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You can host a foreign exchange student, here's how
If you ever considered becoming a Host Family for a foreign exchange student, let this be the tipping factor. The Council for Educational Travel  is accepting applications now.
Kanye's behavior is no longer funny, it's concerning.
If Kim and Kanye weren't massive celebrities with millions of dollars and oodles of security, would our society view them as entertaining? Or Kanye's behavior as downright scary? Women have come forward sharing their own stories of abuse from former partners, noting the similarities between. While Kanye maintains an audience that seems to encourage his harassing behavior, others are questioning…
Blow up a Building in the 417 for Charity!
After providing electricity to Springfield for more than 60 years, the five generators inside James River Power Station have been retired and the stacks are coming down. United Way of the Ozarks is partnering with City Utilities to offer a once-in-a-lifetime fundraising opportunity called Blasting for the Better.  This special raffle event offers the chance to detonate the implosion of the James…
Beat Cares - The Geek Foundation
From bootcamps for adults, to after-school clubs and programs for kids, The Geek Foundation strives to spark new interest in coding, IT, and maker technology—especially for minorities and underrepresented community members. To find out more about classes and registration head over to https://www.thegeekfoundation.org/ The Geek Foundation aims to expand the image of a "geek" to include anyone who…
Help Julie Kiss a Pig (and raise money for a great cause)
In an effort to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, a mentorship program for youth in surrounding areas, Julie Wilsons is trying to kiss a pig. Also, the person writing this is Julie Wilson. I didn't know how to establish myself in this plea for donations other than in a third person reference. Please forgive me and please hear me out. The nonprofit focuses on kids who might…
The Gardens are glowing while turkey's trot: Here's what you need to know this month from the Park Board
Dianna Tyndall with the Springfield Greene County Park Board stopped in the studio, delighting with details on the various events happening this month. More details can be found here.
Help Julie Kiss a Pig (and raise money for a great cause)
In an effort to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, a mentorship program for youth in surrounding areas, Julie Wilsons is trying to kiss a pig. Also, the person writing this is Julie Wilson. I didn't know how to establish myself in this plea for donations other than in a third person reference. Please forgive me and please hear me out. The nonprofit focuses on kids who might…