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Timothy LaDuke decided to send free books after Missouri lawmakers cut funding for the state's participation in the Imagination Library.
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Stacey Preis steps down after four months as speculation grows about Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O’Laughlin becoming the next commissioner.
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The district recently launched the planning process and will hold two public meetings this month. -
The district is engaging a variety of community groups and individuals to determine what's needed next.
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The 2-story building will house many different programs, including JROTC, band and choir.
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The historic Black church at Benton and Central was built in 1926. -
Systemwide enrollment at the university fell by 1.1%. -
Amos Bridges is editor of the Springfield News-Leader. -
After a stalemate, the board voted to keep its foundation formula request flat despite rising costs under state law. -
Proposed changes could add more than $600 million to the formula with options that could be scaled back to fit tighter state budgets. -
The theme of the Public Affairs Conference 2026 is "The We Factor: Building Connections that Matter."
