90-day appeal period for revised FEMA flood risk maps begins Dec. 6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

A 90-day appeal period begins Dec. 6 for government agencies and citizens to review and submit appeals to proposed Greene County Flood Insurance Rate Maps issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  

R...

Restore SGF seeks permanent executive director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On the heels of launching its first round of programming with the Block Challenge Grant Program and Down Payment Assistance Program, Restore SGF is seeking a permanent, full-time executive director. Restore SGF executive committee cha...

City to host Commercial Street TIF annual meeting and public input session Dec. 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield will host a Commercial Street Tax Increment Financing (TIF) annual meeting and public input session at 5 - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the Victory Mission Administrative Building located at 171...

Brendan Griesemer announces retirement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Interim Planning and Development Director Brendan Griesemer has announced plans to retire in mid-January 2024. Griesemer has served the City of Springfield for 27 years in various planning roles. He came to the City as a senior planne...

Newly widened Republic Road now open to traffic east of Campbell Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Construction of widening project continues to progress west

All lanes are now open on the newly widened portion of Republic Road just east of the Campbell Avenue intersection as construction of the Republic Road Widening Proj...

Grant Avenue to close to one-way southbound traffic only between Sunshine and University Dec. 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Grant Avenue will close to one-way southbound traffic only between Sunshine and University streets beginning Monday, Dec. 4 for construction related to the Grant Avenue Parkway corridor improvement project. The roadway is ex...

Nov. 20 City Council meeting summary

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City to begin downtown Jubilee Park safety and operational modifications Nov. 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Following a public comment period yielding no major concerns, the City of Springfield will proceed with planned safety and operational modifications to Jubilee Park (298 S. Jefferson Avenue) beginning Monday, Nov. 27.  

Crews ...

Mayor's Tree Lighting festivities begin Saturday at 6 p.m. on Park Central Square

MEDIA ALERTA new, spectacular 49-foot holiday tree will be lit at the 2023 Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Show Nov. 18 in Park Central Square. The five-story tree was made possible in part thanks to a donation from the Hatch Foundation.&n...

Steve Childers named Springfield Planning Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Manager Jason Gage has named Steve Childers as the City of Springfield’s Planning & Development Director, effective Jan. 2, 2024.  Childers currently serves as the city administrator of Ozark, Missouri, a p...

Samantha Payne joins City of Springfield as development project facilitator

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Samantha Payne has recently taken on the role of development project facilitator at the City of Springfield, effective Nov. 6. In her new capacity, she oversees the progress of various development projects and collaborates directly wi...

REMINDER: Forward SGF Speaker Series continues with Urban3’s Joe Minicozzi this evening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield will host an interactive public engagement session 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, at the Springfield Art Museum as part of implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Forward SGF. This will be the fourth install...

New holiday tree to be star of the show at Mayor’s annual tree lighting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEA new, spectacular 49-foot holiday tree will be lit at the 2023 Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Show Nov. 18 in Park Central Square. The five-story tree was made possible in part thanks to a donation from the Hatch Foundat...

Nov. 6 City Council meeting summary

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City soliciting proposals for discretionary Community Development Block Grant funding projects

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield will receive proposals for discretionary Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding as part of the FY2024-25 funding by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) until noon on Friday, Dec...

Forward SGF Speaker Series continues with Urban3’s Joe Minicozzi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield will host an interactive public engagement session 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, at the Springfield Art Museum as part of implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Forward SGF. This will be the four...

Jordan L. Paul named Springfield City Attorney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Manager Jason Gage has named Jordan L. Paul as City Attorney. Most recently, Paul has served as the City Attorney at the City of Neosho and as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Joplin. Prior to joining municipal government,...

City of Springfield releases results of housing study

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

After two public meetings, a public survey and a driving assessment of nearly 48,000 housing structures, City of Springfield Planning & Development staff and APD Urban Planning + Management presented the findings of the Springfiel...

Progress continues on Grant Avenue Parkway as construction extends north

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Progress continues on the Grant Avenue Parkway as construction extends north. Grant will close to one-way southbound traffic only between State and Walnut streets beginning Monday, Oct. 30 for utility work.

Grant Avenue Parkway improve...

Crosswalk driver compliance remains at 53% as “Yield Checks” wrap up for 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Third quarter crosswalk assessments conducted by the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program indicate driver compliance at crosswalks has remained at 53% across Springfield. Traffic engineers give credit to the effectiveness of th...

Sunshine and National rezoning request to appear on Dec. 14 P&Z agenda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A rezoning request for property at the corner of Sunshine Street and National Avenue scheduled to come back before the Planning & Zoning Commission Aug. 24 has been postponed to the Dec. 14 meeting.  

The current proposal ...

City issues Request for Qualifications for design of Environmental Services campus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield is soliciting qualification statements from firms interested in providing architectural services for the design of an Environmental Services Campus project located on City-owned property on Rountree R...

REMINDER: City housing study to culminate with report and recommendations at tonight's meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

After two public meetings, a public survey and a driving assessment of nearly 48,000 housing structures, City of Springfield Planning & Development staff and APD Urban Planning + Management will host a meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 ...

City housing study to culminate with report and recommendations at Oct. 26 meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

After two public meetings, a public survey and a driving assessment of nearly 48,000 housing structures, City of Springfield Planning & Development staff and APD Urban Planning + Management will host a meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 ...

Oct. 16 City Council meeting summary

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City plans safety and operational modifications to Downtown Springfield’s Jubilee Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield plans to construct a variety of safety and operational modifications to Jubilee Park, located at 298 S. Jefferson Avenue in Downtown Springfield. Public comment on the proposed improvements will be accepted via...

