Variety of Quick Observe recipients at OTC doubles in lower than a 12 months

Clinton Boyter

Extra individuals are making the most of the Missouri Quick Observe program at Ozarks Technical Group Faculty.

The variety of Quick Observe recipients at OTC greater than doubled between spring and fall semesters final 12 months.

Quick Observe Workforce Incentive Grants cowl the price of tuition and charges for eligible nontraditional college students pursuing sure applications like nursing, welding, diesel expertise, cyber safety, dental hygiene and extra.

OTC spokesman Mark Miller mentioned Quick Observe, a state program began in 2019, is designed to coach individuals at the least 25-years-old for jobs in excessive demand profession fields in Missouri.

“That is

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Historical past Museum on the Sq. exhibit tells the wealthy historical past of Springfield’s Black educators

Clinton Boyter

An exhibit on the Historical past Museum on the Sq. in Springfield, MO tells the story of Black training within the metropolis.

Neighborhood Cornerstones: Springfield’s Black Educators “showcases the wealthy historical past of Black American training in Springfield via the lens of the educators who have been the cornerstone of the Black group earlier than desegregation,” in keeping with the museum.

Throughout one wall within the Voices of Historical past Gallery, there are photographs and tales of a number of of these educators.

“You will need to rejoice — and I am saying this as I am wanting on the

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Springfield Metropolis Council approves zoning necessities on the market of leisure marijuana

Clinton Boyter

Springfield Metropolis Council has accepted a invoice that designates the place leisure marijuana services might be positioned within the metropolis and permits for the sale of the product.

The invoice requires any new facility to be positioned a minimum of 1000 ft from elementary and secondary faculties and 200 ft from youngster day care facilities and church buildings in Springfield — the identical as for town’s 11 licensed medical marijuana dispensaries.

Throughout dialogue of the invoice Tuesday, metropolis councilman Craig Hosmer pushed for requiring leisure marijuana dispensaries to be a minimum of 1000 ft from youngster day care facilities and

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Springfield planning supervisor discusses Ahead SGF

Clinton Boyter

Our weekly program, Making Democracy Work, is a collaboration between KSMU Radio and the League of Girls Voters of Southwest Missouri. It is hosted and produced by volunteers from the LWV, and it airs every Monday morning at 9:45 a.m. on KSMU. 

On this episode of our native program Making Democracy Work, Maggie Castrey speaks with Bob Hosmer, planning supervisor with the Metropolis of Springfield.

Hosmer talks about 20-year plan for metropolis development-Ahead SGF- adopted within the fall of 2022. He talks about overarching targets this plan encompasses issues like neighborhood revitalization and hall enhancements. He encourages citizen involvement by

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How To Show Clothes at a Commerce Present

Clinton Boyter

Customized commerce present shows showcase your services, enhancing your model recognition.  These shows also can show you how to stand out from the competitors and entice many purchasers, rising your gross sales. Put money into commerce present shows that go well with your corporation must make your model extra personable and create an unforgettable first impression for potential clients. Listed below are methods to show clothes throughout a commerce present to take advantage of the exhibition.

Use Clothes Racks

Clothes racks could make your garments look organized and engaging on show. Racks can help you organize your clothes in line

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