Howden and his wife are preparing to take ownership of the A&W Restaurant in Branson, continuing their family’s hospitality legacy.

"I believe in servant leadership that protects our past, strengthens our present and prepares Branson for a bright future.

The process for creating the 2026 budget began in June, when city departments began entering their planned spending into the city’s system.

In developing the 2026 marketing plan, the marketing team recognized that focusing too narrowly on specific “activities” would result in missing out on large segments of travelers.

In its October 14, 2025, meeting, the Branson Board of Aldermen (Board) had its first reading of an ordinance establishing new 2026 water and sewer rates for customers receiving water and sewer service from the City of Branson. For both residential and commercial customers, the 2026 water rates will increase by 10%, and the sewer rates by 9% over those of 2025.   On September 23, 2025, the Board began considering the water and sewer rates for 2026 for customers receiving serv

The initial rate proposal includes a 20% increase in water rates and a 15% increase in sewer rates for “residential” customers, and a 20% increase in water rates and a 15% increase in sewer rates for “commercial” customers.

On September 9, 2025, the Branson Board of Aldermen took several key actions. They officially approved the overall TIF Plan for the Branson Meadows area and confirmed its "blighted" status.

As presented, there were minor amendments to the original approved for the first reading.

Schulz said that his rationale for preempting the process was that time was running out to extend the CID and get the voter approval for extending the CID Tax.

Under the Sunshine Act, the Globe got two recent documents, which appear to summarize the 16 months of “tireless effort.”

The goal is an overall fall theme approach that resembles a downtown scene from a Hallmark movie.

The Plan was prepared by Polsinelli PC and the City of Branson on behalf of the developer, Branson Meadows TIF CO LLC. The redevelopment area spans approximately 135.93 acres across 17 parcels.

To address some of those concerns, an interview with Michael Woods, Public Works/Engineering Director for the City of Branson, took place on May 15, 2025.

In a May article in this paper, Branson Parks & Recreation Director Cindy Shook said that construction is well underway and, absent...

During the Study Session, City Administrator Cathy Stepp said that while these tools could apply to other areas, the Board’s primary focus..

On June 4, 2024, the Branson Board of Aldermen held a special meeting to consider imposing a 100-day administrative delay and moratorium on

City Administrator Cathy Stepp said the changes are relatively minor and will be ready for the Board’s next meeting.

Music greats Roy Clark and Glen Campbell were recognized for the contributions they made towards making Branson the music mecca it became...

Branson Board of Alderpersons unanimously approved the financing of the final $10,750,000 for the new Branson Police Department.

The “current practice” refers to taking public comments on an Agenda Item immediately after the staff report and before giving the public...