REMINDER: View Lake Springfield Plan recommendations tonight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

After three public input meetings and numerous engagements with various stakeholder groups, the public will next week have the first opportunity to view the recommended options for the as-of-yet unfunded redevelopment plan for the Lak...

View Lake Springfield Plan recommendations Oct. 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

After three public input meetings and numerous engagements with various stakeholder groups, the public will next week have the first opportunity to view the recommended options for the as-of-yet unfunded redevelopment plan for the Lak...

Special preview opportunity for news media

Media Alert:

The Lake Springfield Planning Team would like to invite media to attend a special preview session outlining the proposed options for the Lake Springfield Plan at 3 p.m., Oct. 11 at the Busch Municipal Building Councilman Denny Whayne 4^th Floor...

Oct. 2 City Council meeting summary

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SGF Yields hosting Lantern Walks Oct. 7 in several neighborhoods

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program and area neighborhoods are inviting families to let their lights shine this October during National Pedestrian Safety Month and enjoy a Lantern Walk safety event...

City marks year of successful rental e-scooter program

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A year after the launch of the City of Springfield’s micromobility (electric scooter) program, ridership is still high and a second company – Eway – has entered the market. 

“W...

City Council hears update on transportation improvement projects at Sept. 19 Council Lunch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Council received an update on transportation and infrastructure improvements by Springfield Public Works, Greene County and MoDOT at a City Council Lunch Workshop presentation on Sept. 19. 

Engineers from Public Works pro...

Springfield Public Works names Eric Claussen as assistant director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Public Works has named Eric Claussen as assistant director over operations effective Oct. 2. Claussen will replace outgoing Assistant Director Kirk Juranas who plans to retire in January 2024.  

Claussen previously...

Sept. 18 City Council meeting summary

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Mayor McClure congratulates Regina Cooper on announced retirement

Local Good Neighbor Week celebrations Sept. 28-Oct. 4

The City of Springfield is seeking qualified candidates for the Board of Public Utilities.

City Congratulates Cardinals on Second Half Championship

Mayor Ken McClure and the City of Springfield congratulate the Springfield Cardinals, led by Manager Jose Leger, on their second half championship of the North Division of the Texas League.

“We are proud beyond measure of this accomplishment and ...

Restore SGF launches first round of programming to improve Springfield neighborhood conditions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Residents of some of Springfield’s oldest neighborhoods will soon have the opportunity to get reimbursed up to $2,500 for sprucing up the outside of their homes – the only catch is that they have to work together t...

City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission meetings moving from Historic City Hall Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

To accommodate the renovation of Historic City Hall, Springfield City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings will move from the 132-year-old  building to the Springfield Regional Police-Fire Training Center, 26...

Public hearing on FY2022 CAPER scheduled for Sept. 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Updated with link to draft CAPER for fiscal year 2022.

The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a public hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fis...

Join Restore SGF for ribbon cutting and open house with special announcement Wednesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Restore SGF will host a ribbon cutting and open house with a special announcement at 4 p.m. Wednesday at their offices at 1409 W. Sunshine. Media are invited and encouraged to attend. 

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Sept. 5 City Council meeting summary

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SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of Sept. 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of Sept. 4 at the following location:  KIMBROUGH AVE. & BENNETT ST. 

Three police officers will station themselves at this crosswalk ...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of Aug. 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of Aug. 28 at the following location:  GRANT AVE. & CALHOUN ST.

Three police officers will station themselves at this crosswalk for approximat...

Aug. 21 City Council meeting summary

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City seeking input on transportation and infrastructure projects for future tax funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is seeking feedback from citizens in the form of a survey on a proposed list of improvement projects and potential programs to be considered for future funding through the City’s tax funds. Voters appr...

Sunshine and National rezoning request to appear on Nov. 9 P&Z agenda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A rezoning request for property at the corner of Sunshine Street and National Avenue scheduled to come back before the Planning & Zoning Commission Aug. 24 has been postponed to the Nov. 9 meeting.  

The current proposal i...

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival brings 65K downtown

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield and partners Aaron Sachs & Associates/Ozarks on Two Wheels (presenting sponsor); KY3/KSPR; West Central Neighborhood Alliance; University Plaza and Rotary Clubs of Springfield hosted the 11th annual Birthpl...

Emerald City Band rocks downtown at Route 66 Festival Kickoff Concert

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

An estimated 2,000 people attended the Rockin’ the Route kickoff concert Thursday night for the 11^th Annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, presented by Aaron Sachs & Associates in downtown Springfield, Mo.

The kickoff concert sta...

NAC meeting canceled

Due to severe weather in the forecast, the Neighborhood Advisory Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. is canceled.

Kansas City Chiefs Legends to Join Route 66 Festival Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Three Kansas City Chiefs alumni players will join the Kansas City Chiefs Champions Tour in Springfield, Friday, Aug. 11. Neil Smith, Danan Hughes and Brandon Williams will meet and greet fans at the Springfield Expo Center between 4 a...

Aug. 7 City Council meeting summary

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City issues statement on election results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Springfield officials are grateful for the successful passage of a ballot measure to add a 3% sales tax on the retail sale of adult use marijuana, also known as recreational marijuana. The tax is estimated to generate about $1...

Road closures for 2023 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The 11^th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival and Parade will require several road closures and traffic delays in downtown Springfield starting the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 9, and continuing until the morning of Sunday, Aug. 13. W...

City seeks applicants for development of emergency homeless shelter

UPDATED with Addendum. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is hereby providing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) seeking applicants for the development of a Homeless Emergency Shelter. The City has dedicated $1,861,680 of U.S. Treasu...

Local Continuum of Care issues Notice of Funding Opportunity for homeless services projects

UPDATE with Addendum.

