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A strong future for Missouri depends on ensuring its youngest residents grow up healthy and resilient, and partnerships are helping children grow up with their best opportunities for success. The percentage of low-birthweight babies in the state rose from 28% in 2017 to 31% in 2020, according to the latest Kids Count data. Janet Dankert, president and CEO of Community Partnership of the Ozarks, said it is among the issues they are working to address through their home-visitation programs. ...

The Community Task Force on Facilities formally presented its report to the school board Tuesday.

The Community Task Force on Facilities is expected to present its report to the Springfield school board as early as next week.

The task force is expected to recommend next steps, which might include a bond issue that could go to voters as early as April.

The Community Task Force on Facilities will meet each Tuesday that the school board is not meeting in the coming months.