Springfield, Missouri

Earlier this month, for Sense of Community, we interviewed several teachers in the Ozarks about why they teach — and what they face. Below on this page, you'll also find an extended play of our time with high school social studies teacher Brandon Nelson.

Earlier this month, for Sense of Community, we interviewed several teachers in the Ozarks about why they teach — and what they face. Below on this page, you'll also find an extended play of our time with middle school science teacher Annette Fugitt.

This month, we interviewed teachers in Springfield and Ozark about why they teach. You can find an extended version of Pearl's story below.

The five finalists were chosen by a 17-member search committee.

The sculptures are on the Hatch Lawn and on the west side of Phelps Grove Park.

Inclusive Springfield is under the umbrella of Community Partnership of the Ozarks.

The health center said, by expanding options, it's working to make health care more accessible.

The project aims to make the building more accessible and modernize many elements while preserving its historic features.

The airport is going to take on several projects this year to address growing pains.