Longtime Springfield Music Store To Close In January

KSMU | By Michele Skalicky

Published December 18, 2019 at 10:49 AM CST

Hoover Music Company in downtown Springfield is closing its doors. A store closing sale is underway, and the company’s president, Brian Hoover said they’ll remain open until mid-January.

Hoover Music opened in 1912 and has been a part of five generations of the Hoover family, according to Brian Hoover.

It was founded by H.L. Hoover who also founded Little Hoover’s Big Band.

Brian Hoover said they’ll have details soon for those with rental contracts at Hoover Music.

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Michele Skalicky

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.

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