Entertainment

Silver Ball Revival

Retro games, modern competition, and community connection thrive in small-town Missouri Article and Photography by Ashley Grant On a busy side street, located just off of the main road through Willard, Missouri, lights and chimes spill from the Pinball Social Club, hinting at something nostalgic. For owner Matt Darst, the venue is more than a hobby, it is an intentional effort to build community around simple, old-school fun. Matt’s professional life might not immediately suggest an...

Food + Beverage

A Better Start

Helping families and their pets start life together on the right paw Article by Ashley Grant | Photography by Provided Bringing home a new pet is a milestone moment for many families, but owning a pet can come with plenty of questions. At All About Dogs and Cats, Leigh and Dennis Daniels have built their business around helping pet owners start these moments off on the right paw. From guiding owners through a wealth of pet food choices to supporting local rescue adoptions, the couple has...

Life + Culture

The Scout Effect

Building confident kids who are prepared to positively contribute to their communities Article by Ashley Grant | Photography by Provided In a growing city like Springfield, where urban meets small-town values, it doesn’t take long to realize the heart and soul of the community are the people. For Travis Rubelee, Scout Executive serving the Ozarks with the Ozark Trails Council, Scouting America, that realization came quickly after moving into the area. “As a recent transplant, it became clear...

Local Services

Dogs That Serve

How K9s for Camo changes lives one service dog at a time Article by Ashley Grant | Photography by Bailey Hough For nearly a decade, a Springfield-based non-profit has been transforming the lives of veterans, inmates, and rescue dogs through a multi-layered restorative program. Summer Gerhardt, owner of Howliday Pet Resort and vice president of K9s for Camo, has been involved since the beginning alongside her husband who also serves on the board. The nonprofit was officially launched by...