The Wakery

09/03/2026

Two years ago, The Wakery needed a GoFundMe to help recover cash stolen from a break-in, due to access points from the Adams St Fire.

Now other downtown businesses are dealing with setbacks due to a water main break.

The Bus Stop needs the help of those who love and support downtown.

As business owners, we can't control everything, and there are some things that can break a business that should thrive.

If you can, please donate a few dollars to help them.

Opening The Bus Stop was more than a business venture for the owners of The Bus Stop—it was a dre… Zac Lowman needs your support for Help The Bus Stop Recover

08/20/2026

Recipe book update:
Working on Kickstarter levels!

What is one added bonus you'd like to see?
Examples:
🌙 Downloadable extras
🌙 Signed copies (does anyone care? I'm not trying to be a celebrity, but if someone thinks a signed copy is cool, I'll offer it)
🌙 Wakery logo poster
🌙 Photo prints of the mural
🌙 Your name in the acknowledgement section
🌙 ???

04/24/2026

Shocking! 🤪 In all honesty -- downtown is nothing without YOU the patron!
Visit a downtown spot this week!

According to Visit Springfield director Scott Dahl, the city expects a record year in travel expenditures, forecasted to exceed $650 million.

Business owners in downtown Springfield, however, say they aren’t seeing or feeling those numbers. A story link is below.

04/23/2026

Review of a Mai Tai mocktail I found at Aldi