The Springfield/Greene, Christian, and Webster Counties Continuum of Care (DBA Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness – OAEH) Project Listing is available for public review. This Project Listing summarizes all project applicati...

Finalists named in Great Route 66 Talent Search

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Judges have selected 25 entertainment acts to progress to the finals of the inaugural Great Route 66 Talent Search. Finalists are asked to compete in a live stage show at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 as part of the Birthplace of Route 66 ...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of July 31 at the following location:  BROADWAY AVENUE & SWAN STREET (in the Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood) 

Three police officers w...

City issues reminder about yardwaste and debris disposal following storms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City’s Public Works Department worked overnight assisting City Utilities with removal of downed trees and debris following last night’s storm. The City’s Urban Forestry division is still assessing the damage. To alert crews of deb...

City Attorney Rhonda Lewsader announces retirement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Attorney Rhonda Lewsader has announced she will retire at the end of 2023, after 24 years of service to the City. She has worked as a municipal prosecutor for 13 years, was Airport Legal Counsel, and advised numerous departments ...

July 24 City Council meeting summary

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City of Springfield to seek voter approval on recreational marijuana sales tax in August

On Tuesday, Aug. 8, Springfield voters will be asked whether the City of Springfield shall impose an additional sales tax of 3% on the retail sale of adult use marijuana, also known as recreational marijuana, with proceeds from the tax to be used for publ...

City Council hears update on Renew Jordan Creek Project at July 25 lunch workshop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield City Council heard an update on the Renew Jordan Creek project, including updated project renderings, an anticipated project schedule and funding plan, during a July 25 Council Lunch Workshop.

Renew Jordan Creek is...

MEDIA ALERT:Update on Renew Jordan Creek project to be presented at noon City Council Lunch Workshop

MEDIA ALERT

Springfield City Council will hear an update on the Renew Jordan Creek project at noon today during the regular City Council Lunch Workshop held in the Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room in the Busch Municipal Building (840 N. Boonville Av...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of July 24 at the following location:  CAMPBELL AVENUE AT CALHOUN STREET (near Pipkin Middle School) 

Three police officers will station ...

Kansas City Chiefs Champion Tour headed to Springfield

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure announced Friday that the Kansas City Chiefs Champion Tour will join the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival at 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11 at Springfield Expo Center.

The Kansas City Chiefs launched the Chiefs Ch...

Sunshine and National rezoning request to appear on Aug. 24 P&Z agenda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A rezoning request for property at the corner of Sunshine Street and National Avenue scheduled to come back before the Planning & Zoning Commission July 27 has been postponed to the Aug. 24 meeting.  

The current proposal ...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of July 17 at the following location:  SUNSET STREET, EAST OF KIMBROUGH AVENUE (at the HAWK pedestrian signal) 

Three police officers wil...

July 10 City Council meeting summary

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April Ford named Springfield-Greene County 911 director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April A. Ford has been named Director of 911 Emergency Communication, effective Aug. 7, 2023. She replaces Kris Inman, who retires this month.

Ford is detail-oriented public safety communications leader with 26 years of experience in e...

City to launch next phase of Forward SGF initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is moving forward with the next phase of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Forward SGF.  The Planning & Development Department unveiled plans for the Comprehensive Cit Code Update at City Co...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of July 10 at the following location:  ATLANTIC STREET & CAMPBELL AVENUE 

Three police officers will station themselves at this cross...

City of Springfield asks residents to take short survey to inform housing study

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As part of the City’s housing study, the City is asking residents to take a short survey to gather input on aspects of housing that residents feel are most important, preferences for new development and feedback on potential...

City discusses next steps for the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge rehabilitation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Following the recent $8 million state budget appropriation, the City of Springfield is gathering information to determine next steps and an anticipated timeline for moving forward with the rehabilitation of the historic Jefferson Aven...

Deadline to enter Route 66 Talent Competition approaching

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAttention all musicians, singers, dancers, comedians, baton twirlers, poets, magicians and anyone else with a talent to share: we want YOU to bring your skills to the Great Route 66 Talent Show at the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival i...

City to take next step in comprehensive planning process

MEDIA ALERT: City to take next step in comprehensive planning process11:30 A.M. July 11, 2023Busch Municipal Building

The City of Springfield is moving forward with the next phase of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Forward SGF.  ...

City of Springfield grateful for projects funded in state budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

An iconic symbol on historic Commercial Street that has been closed for several years for safety reasons, will be repaired thanks to $8 million appropriated in the state’s fiscal year 2024 budget. Gov. Mike Parson approved t...

City plans move from Historic City Hall; announces Roku channel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As renovations to Historic City Hall get underway later this year, City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings will move to a temporary location later this year. The location is yet to be determined.  The renov...

City seeks nonprofit applicants for services related to homeless prevention and diversion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is providing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) seeking nonprofit applicants for supportive services that will enhance the existing homeless prevention and diversion programming within the communi...

Second quarter driver compliance studies indicate positive impact of crosswalk enforcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Driver compliance at Springfield crosswalks has recently risen to an average of 53% across Springfield, according to second quarter crosswalk compliance assessments conducted by the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety progra...

June 26 City Council meeting summary

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Improvements being made at Hammons Field

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fireworks will not be the only thing to light up the sky during the upcoming July 4^th weekend. New LED stadium lights are being installed, thanks to a promised upgrade by the City of Springfield.

 The LED lights are ...

Fee increases at Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill, Yardwaste Recycling Center to take effect July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Beginning July 1, customers to the City’s Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill and Yardwaste Recycling Center facilities will notice an increase in fees for various products and services. Fee increases were approved by City Council in Februar...

Clean Green Springfield 2023 initiative wraps up with 18 tons of litter collected by volunteers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield is more beautiful than ever, thanks to the volunteers and households who took part in the City’s Clean Green Springfield 2023 initiative. 

