Tony Madden

Missouri, Springfield

Business and Development Reporter at Springfield News-Leader

Articles

Fuel Accelerator launches third HealthTech cohort | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

1 month ago | arkansasonline.com | Tony Madden

On the move? Let us read it for you. LISTEN NOW Your browser does not support the audio element. BENTONVILLE — Fuel Accelerator, a project of the Startup Junkie Foundation, announced its third HealthTeach cohort at a kickoff event at the Ledger Bentonville Tuesday night. The cohort gathers startups from across the globe, each with solutions to pressing challenges in the healthcare landscape, according to a press release.
Here's who is serving on CFO and library district boards for 2024-25

Aug 3, 2024 | yahoo.com | Tony Madden

Tony Madden, Springfield News-LeaderAugust 3, 2024 at 4:45 AM·2 min readCFO names new board members, officersThe Community Foundation of the Ozarks has named four new members to its Board of Directors and elected officers for 2024-25. The new members' first three-year term began July 1. The new board members are:Hollie ElliottHollie Elliott, executive director of Dallas County Economic Development Group in Buffalo.
Lane closures at National Avenue and Division Street will start Aug. 5

Jul 31, 2024 | news-leader.com | Tony Madden

Construction at the intersection of National Avenue and Division Street will close multiple lanes starting Aug. 5, the city announced. At least one lane of traffic flow in each direction is expected to remain open for a large part of the construction. However, work on the railroad crossing and integration with the intersection will require a near-full closure of the intersection for more than a month starting around September, according to a city news release.
Taco Bell is giving away free Baja Blast on July 29 for drink's 20th birthday

Jul 29, 2024 | news-leader.com | Tony Madden

Twenty years after introducing the teal-green soft drink, Taco Bell is celebrating the milestone with free Mountain Dew Baja Blast — no purchase necessary. For one day only on Monday, July 29, customers can get a free medium-sized Baja Blast fountain drink or a regular sized Baja Blast Freeze. Mountain Dew Baja Blast was created exclusively for Taco Bell in 2004. Since then, it's become a fan-favorite menu item.
Nixa hires new communications director; Springfield police honor promotions, retirees

Jul 27, 2024 | yahoo.com | Tony Madden

Tony Madden, Springfield News-LeaderJuly 27, 2024 at 3:50 AM·5 min readCity of Nixa hires new director of communicationsThe City of Nixa has announced the hiring of Summer Rascoll-Jones as the new director of communications, according to a press release. Rascoll-Jones will begin her role in Nixa on Aug. 5. She will be tasked with leading Nixa's communications departments through public information, media relations, community engagement and marketing.
Missouri Senate primary candidates want to run against Josh Hawley

Jul 25, 2024 | news-leader.com | Tony Madden

Missouri voters will elect one member to the U.S. Senate in the Nov. 5 general election. The seat is currently held by Republican Sen. Josh Hawley, who was first elected in 2018 and is running unopposed for his party's nomination this year. Six candidates from other parties will appear on primary ballots, as well, with Democratic candidates Lucas Kunce and Karla May, and Better Party/Independent candidate Jared Young with the most name recognition across the state.
Christian County Commission votes to move Green Bridge to new 40-acre campus

Jul 25, 2024 | news-leader.com | Tony Madden

After months of deliberation, there is a plan to save Green Bridge at last. Almost six months after one of Christian County’s oldest bridges closed to traffic, the county has devised another plan to reuse Green Bridge. This time, the plan honors the right-of-way agreements made between Christian County officials and nearby landowners.
Nephew of Confederate general leaves $100,000 to Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Jul 25, 2024 | news-leader.com | Tony Madden

A donor with ancestral ties to Missouri's Battle of Wilson's Creek is helping preserve stories about the Civil War battlefield with a $100,000 legacy donation, the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Foundation announced. Albert Magnus Price, a longtime supporter of Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, died in September 2023. Albert Price was the great-grand-nephew of Sterling Price, general and commander of the Missouri State Guard at the Battle of Wilson's Creek on Aug. 10, 1861.
5 Piney River beers win awards; Lake of the Ozarks Open breaks fundraising record

Jul 20, 2024 | yahoo.com | Tony Madden

Tony Madden, Springfield News-LeaderJuly 20, 2024 at 4:50 AM·4 min readPiney River Brewing wins five medals at US Open Beer ChampionshipPiney River Brewing's award-winning beers. Piney River Brewing won five medals at the US Open Beer Championship 2024 competition. The winners were announced this week from the US Open Beer Championship Headquarters in Oxford, Ohio. This year's competition judged more than 9,000 beers in 170 different beer style categories.
Missouri Department of Conservation seeks public input on deer management plan

Jul 17, 2024 | news-leader.com | Tony Madden

The Missouri Department of Conservation is revising its white-tailed deer management plan. MDC is now seeking public feedback on the plan's goals and objectives, according to a press release. New plan goals include deer population management, hunting and recreation, deer health and disease, education, communication, public engagement and research. "Each year, nearly half a million hunters pursue deer in the Show-Me State.