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ksmu. org > news > 2026-06-10 > christian-county-library-discusses-board-vacancy-and-new-staff

Christian County Library discusses board vacancy and new staff

1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (128+ words) The turnover of Christian County Library District leadership continues. In April former Board president, Echo Schneider announced she was moving, no longer eligible and stepping down from her board position. At the library district's most recent Board meeting May 29, executive…...

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ksmu. org > news > 2026-06-09 > a-new-exhibit-at-the-state-capitol-shows-how-250-years-of-history-influenced-missouri

A new exhibit at the state Capitol shows how 250 years of history influenced Missouri

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (380+ words) An exhibit celebrating America's 250th anniversary will open Saturday at the Missouri Capitol with historical artifacts and images representing the history of Missouri and the United States. The exhibit was put together with students at the University of Missouri's Kinder Institute…...

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ksmu. org > news > 2026-06-09 > springfield-regional-arts-council-announces-over-200-000-in-yearly-grants

Springfield Regional Arts Council announces over $200, 000 in yearly grants

19+ hour, 42+ min ago  (224+ words) The grants are provided through the Arts & Culture Program Support and Operating Support programs, which are funded through the aforementioned organizations as well as from hotel tax collection allocated to the SRAC. "We should never take the depth and breadth…...

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ksmu. org > show > studio-live > 2026-06-09 > soundcheck-space-time-and-taffy-how-the-sideburns-became-the-sideburns

Sound Check: Space, time and taffy: how the Sideburns became the Sideburns

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1446+ words) Jess Balisle: Hey, this is Studio Live Sound Check. I'm Jess Balisle. This week, we welcome the Sideburns to the show. Specializing in Stax-era Memphis instrumental soul, the band is made up of Mike Rumsey, Jonathan "J" Keeney, Jody Bilyeu…...

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ksmu. org > news > 2026-06-04 > bestselling-author-brings-new-novel-to-springfield

Bestselling author brings new novel to Springfield

6+ day, 35+ min ago  (448+ words) Award-winning supernatural horror writer C. J. Leede has released a new novel titled "Headlights," which follows an FBI agent in Colorado investigating a serial killer who leaves victims along roadways. "The very tortured special agent who had been assigned to the case…...

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ksmu. org > news > 2026-06-04 > engineering-music-and-patriotism-collide-with-new-installation-on-springfields-route-66-corridor

Engineering, music and patriotism collide with new installation on Springfield's Route 66 corridor

6+ day, 13+ min ago  (157+ words) According to Visit Springfield, the song was selected as a tribute to Route 66, the American road trip and the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary. Mark Hecquet, president and CEO of Visit Springfield, said the goal was to create a unique and memorable…...

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ksmu. org > news > 2026-06-02 > republic-branch-library-hosts-grand-opening-at-new-facility

Republic Branch Library hosts grand opening at new facility

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (560+ words) While Republic has had library services through the Springfield-Greene County Library since the 1960s, they had yet to have a space as large or with as many features as the current location. Previous locations "were mainly "storefront libraries," so they were…...

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ksmu. org > news > 2026-05-21 > hollister-exhibit-features-artists-work-depicting-the-female-form

Hollister exhibit features artist's work depicting the female form

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (199+ words) Green is a full-time artist working out of her own printmaking studio, called New Moon Studio Space, in Springfield. Her work featured in the exhibit includes screenprints of her own hand-drawn designs, including cyanotype and serigraphic works, all of which…...

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ksmu. org > news > 2026-05-21 > a-look-back-at-cinderella-and-the-91st-season-from-the-springfield-symphony

A look back at "Cinderella" and the 91st season from the Springfield Symphony

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (546+ words) It's been a good year for us here," said Pickett, conductor and musical director. Basically record-breaking ticket sales. We're kind of back to where we were before COVID. We've had several complete sellouts this year, and the orchestra's playing great....

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ksmu. org > news > 2026-05-13 > springfield-ballet-brings-beauty-and-the-beast-to-the-landers-stage

Springfield Ballet brings "Beauty and the Beast" to the Landers stage

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (344+ words) It's exciting. This is our 50th year, and we're kicking it off with "Beauty and the Beast," said Kyler Dibben, executive director of the ballet. Weve also got a partnership with Dr. Michael Murray from Missouri State University." That collaboration is…...