Nearly 1,500 individuals registered to volunteer in one or more volunteer c...

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Customers on City sewer service will see a planned 3% rate increase beginning July 1 – an increase that adds up to an additional $1.18 per month for the average user. The increase in rates will facilitate the continued improvement of ...

City to allow expansion of electric scooter rental company operating boundaries beginning June 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Per an agreement with the City of Springfield, e-scooter rental company Bird is expanding its boundaries of operation and nearly doubling the number of scooters deploying from Springfield right-of-way beginning Friday, June 23. &n...

Former Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Wooten passes away

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Ken McClure and City Council send sincere condolences to the family of former Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Wooten, who passed away this morning. A 1945 graduate of Springfield Central High School, Wooten went on to serve on the City Coun...

Springfield Mayor congratulates arena football team owner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure offers congratulations to Springfield businessperson Mark Burgess, owner of the newly formed Ozarks Lunkers arena football team. The team is part of The Arena League set to launch in June 2024 locally at ...

Second housing study community meeting offers insight into SGF housing conditions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As the City’s housing study wraps up this fall with a report and recommendations from consultant APD Urban Planning + Management expected in October, the Restore SGF initiative to improve housing conditions and raise residen...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of June 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of June 12 at the following location:  GRANT AVENUE NORTH OF TALMAGE STREET

Three police officers will station themselves at this crosswalk for ap...

City of Springfield surveying citizens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 The City of Springfield is currently conducting a citizen satisfaction survey and a long-term planning survey.

Surveys have been mailed to 12,000 randomly selected households in the city limits of Springfield. Within 10 days ...

Residents invited to Housing Study Community Meeting #2 this evening at OTC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

This evening, Springfield residents will get the chance to vote on preferred strategies for neighborhood revitalization to help inform the ongoing city-wide study of housing. The meeting will take place 6-8 p.m. at the Ozarks Technica...

June 5 City Council meeting summary

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City issues Request for Qualifications for design of new Animal Shelter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield is soliciting qualification statements from firms interested in providing architectural services for the City of Springfield Animal Shelter New Building and Site Improvements located at 3303 W. Divisi...

Mayor Ken McClure encourages citizens to engage in annual State of the City Address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure reflected on the past year in Springfield during his annual State of the City Address this morning,  encouraging Springfieldians to engage with their community and with each other.

"Each of u...

Mayor to present annual State of the City Address Thursday morning

MEDIA ALERT

Mayor Ken McClure will present the annual State of the City Address starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 1 at Evangel University’s Robert H. Spence Chapel as part of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning Sp...

One week left to take advantage of no-cost mattress and TV recycling through Clean Green Springfield

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield residents have until May 31 to take advantage of no-cost disposal of televisions and mattresses through the Clean Green Springfield litter cleanup and beautification initiative.

Items including mattresses, televisions and t...

May 22 City Council meeting summary

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SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of May 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of May 22 at the following location:  INGRAM MILL ROAD at SENECA STREET. 

Three police officers will station themselves at this crosswalk...

Springfield selected to address vacant properties at Vacant Property Leadership Institute

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield is one of 10 municipalities across three states selected to send a delegation to the 2023 Vacant Property Leadership Institute (VPLI) Nov. 7-10 in Austin, Texas. Springfield’s delegation will comprise:

• Brock Rowe,...

City highlights role of infrastructure, dedication of staff during Public Works Week May 21-27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield is celebrating National Public Works Week May 21-27 by releasing its 2022 Public Works Annual Report and with various staff events aimed at highlighting Public Works and Environmental Service...

Developer asks for changes in rezoning request

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Council has been asked by the developer to remand a request to rezone about 2.6 acres of property, generally located at the corner of Sunshine Street and National Avenue, to the Planning & Zoning Commission at the regular Cit...

Springfield Environmental Services names Dan Jessen as Superintendent of Solid Waste division

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield’s Environmental Services department has named Dan Jessen as Superintendent of Solid Waste division, effective May 7.

In his almost 23-year career at the City of Springfield, Jessen has served primarily...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of May 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of May 15 at the following location:  CHERRY STREET, WEST OF FLORENCE AVENUE (at the Missouri State University Busway). 

Three police off...

May 8 City Council meeting summary

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Complete second Lake Springfield Plan public input survey by May 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

More than 300 people interested in the future of Lake Springfield attended the second public engagement meeting at the Lake Springfield Boathouse May 4. About 100 people took advantage of the power plant tours hosted by City Utilities...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of May 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of May 8 at the following location:  HIGH STREET and ROOSEVELT AVENUE (near Williams Elementary School). 

Three police officers will stat...

MEDIA ALERT: Clean Green Springfield Tire Toss and Jordan Creek Cleanup Saturday, May 6

MEDIA ALERT

The City’s Clean Green Springfield city-wide cleanup and beautification initiative is hosting two events on this weekend on Saturday, May 6. 

Tire Toss:

The City’s Clean Green Springfield initiative is hosting a Tire ...

CACCD to hold public hearing May 23 on amendments to Citizen Participation Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a public hearing on amendments to the City’s Citizen Participation Plan at 6 p.m. May 23 in the 2nd Floor West Conference Room of the Bus...

City issues Request for Qualifications for design of Springfield Police Headquarters improvements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is soliciting qualification statements from firms interested in providing professional architectural services for the Springfield Police Headquarters Facility Improvement project located at 321 E. Chestnut Expr...

Media Alert: Second Lake Springfield Plan Meeting and Open House today

Sign up now for tours of the power station

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield and City Utilities will host a second public meeting and open house 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday May 4 at Lake Springfield Boathouse, 2312 Lake Springfield Park Roa...

