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1. Mike Rakes is out at Evangel. The president was a prolific fundraiser yet struggled to balance checkbook. (sgfcitizen.org) — Evangel University in Springfield is suddenly without President Mike Rakes, who resigned July 30 after years of budget deficits despite major fundraising and new campus projects. The article details local concerns about Evangel's finances, staffing cuts, family hires, and use of non-disclosure agreements, raising questions about transparency at one of Springfield's key Christian institutions. Residents and alumni may feel the impact on jobs, tuition benefits, and the university's stability.
2. History Museum on the Square transfers archives to MSU (ozarksfirst.com) — Springfield's History Museum on the Square has moved its entire archival collection to Missouri State University's Duane G. Meyer Library, where it will now be preserved and open to the public. The shift lets the museum focus more on exhibits and education while giving students, researchers, and local residents easier access to historic photos, documents, and media about Springfield and Greene County.
3. Former Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott looks back on career (ky3.com) — Springfield-area residents have a new interim Greene County sheriff, as Jason Johnson was sworn in Tuesday after longtime Sheriff Jim Arnott resigned ahead of a likely move to become U.S. Marshal for western Missouri. Arnott reflected on 18 years leading the department, highlighting new facilities, training improvements, and difficult moments like losing deputies, while expressing confidence in Johnson and gratitude for community support.
4. Missouri State starting QB battle continues between Locklear, Belin IV (news-leader.com) — In Springfield State's quarterback race between Henry Belin IV and Skyler Locklear is still wide open with less than three weeks before kickoff. Coaches say neither veteran has separated yet, with Locklear's mobility and Belin's pocket skills both on display in recent scrimmages, and another closed-door session Friday expected to shape who ultimately leads the Bears' offense.
5. Vulgarity Guitarist Zach Griffin on the Springfield Metalcore Band's Savage Sophomore LP (noecho.net) — Springfield metalcore band Vulgarity is drawing attention with its brutally heavy new album "Beckoned Beyond," written and recorded DIY by guitarist and vocalist Zach Griffin. In this in-depth Q&A, the band talks about Bible Belt themes, their recording process, and other Springfield and Missouri hardcore acts they're excited about, offering a snapshot of the local heavy music scene.
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