read it: https://t.co/VcxovNWCnl https://t.co/eMr5KYW9rr

During tomorrow's school board meeting, Springfield Public Schools administrators will recommend a plan to demolish the existing building and construct a new Pershing Middle School. @JoeHadsall has details on the plan. Read it: https://t.co/2TbZscLwBm https://t.co/IMEIAMGyib

.@MissouriState is preparing to break ground on its Clifton M. Smart III University Advancement Center. First, its board of governors must select a construction manager at risk. That decision could come on Wednesday. Read it: https://t.co/z4VilPcMKD https://t.co/7cb7mxdid0

IN-DEPTH: Smaller class sizes aren't the only reason some Springfield families opt for private schools. In Part 2 of "SPS: District of Choice?", @JoeHadsall says some families love the individualized instruction and project-based learning. Read it: https://t.co/NXiNTvKpFx https://t.co/AGcL8zsvst

IN-DEPTH: The Daily Citizen is launching a five-part series called "SPS: District of Choice?" @JoeHadsall talked to parents about educational options they found in Springfield and why they chose to send their child to public school — or not. Read it: https://t.co/frbeexluhL https://t.co/OQjvZFadcF

.@OfficialSPS has reached a deal with the General Council of the Assemblies of God to purchase 8.86 acres at Campbell and Division for a new Pipkin Middle School. @JoeHadsall reports the purchase price is $8 million. Read it: https://t.co/V7ts7nNgc1 https://t.co/rOsizoRR9z

SCOOP: Our @RyanRCollins has learned Rapid Robert's is suing the City of Springfield for not renewing its business and liquor licenses due to the stores leasing space for coin-operated amusement devices, also known as video lottery terminals. Read it: https://t.co/GWAYjGRj4q https://t.co/UILJOC774i

The Springfield Board of Education has unanimously elected to retain Superintendent Grenita Lathan and extend her contract for another year. Her contract runs through the 2027-28 school year. Read it: https://t.co/MGlitiNn7i https://t.co/6U2LGFKTjB

FREE TO ALL READERS: Nine candidates have been certified for Springfield's April 8 ballot, with two incumbents running uncontested and two facing challengers. @jack_mcgee_ has a look at who's running for mayor and City Council. Read it: https://t.co/3tgusGR4Q9 https://t.co/TWUn6kvX1S

.@DruryUniversity has redesigned and reestablished its MBA program, and applications are now open. @JoeHadsall reports that the redesign is intended to offer more flexibility to people who are already working. Learn more: https://t.co/lnZgxdvU21 https://t.co/7Hlnq0qM0S

FREE TO ALL READERS: As candidates begin raising money for April’s Springfield Board of Education race, @JoeHadsall reports a large finding against the Truth in Politics PAC for its fundraising activities in previous races will cast a shadow. Read it: https://t.co/wqlVFZdFKh https://t.co/wwW3iWphOT

A Sunshine Law request has revealed that key university employees, not search committee members, handled reference checks during Missouri State's search for a new president. @JoeHadsall has details on why the original plan was changed. Read it: https://t.co/vQta9zkBmJ https://t.co/D1xG4KHqmG

The Missouri State Board of Governors' executive committee has approved a pair of significant expenses. @JoeHadsall has details on the price tags for the Reynolds Performing Arts Complex and new turf for Plaster Stadium. Learn more: https://t.co/7PRn31lfvs https://t.co/6Ogbjn3nnH

About 50 people attended Tuesday’s Springfield Board of Education meeting, many wearing green shirts to support library workers targeted for layoffs. @JoeHadsall has details on the proposed cuts and the librarians' pleas. Read it: https://t.co/B8LNFIH5I1 https://t.co/Bc2vlMJdlf