Mayor's Commission on Children partners with Give 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield’s Mayor’s Commission on Children is hoping to parlay the success of the local Give 5 program to match highly skilled and passionate retirees with childcare providers hoping to retain and support workers...

City to begin citing for crosswalk violations at May 3 Yield Check event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City’s SGFYields pedestrian safety program is entering the next phase of the Crosswalk Yield Check program. Beginning on Wednesday, May 3, the Springfield Police Department will begin issuing citations for driver and ped...

Springfield Cardinals Welcomes New Owner Diamond Baseball Holdings

Club will continue to play at Hammons Field as Double-A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals

The Springfield Cardinals today announced its sale by the St. Louis Cardinals to Diamond Baseball Holdings, (DBH) an organization that owns and operates select min...

FY2023-2024 City Council budget workshops begin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Manager Jason Gage hosted the first in a series of City Council budget workshops Tuesday, April 25. Gage and Finance Director David Holtmann first presented an overview of the remaining financial picture for the City’s ...

Special Disposal Opportunities through Clean Green Springfield begin May 1

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Additional low-cost or no-cost disposal opportunities for a handful of hard-to-dispose-of items will be available beginning May 1 through the City’s Clean Green Springfield initiative. Items including matt...

Second Lake Springfield Plan Meeting and Open House May 4

Sign up now for tours of the power station

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The City of Springfield and City Utilities will host a second public meeting and open house 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday May 4 at Lake Springfield Boathouse, 2312 Lake Springfield Park Roa...

HUD Annual Action Plan available for public review through May 11

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The City of Springfield’s FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan is available for public review and comment through May 11. Copies of the AAP may be obtained at any of the branches of the Springfield-Greene County Library located within the ...

SGF Yields and Springfield Police Department provide results for crosswalk enforcement to date

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Through a partnership with the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety campaign, the Springfield Police Department conducted Crosswalk Yield Check events beginning Friday, March 24 through Wednesday, April 19 at various crosswal...

Second Packet and Supply Pickup opportunity for Clean Green Springfield volunteers this Friday

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The City will host the second in a series of drive-thru Packet and Supply Pickup events 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 21 for those who have registered to volunteer for Clean Green Springfield, a community-wide cleanup and beautifica...

April 17 City Council meeting summary

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SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 24

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The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of April 24 at the following location:  CHESTERFIELD BOULEVARD and WESTVIEW STREET 

Three police officers will station themselves at this...

Public hearing on amended City Council bill extended

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The public hearing on amended City Council Bill 2023-074 will continue (on the amendment only) at the April 17 meeting. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Historic City Hall. The bill requests rezoning of approximately 1.5 acres gener...

Clean Green Springfield continues with upcoming cleanup events and disposal opportunities

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The Clean Green Springfield community-wide cleanup and beautification initiative is going strong with 1,100 individuals registered for volunteer opportunities and more than 350 bags of litter collected to date since the prog...

Mayor’s Commission for Children announces results of 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Study

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The Mayor’s Commission for Children presented the 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Study findings at 8 a.m., Tuesday, April 11 at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. This study is conducted appro...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 10

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The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of April 10 at the following location:  SUNSET STREET and GRANT AVENUE (at the Greenway trail crossing) 

Three police officers will stati...

City, Greene County to celebrate 9-1-1 during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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The week of April 9-15 is set aside nationally to honor those that provide the voice to our emergency services across our country. We recognize the outstanding service of 9-1-1 telecommunicators during observance of National Public Sa...

Packet and Supply Pickup for Clean Green Springfield volunteers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. this Friday

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The City will host the first in a series of drive-thru Packet and Supply Pickup events 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 7 for those who have registered to volunteer for Clean Green Springfield, a community-wide cleanup and beautificati...

9-1-1 Director Kris Inman announces retirement

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Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Director Kris Inman has announced his retirement, effective July 17. 

Inman, a 28-year 9-1-1 employee, became director of the department in May 2020. He joined 9-1-1 in ...

April 3 City Council meeting summary

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SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of March 27

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The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of March 27 at the following location:  1300 E. BRADFORD PARKWAY (near CoxHealth Medical Center) 

Three police officers will station them...

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival organizers announce 2023 lineup

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Ozarkers will have the chance to share their talent by competing in the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival’s inaugural “Great Route 66 Talent Competition.” The new competition could provide winners a &ld...

Hammons Field purchase official, City now owns Hammons Field and adjacent parking lots

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The City of Springfield is now officially the new owner of Hammons Field, following the final steps that included approval by a U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Kansas at Kansas City judge and the closing on the property. The combin...

City awarded $3.7 million grant from Missouri Department of Economic Development

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The City of Springfield has been awarded a $3.7 million Community Revitalization Grant by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). The program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is focused on investing ...

Crosswalk Yield Check results report for March 24 enforcement at Mt. Vernon Street and Golden Avenue

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Springfield Police Department conducted a Crosswalk Yield Check on Friday, March 24 at the crosswalk located at Mt. Vernon Street and Golden Avenue

Yield Check officers report approximately seven drivers properly yielded to pedestrians...

MEDIA ALERT: Birthplace of Route 66 Festival news conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday

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Please join the City and partners at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Shrine Mosque for a news conference announcing the details of the 2023 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, planned for Aug. 10-12. If you are unable to join us in person, tune i...

Nordic Landing Development Breaks Ground as Housing Cornerstone for Grant Avenue Parkway

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SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI – A long-declining area along the promising Grant Avenue Parkway corridor will be converted to sustainable, high-quality affordable housing through a public-private collaborative partnership t...

Game-Changing Model for Inclusive Housing Breaks Ground Monday

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Contact: Debbie Shantz Hart, DHTC DevelopmentEmail:  [email protected]: 417.234.0291

 WHAT: The Nordic Landing Apartment Development is a public/private partnership that will ...

