Billboard calls out Bass Pro

Not getting through to a potential client? Why not take out a billboard and ask them publicly?

That’s exactly what Flower Mound, Texas-based Ivie & Associates Inc. has done on an East Kearney Street billboard near U.S. Highway 65.

The mayor’s blustery take on E-Verify

During interviews, there are times when it becomes obvious my questions have struck a cord. It doesn’t happen every day, but on occasion, a source will become animated at questions on a particular subject.

This last week provided a good example of such a situation. The person was Mayor Jim O’Neal. The topic was E-Verify.

Concern for others came early for 2011 Humanitarian Bentley

When Community Foundation of the Ozarks announced Nov. 30 that Greene County Commissioner Roseann Bentley is the 2011 Humanitarian, I’ll admit I was a little puzzled – not because she is undeserving of the honor, but because I was surprised that she hadn’t already received it before now.

Mother’s brings the love

Let me preface this blog by stating what readers of my posts probably already know: I’m a bit of a beer fan.

Don’t smoke ‘em if you got ‘em

There are few water-cooler topics in Springfield offices right now more divisive than the smoking ban, which will be enforced by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department beginning June 11.

Beer on the brain

Recent data released by the Brewers Association has me thirsty.

Brave the cold for first art walk of the year

There’s no doubt that it’s cold out there, but freezing temperatures are no reason to skip the first First Friday Art Walk of 2011 tonight.

Resolving to eat chili in 2011

Some people want to lose weight. Others want to quit smoking. But for me, I’d be happy just to eat some chili in 2011.

Springfield’s aesthetic qualities an important attractor

The difference between walking and driving in Springfield is astounding.

Bistro Market has charm, but will it last?

If there’s one word I would use up-front to describe the Bistro Market downtown, it’s panache. The place is immediately eye-catching, and its many glass windows facing Walnut and South all but beg passersby to enter.

And enter, they have. Since the Price Cutter urban market opened Aug. 20, crowds have rushed the place, eager for a brand new experience.