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Making Democracy Work

Greene County Teen Court Serves Kids 12 to 16-Years-Old

Michele Skalicky

Nancy Chappell talks with Julie Hershberger, probation officer and Teen Court coordinator with the Greene County Justice Center, about Teen Court.

Local Association Works to Improve the Robberson Neighborhood in Springfield

Michele Skalicky

Ilga Vise talks with Leah Dingman King, president of the Robberson Neighborhood Association, about what's happening in that neighborhood.

Pilot Program Aims to Improve Quality of Life in Springfield Neighborhood

Michele Skalicky

Ilga Vise talks with Phil and Roberta Cuilty, participants in Neighbor for Neighbor.

New Springfield-Greene County Parks Director to Step Into the Position Soon

Michele Skalicky

Cindy Stephens talks with Bob Belote, new director of Springfield-Greene County Parks and Recreation.

Nixa Schools Working to Get Kids to Try Healthier Foods

Michele Skalicky

Allison Cash talks with Kevin Kopp, principal of High Pointe Elementary in Nixa and the Nixa School District's wellness coordinator and Rob Corliss, chef and founder of ATE--All Things Epicurian about efforts in the Nixa School District to encourage kids to try healthier foods.

President and CEO of the Missouri Broadcasters Association Talks About the Organization

Michele Skalicky

Leslie Carrier talks with Don Hicks, president and CEO of the Missouri Broadcasters Association about what his organization does.

Pilot Program is Designed to Create Strong Neighborhoods

Michele Skalicky

Ilga Vise talks with Springfield City Manager Greg Burris about Neighbor for Neighbor

Nixa Mayor Sam Clifton Talks About His Job

Michele Skalicky

Allison Cash talks with Nixa Mayor Sam Clifton about what its like to be mayor.

Voters Will Decide Law Enforcement Tax in April

Michele Skalicky

Cindy Stephens talks with Greene County Commissioner Roseann Bentley, Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott and Greene County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Patterson about the 1/8 cent public safety tax on the April 3rd ballot.

Voters to Decide Battlefield Fire Protection District Tax Levy in April

Michele Skalicky

Lisa Langley talks with Battlefield Fire Chief Brian Newberry about the 25 cent tax levy initiative that will be on the April 3 ballot.

http://greenecountymo.org/elections

Greene County Auditor's Job May Not be Glamorous, but It's Interesting

Michele Skalicky

Leslie Carrier talks with Greene County Auditor Cindy Stein about her job.

Missouri State University to Screen the Documentary "Miss Representation"

Michele Skalicky

Lisa Langley talks with Dr. Stephanie Norander, assistant communications professor at MSU and with MSU student Solita Day about a documentary that will be screened this month at the university.

http://missouristate.edu/gst

Local Organization Works to Build Homes for Those in Need

Michele Skalicky

Ilga Vise talks with Linda Stewart, executive director of Springfield's Habitat for Humanity about the organization's accomplishments and plans for the future.

Branson Continues to Reinvest in Businesses Along 76

Michele Skalicky

Cindy Stephens talks with Garrett Anderson, economic development director for the City of Branson, about attracting businesses to the tourist town.

City Commission Works to Promote Understanding and Respect

Michele Skalicky

Leslie Carrier talks to George Davis, chairman of the Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations for the City of Springfield, about the group and what it does.

University of Missouri Extension Offers Program on Finding Your Civic Voice

Michele Skalicky

Leslie Carrier talks with David Burton, program manager for the Greene County University of Missouri Extension Office, about a new program the organization is offering.

Local Arts Organization Offers a Variety of Programs

Michele Skalicky

Ilga Vise talks with Springfield Regional Arts Council Executive Director Leah Hamilton Jenkins about the organization.

E-Verify to be on Springfield Ballot February 7, Part Two

Michele Skalicky

In this week's segment, Lisa Langley talks with two member of the Ozarks Minutemen, Jerry Wilson and Jerry Long, about why they support the E-Verify proposal on the February 7 Springfield ballot.  January 16, the LWV talked with opponents. 

 

The League of Women Voters will host a community forum on the E-Verify ordinance Tuesday, January 31st, from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Central High School Auditorium.

E-Verify to be on Springfield Ballot February 7th

Michele Skalicky

In the first part of a two-part series, the League of Women Voters talks with small business owners who oppose the E-Verify ordinance.   Lisa Langley talks with Tim Rosenbury and Joe Jenkins. 

Monday, January 23, on Making Democracy Work, hear from those who support the ordinance.

U.S. is Working on International Development in Kosovo

Michele Skalicky

Leslie Carrier talks with Steve Fenner who works for the International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program, under the U.S. Department of Justice, in Kosovo.

OEM Director Offers Advice on Preparing for Disasters

Michele Skalicky

Ilga Vise talks with Ryan Nichols, director of the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management, about preparing for disasters.

Efforts Underway to Move Toward More Locally-Grown Food

Michele Skalicky

Gail Melgren talks with Matt O'Reilly about the local foods movement.

Social Movements Give Public an Avenue for Change

Michele Skalicky

Lisa Langley talks with Lora Vess, assistant professor of sociology at Missouri State University, about social movements.

City of Springfield's New Strategic Plan Focuses on Social Issues

Michele Skalicky

Lisa Langley talks with Mark McNay, co-chair of the City of Springfield's Strategic Planning Coordinating Committee, and City Manager Greg Burris about the City's Strategic Plan.

League of Women Voters Works to Decide its Advocacy Position on the Federal Government's Role in Public Education

Michele Skalicky

Cindy Stephens talks with Ann Elwell, president of the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri about the League's work to develop an advocacy position concerning the role of the Federal Government in public education.