City starts plans for new City Council members

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The City has begun plans for the transition of at least three City Council seats. General Seat D Councilman Richard Ollis,  Zone 3 Councilman Mike Schilling and General Seat C Councilman Andy Lear have chosen not to run for r...

March 20 City Council meeting summary

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Springfield Police to restart pedestrian safety Yield Checks at area crosswalks beginning March 24

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The City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program is once again stepping up their driver crosswalk compliance efforts. Beginning Friday, March 24 fail to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk and you may get pulled over. The fi...

City of Springfield congratulates Wonders of Wildlife

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure, on behalf of the City of Springfield, would like to congratulate Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium for being named best aquarium in the United States for the fifth...

Springfield’s Jordan Creek daylighting featured in national publication

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Smithsonian Science Correspondent writes “How ‘Daylighting’ Buried Waterways Is Revitalizing Cities Across America”

Springfield, Missouri’s “Renew Jordan Creek” project is featured in Smithsonian Magazine, in an article titled...

Registration now open for Clean Green Springfield 2023 volunteer opportunities

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Springfield is a beautiful city, but in recent years the community is noticeably struggling with the negative impacts of trash and litter. You can be a part of the solution by joining Clean Green Springfield!

Springfield Mayor...

MEDIA ALERT: City to host kickoff ceremony for Clean Green Springfield 2023 initiative March 15

MEDIA ALERT

WHAT:            Kick off ceremony and cleanup event to launch Clean Green Springfield 2023

WHEN:           Wednesday, March 15 ...

Mayor, City mourn loss of Springfield physician Dr. John D. Bentley

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Mayor Ken McClure and the City of Springfield mourn the loss of John D. Bentley, M.D., a physician, humanitarian and friend. “Dr. Bentley offered a lifetime of service to others and changed the Springfield community for the ...

Construction on Jefferson Avenue to continue with streetscaping between St. Louis and Walnut streets

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Construction along Jefferson Avenue will continue this spring and summer between St. Louis and Walnut streets as streetscape improvement work is expected to ramp up March 13.

The Jefferson Avenue Streetscape project will extend the dow...

City’s recommendations for HUD program funds available for public review until 5 p.m. April 5

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The City of Springfield’s Draft FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations are available for public review and comment until 5 p.m. April 5. Copies of the funding recommendations may be obtained at any ...

Cora Scott named 2023 Woman of Achievement by Lt. Gov. Kehoe

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Cora Scott, director of Public Information & Civic Engagement for the City of Springfield, has been named one of 10 recipients of the second annual Lieutenant Governor’s Women of Achievement Award. The award was established in 202...

Mayor Ken McClure urges citizens to support WOW in national contest

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure is thrilled that Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Aquarium and Museum is again in the running to be considered America’s Best Aquarium. 

A USA TODAY reader...

Residents turn out for housing study public meeting

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About 100 residents had their first opportunity Feb. 23 to give their input on a city-wide housing study that could shape the future of how people live in Springfield.

The study will culminate with a written report in October this year...

City of Springfield soliciting public input on parking options in downtown Springfield

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The City of Springfield, in conjunction with Walker Consultants, is conducting a study of parking options in downtown Springfield. The goal of the study is to provide the City with options for improving the parking system, with a focu...

City set to begin final phase of Republic Road Widening at Campbell Avenue in March

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Motorists can expect delays overnight due to intersection work

The City is set to begin the final phase of Republic Road Widening beginning March 13 providing traffic capacity and safety improvements along one of the busiest retail cor...

City provides guidelines on the placement of signage ahead of April election

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The City of Springfield is reminding residents and property owners of guidelines in Springfield City Code outlining the placement of signage on public and private property. While placing advertising in the right-of-way of any public t...

Springfield-Greene County 911 hosting employment open house Friday

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Those interested in learning about a career in emergency communications are encouraged to attend Springfield-Greene County 911 Emergency Communications’ Employment Open House Friday.

The open house will take place 11 a.m.- 1 ...

Residents invited to housing study community meeting Thursday at Springfield Art Museum

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On Thursday evening, Springfield residents will get the chance to share about the neighborhoods and housing they have experienced here to help inform the ongoing city-wide study of housing. The meeting will take place 6-8 p.m. at the ...

City issues RFQ for Construction Manager at Risk services for Historic City Hall Renovation project

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The City of Springfield has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) through 1 p.m., Monday, March 13 for construction manager at risk services for the Historic City Hall Renovation project located at 830 N. Boonville Avenue in Sprin...

City of Springfield provides update on Grant Avenue Parkway construction progress

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Construction of the Grant Avenue Parkway improvements is progressing on schedule with work in Section Two of the Parkway route (Sunshine to Ildereen) nearing completion and construction in Section Three (Catalpa to Grand) and Four (Gr...

Environmental Services names Brandon Freeman as Superintendent of City’s sanitary sewer division

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The City’s Environmental Services department has named Brandon Freeman as Superintendent of Clean Water Services, the City’s sanitary sewer management division, effective Jan. 29. Freeman replaces Mike Delong who retired in December.

F...

City Council approves purchase of Hammons Field, parking lots

Deal includes an agreement to keep SGF Cardinals for 15 years

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The City of Springfield is the new owner of Hammons Field. City Council voted to approve a combination $12 million purchase agreement that includes the stadium and parking l...

Public hearing on FY2023 HUD Annual Action Plan Feb. 28

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The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a public hearing to solicit input on the City of Springfield’s proposed use of U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) funds for fiscal year...

City Council to vote on Hammons Field Tuesday

MEDIA ALERT

City Council will vote on the agreement to purchase Hammons Field at a special City Council meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Busch Municipal Building in the Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room, fourth floor. The council will be...

