Leaders from Children’s Mercy Kansas City visited Mercy Hospital Springfield May 7 to evaluate the pediatric care needs of the metro area. Ryan Collins reports it's part of the first steps in the partnership between the organizations. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

IN-DEPTH: Half of Springfield's dispensaries didn't pay the 3% recreational tax in March as operators across Missouri are confused about how to report additional local sales tax. Ryan Collins and Jack McGee say enforcement is up to the DOR. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/spr…

The owners of Corner 21 thought it was a gamble to open an authentic Chinese restaurant in the birthplace of Springfield Cashew Chicken. That gamble is paying off. Ryan Collins reports Jiapeng Lu and Yuming Han are opening a second location. Dig in: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

Another one bites the dust: Green House Coffee joins a growing list of downtown Springfield cafes that have closed since the end of last year. Read Springfield Daily Citizen story here: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

Your Monday dinner plans are solved. Lindberg's Tavern kitchen manager Chini Bilokur presents K Bop Jo, her authentic Korean food pop-up, from 5-8 p.m. inside Lindberg's. Ryan Collins writes the menu changes every week. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-cu…

The hit TV show "Bar Rescue" is hitting the streets of Springfield with a stop planned at W.F. Cody's. Read the Springfield Daily Citizen story here: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

BREAKING: CoxHealth has signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture with STLChildrensHospital to broaden pediatric care in southwest Missouri. A formal agreement to create a regional health care hub could come by early fall. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

What started as a way to help customers at Perfect Tint pass the time has turned into a standalone arcade. Ryan Collins reports Perfect Tilt Pinball is open seven days a week, with 15 premium or limited-edition machines. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

Our most-read story of the week came from Ryan Collins. Readers were very interested in learning more about "Bar Rescue" crew members visiting W.F. Cody's. The Springfield bar doesn't want to be on TV, however. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

Springfield has a new collectible card game store, called Goat Farm Games. Read more about the business and the 26-year-old entrepreneur behind it from Springfield Daily Citizen: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

Isaac Aldridge had planned to open SGF's first Dirty Dough last year, but the location didn't work out. That's the way the cookie crumbles sometimes. Dirty Dough has finally found a home and Ryan Collins reports a soft opening is coming soon. Dig in: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

A massive four-day garage sale in @downtownsgf started June 7. Ryan Collins says it offers furniture, pictures and wares from J.O.B. and Primetime, as well as goods from The Mudlounge, Tinga Tacos, Finnegan’s Wake and Civil Kitchen. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

Love J.O.B.? Remember Primetime Bar? Amidst Pride and other events this weekend, don't forget to check out Sip & Shop, a downtown garage sale hosted by a group of four restaurateurs. Read the Springfield Daily Citizen story here: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

The inaugural Ozarks Film Summit is June 20 at Springfield Soundstage. Put on by the Ozarks Film Foundry, the event features speakers like Steve Spaz Williams, an Oscar Nominee known for his work on “Jurassic Park,” and a filmmakers showcase. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-cu…

The nonprofit-aimed organization focused on regionalism efforts held its first meeting on June 18. Ryan Collins reports LORE has an initial membership of 13 CEOs of local companies, representing six sectors of business in a 10-county region. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

On to Loeb Give-away IV: Homer's Iliad & Odyssey, Hesiod & the Homeric Hymns, Cicero on the gods, Catullus & Tibullus on love and loss, Ovid lustily on the same (sometimes roleplaying as famous women), and Marcus Aurelius' tutor on all sorts. Just RT this before draw on 11 July!

The brewing equipment is silent and the tap room is empty at White River Brewing Company on Historic Commercial Street. A sign on the door says "Closed for summer vacation!" What's going on? Ryan Collins spoke with the new owner to find out. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

Get the popcorn ready, cinephiles! Ryan Collins reports College Station Theaters will open in mid-November in Downtown Springfield. Renovations to the former Regal Cinema include state-of-the-art sound systems, projectors and reclining, heated seats. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…

A downtown building that has been vacant for nearly 20 years could get new life as a live music venue. Ryan Collins reports plans for The Holler also include a restaurant called Angelo's that will feature bocce courts. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…