Surveillance & privacy clash: Springfield residents erupted after city council fast-tracked a resolution tied to Flock automatic license plate reader cameras, sending it to a planning committee and limiting public comment. Public safety tech scrutiny: Missouri lawmakers and officials keep pressing for oversight as ALPR networks expand, with new questions about how the tech is used and who’s accountable. Higher-ed credit automation: DegreeSight became the official credit evaluation platform for NAIA member schools, aiming to speed transcript and coursework reviews for incoming student-athletes. Food & farm innovation: Bunge will process BASF’s InVigor Gold canola hybrid, designed for hotter, drier conditions, signaling more hybrid canola options for growers. Ag research in Missouri: MU’s Wurdack Field Day highlights virtual fencing trials and other grazing and forage research meant to cut labor and improve pasture management. Healthcare workforce: Rockhurst University expanded nursing training in response to growing nurse demand in the region. Cold-chain tech deal: Copeland completed its acquisition of Dickson to boost environmental monitoring and compliance for pharma and life-sciences cold chains. Local infrastructure planning: Columbia Public Schools began public feedback on a new 10-year facilities plan covering 2027–2037. Tech compliance spotlight: NHTSA opened an investigation into Comma.ai after serious crashes involving modified versions of its open-source driver assistance software.