Springfield: Communications

Newspapers and Magazines

Springfield's daily newspaper is The News-Leader, which appears in daily and Sunday morning editions. The Springfield Business Journal is a weekly publication. The monthly Springfield! Magazine features articles on topics of local and community interest; 417 Magazine caters to the area's upscale residents with lifestyle, decorating, travel, and entertainment articles.

The General Council of the Assemblies of God Gospel Publishing House, which produces a variety of religious magazines and journals for church leaders and members, is based in Springfield.

Television and Radio

Five television stations, including four major network affiliates and one public network outlet, plus cable, broadcast in Springfield. Twenty AM and FM radio stations schedule music, religious, and news and information programming.

Media Information: The News-Leader, 651 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65806; telephone (417)836-1100. Springfield! Magazine, PO Box 4749, Springfield, MO 65808; telephone (417)831-1640

Springfield Online

City of Springfield home page. Available www.springfield.missouri.org

The News-Leader. Available www.springfieldnews-leader.com

Southwest Missouri State University. Available www.smsu.edu

Springfield Business Development Corporation. Available www.business4springfield.com

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Available www.springfieldmo.org

Springfield Museum. Available www.wondersofwildlife.org

Springfield Public Schools. Available sps.k12.mo.us

Springfield Regional Arts Council. Available www.spring fieldarts.org

Selected Bibliography

Boyle, Shanna, et al., eds. Crossroads at the Spring: A Pictorial History of Springfield, Missouri (Donning Marketing Company, 1997)