Springfield Daily Citizen

Many remember Parkview's Derek Daniels for his prolific basketball scoring at Mountain View Liberty High School and College of the Ozarks.

As a first-year head football coach, he's just as competitive.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sports/high-schools/parkview-names-derek-daniels-coach/

The Melody Room has earned its nonprofit status. Founded to help no-names become known-names, founder Sam Timmerman hopes to grow its offerings to include a music festival.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth/business/melody-room-springfield-becomes-nonprofit/

“Mentally, I can’t even describe how blessed an older guy to be playing again and have it be pain-free.”

⚾️ Springfield Cardinals hurler and 2022 first-round draft pick Cooper Hjerpe continues to persevere.

Here's how he pushed through a series of injuries.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sports/sgfcardinals/scranton-sgf-cardinals-hurler-cooper-hjerpe-continues-to-persevere/

⚾️ How new Missouri State pitching coach Cale Johnson is already picking up wins.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sports/missouri-state/how-new-missouri-state-pitching-coach-cale-johnson-is-already-picking-up-wins/

The ArtPort has flown from its previous home at Springfield's airport and has been cleared for landing downtown. Joe Hadsall has details on the new home for the student-constructed art gallery.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-culture/arts/artport-gallery-relocates-downtown/

NEW: Evangel University’s president tendered a sudden resignation on July 30. Mike Rakes has stepped down after leading the private Christian university for five years.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/schools/springfield-colleges-universities/evangel-university-president-resigns/

Property owners struggling to repair damage from April storms can apply for loans from the federal government to make those repairs. JoeHadsall has details on the U.S. Small Business Administration's temporary Disaster Loan Outreach Center.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/government/springfield-april-storm-disaster-loans/

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s 2026-27 season is aptly titled “American Icons.” Its most-anticipated show will include music from — but unfortunately not an appearance by — singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-culture/arts/springfield-symphony-orchestra-2026-27/

FREE: The race between incumbent state Sen. Curtis Trent and Lori Rook has become the most expensive race in Missouri, with about $2.4 million spent on the contest in the 20th district.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/government/elections/missouri-ballot-measure-campaign-spending/

Ozarks Echoes: Germania Hall was built in 1910 as a gathering place for Springfield area residents of German heritage. Its name and purpose changed due to a faraway war and the generational melding of the newcomers’ heritage with Ozarks culture.

Read it: https://sgfcitizen.org/springfield-culture/springfield-germania-hall-history/