Notice of Funding Availability for Non-Congregate Shelter

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The City of Springfield is providing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) seeking applicants for the development of Non-Congregate Shelter. A total of $5,001,000 is available for this NOFA. The City has dedicated $2,215,703 of U.S....

City seeks applicants for Police Civilian Review Board

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The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for the Police-Civilian Review Board, a seven-member volunteer board that meets as needed to review appeals made by private citizens of determinations made by the Springfield Police Depart...

Fourth quarter driver compliance studies focus on school crosswalks and need for increased safety

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Driver compliance at Springfield crosswalks has risen to an average of 54% across Springfield, according to fourth quarter crosswalk compliance assessments conducted by the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety progr...

Restore SGF names board of directors

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Restore SGF, a nonprofit community initiative to improve housing conditions and raise residential property values in Springfield’s historic neighborhoods, has named 11 community members to form a board of directors. ...

Groups to host first annual Festival of Faiths

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Nearly 20 faith groups will come together for the first annual Ozarks Festival of Faiths from 6:30 to 9 p.m. January 28, at the Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive. 

A variety of faiths will be represente...

Dec. 30 City Council Lunch CANCELLED

The Dec. 30 City Council Lunch has been cancelled. The next Council Lunch is scheduled for noon, Tuesday, Jan. 6 at the Busch Municipal Building 4th floor conference room.

Weekly Calendar for December 15-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Highlights include:

• City Council Meeting will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, December 15 at the City Council Chambers, Historic City Hall; 830 N Boonville Ave
• City Council Lunch will meet at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 16 in the 4th floo...

Dec. 30 City Council Lunch CANCELLED

The Dec. 30 City Council Lunch has been cancelled. The next Council Lunch is scheduled for noon, Tuesday, Jan. 6 at the Busch Municipal Building 4th floor conference room.

Jefferson Avenue Footbridge to close beginning March 1 for inspection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE During a recent weekly inspection of the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge, Public Works noticed corrosion and steel loss in the north support column of the 114-year-old bridge. Public Works brought in experts from Great River Engineering ...

1 Million Cups Springfield moves to the Springfield Art Museum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1 Million Cups Springfield announced Wednesday its move to the Springfield Art Museum effective April 6. The program launched Feb. 26, 2014 with the mission to build a start up and entrepreneurial community in southwest Missouri. Thi...

REMINDER: City, community partners and neighbors to launch Zone Blitz at 9 a.m. at Nichols Park

MEDIA ALERT The City of Springfield, along with community partners and Zone 1 neighbors, will officially launch the Zone Blitz, an initiative to improve quality of life in northwest Springfield, at 9 a.m. at Nichols Park, 1800 W. Nichols. For more informa...

Zone Blitz initiative promotes community unity

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE What began 18 months ago as a look at crime statistics, has turned into a multi-pronged initiative that City leaders believe has the ability to unite Springfieldians in a common crusade to improve quality of life through the simple a...

City Council receives independent audit report

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The Springfield City Council received an “unmodified” (the highest level given) opinion on the City’s financial statement audit from the City’s independent auditing firm, RSM. The firm indicated that the audit showed no material weakn...

Accounting firm completes audit of Parks department

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Certified accounting firm RubinBrown LLP has completed an audit report of the Springfield-Greene County Park Board for transactions from Jan. 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016.

The City hired RubinBrown in 2014 to create a three-year audit ...

City looks back at year's events in annual video

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The City of Springfield takes a look back at events large and small from 2017 in the annual Year-In-Review video online at the City’s website.

The year’s significant events include the election of Mayor Ken McClure and reelection of Co...

Springfield Mayor urges citizens to support WOW in national contest

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure is thrilled that Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Aquarium and Museum is in the running to be considered as the best new attraction in the United States.  A USA TODAY readers' choice p...

City Council receives FY 2017 independent audit report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield City Council received an unmodified opinion, the highest level given, on the City’s financial statement audit from the City’s independent auditing firm, RSM. The firm indicated that the audit showed no materia...

December sales tax payment rebounds after three below-budget months

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The City of Springfield’s December sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is up 3%, or $136,085, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $4,379,322 compared to the budgeted amount of $4,243,237.

The ch...

City Council to consider repeal of future pit bull ban or refer to a citizen vote

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It is anticipated that City Council will make a decision at the Dec. 11 meeting to either repeal General Ordinance No. 6397 (approved on Oct. 2, 2017 establishing a future ban on pit bull dogs) or submit to voters a question of whethe...

City Council to vote on pedestrian safety ordinance

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City Council will vote tonight on a proposed ordinance the City staff think will protect pedestrians and occupants of vehicles at intersections and along streets which have high volumes of traffic, high speed limits, or narrow median...

Harlan Hill named as City’s new Director of Building Development Services

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Architect Harlan Hill has been selected as the City’s Director of Building Development Services (BDS), effective Jan. 7. Hill will replace Chris Straw, who announced he will retire in January 2018. Many residents have become familiar ...

City plans more than $80M in capital improvements for 2018

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If given the green light by the Planning & Zoning Commission in December and City Council on Jan. 29, 2018, the City of Springfield will spend just over $80 million on 117 capital improvement projects and programs during the 2018 ...

Springfield named 25th in the country by Gallup in community ranking for exercise

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The Gallup organization has ranked Springfield 25th on its list of Communities with the Highest Rates of Regular Exercise.

The study conducted is an addition to the State of American: Well Being series. On the 2016 Community R...

City soliciting applications for $192,000 in 2018 CDBG funding

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The City of Springfield, Missouri is soliciting applications for 2018 funding activities under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program until noon on Friday, Jan. 5,...

