2501 Grants Help Springfield Community Gardens Promote Regenerative Agriculture in Local Communities

Initiatives Posted by Lillie Caudle Valdez, Intern, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement in Equity

Springfield Community Gardens (SCG) in Springfield, Missouri has been successfully operating and growing since 2010 with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2501 Program.

Since its inception Springfield Community Gardens has received several 2501 grants, most recently in 2022. With the aid of this grant, the organization has expanded into 17 community gardens, three urban farms, a commu ... Read more

This Week in Springfield, Missouri, June 6–13

This Week

The Old Glass Place, 6 p.m.



Relax and enjoy some classics from The Beatles like “I Want To Hold Your Hand,” “Blackbird,” “Here Comes the Sun” and “Hey Jude” via the gentle glow of cand ... Read more

Viola Teen Injured in Rollover Crash near West PlainsOzark R

West Plains, MO. – A Viola, Arkansas teen is receiving medical treatment after being in a crash that caused her vehicle to overturn. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the accident occurred at 8:45 p.m. on US 160, three miles we ... Read more

The Great American Road Trip: Day Seven - Missouri

Hop into the car with WJOL morning radio host Scott Slocum for another epic road trip across America, via the legendary Route 66. Tune in for an unforgettable road trip across America on Route 66, broadcast live each morning from 5:30 to 9 a.m. on 13 ... Read more

Trump's tax plan could lead to billions of dollars flooding back to the US

Trump's tax plan could lead to billions of dollars flooding back to the US

Thomson Reuters

The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are expected to come out with a bill to overhaul the US tax code on Thursday. Among other changes, the bill is expected to include a one-time repatriation tax.

The repatriation tax is designed to to incentivize US-based companies that do business overseas to bring their profits back stateside.

Once that cash is back in the US, companies can do severa ... Read more

26-year-old card game fanatic opens shop in southwest Spring

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Hounds Town USA Opens First Location in Springfield, Missour

Hounds Town USA Opens First Location in Springfield, Missouri

June 06, 2024 // Franchising.com // SPRINGFIELD, MO. - Hounds Town USA announced the opening of its newest location in Springfield, MO. Situated in the Ozarks region at 1907 S ... Read more

This Week in Springfield, Missouri, May 30–June 6

Cassidy Station, 6:30 p.m.

If you’ve been hearing about the tallow trend, this is your chance to try it out for yourself! During this 90-minute class, attendees will learn how to refine tallow for cooking and skincare—and you’ll ge ... Read more