MEDIA ALERT: City Council to discuss animal control issues

MEDIA ALERT

City Council will discuss a broader view of animal control issues at today's Council Lunch Workshop at noon in the Busch Municipal Building 4th Floor Conference Room. Mayor Ken McClure and Councilman Craig Hosmer have requested additional infor...

November sales tax check down 7% compared to budget

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The City of Springfield’s November sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is down 7%, or $187,341, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $2,650,264 compared to the budgeted amount of $2,837,605.

The ...

Fire chief accepted into Fire Service Executive Development Institute

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The International Association of Fire Chiefs has announced that Chief David Pennington of the Springfield Fire Department has been accepted into the Fire Service Executive Development Institute.  Chief Pennington com...

City Council hears findings of Street and Intersection Pedestrian Safety Study

Over the past year, five pedestrians have been killed on Springfield streets. It’s a number that City staff and City Council would like to reduce to zero. At the request of City Council, the City of Springfield has concluded a study examining pedestrian s...

MEDIA ALERT: City Council to hear findings of Street and Intersection Pedestrian Safety Study

WHAT: City Council to hear findings of Street and Intersection Pedestrian Safety Study 

WHEN: Noon or immediately following the Special City Council Meeting to certify the results of the most recent election. 

WHERE: Busch Municipal Buildi...

MEDIA ALERT: Plans come together for Downtown Tree Lighting

MEDIA ALERT

The 2017 Downtown Tree Lighting in Park Central Square on Saturday, Nov. 18 will include a wide variety of entertainment and free activities for all ages. Crews will begin to set up at the square at 10 a.m. to place the stage, grand piano and v...

U.S. Capitol Christmas tree to stop in Springfield Nov. 21 on its way to Washington D.C.

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Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium have been selected to be a “whistle stop” for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree as it makes its way from the Kootenai National Forest in Montana to Washin...

Petition to repeal pit bull ban sufficient

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City Clerk Anita Cotter notified City Council today that a citizen-initiated petition to repeal general ordinance 6397, which established a future ban upon the possession of new pit bull dogs within the City limits, has been certified...

Downtown Tree Lighting on Park Central Square Nov. 18 to kick off holiday season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Join Mayor Ken McClure with special guest Dino Kartsonakis, America’s Piano Showman, for the annual Downtown Tree Lighting on Park Central Square Saturday Nov. 18.

Enjoy free hot chocolate during the pre-show beginning at 6 p.m. with p...

C-SPAN reveals Springfield history and highlights authors during week-long visit

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The Honorable Mayor Ken McClure and Mediacom will welcome C-SPAN to Springfield on Monday, November 6, to kick-off a week-long visit to record the city’s history and non-fiction literary life for programs to be produced and televised ...

City launches “Give 5” program to connect retirees with volunteer opportunities

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Years ago, the word "retirement" might have evoked images of white-haired couples sitting in rocking chairs on their front porches. But with men and women living longer and enjoying better health into their later years, reti...

MEDIA ALERT: City to launch program to connect retirees with volunteer opportunities

MEDIA ALERT

More than 80 representatives from Springfield-Greene County nonprofit organizations have RSVP'd to attend a luncheon workshop to learn more about the City of Springfield's newly created Give 5 retiree volunteer program. The workshop will be hel...

Springfield Municipal Court probation officer Jody Austin recognized by Governor Eric Greitens for

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Springfield Municipal Court probation officer Jody Austin recognized by Governor Eric Greitens for her commitment to helping juveniles

Jody Austin, a probation officer at the Springfield Municipal Court, has been appointed by...

HUD approves City’s Annual Action Plan

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has notified the City that its 2017 Annual Action Plan has been approved by the agency. 

A change in the way the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Develo...

City takes Safe Housing Program a step further in presentation to City Council

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At today's Council Lunch, Director of Building Development Services (BDS) Chris Straw presented additional details on a proposal he plans to bring forward for formal City Council approval next month. The proposal focuses on improving ...

MEDIA ALERT: BDS Director Chris Straw to update City Council on Safe Housing initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

At Tuesday's Council Lunch, Director of Building Development Services (BDS) Chris Straw will propose a plan for improving the City’ s ability to address chronic nuisance properties and buildings/houses that are deemed to be dangerous ...

Director of Building Development Services Chris Straw to retire

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The City’s Director of Building Development Services (BDS) Chris Straw announces he will retire in January 2018. Many residents have become familiar with Chris and his department because many of the department’s services aff...

Neighborhoods encouraged to take advantage of free cleanup program

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The City of Springfield and Community Partnership of the Ozarks has again contracted with Republic Services to offer free neighborhood clean-ups for

registered Springfield neighborhoods this fall and the spring of 2018.

The twice-yearly...

MEDIA ALERT: City to commemorate Hazelwood Cemetery Sesquicentennial tomorrow at 10 a.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHAT:  The City of Springfield invites the community to celebrate 150 years of history and service to the community at the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of Hazelwood Cemetery (1642 E. Seminole St.)

WHEN: Saturday, Octo...

October sales tax revenues down 9% compared to budget, revenues down 2% YTD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s October sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is down 9%, or $356,885, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $3,607,193 compared to the budgeted amount of $3,964,078.

The c...

Clay Goddard named Springfield-Greene County director of health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Manager Greg Burris has appointed Assistant Director of Health Clay Goddard as director of health for Springfield-Greene County effective Nov. 12. 

Goddard has been with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department sin...

City to commemorate Hazelwood Cemetery Sesquicentennial Anniversary Saturday, Oct. 14

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The City of Springfield invites the community to celebrate 150 years of history and service to the community at the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of Hazelwood Cemetery (1642 E. Seminole St.) 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. 

At the t...

REMINDER: Second-graders to discover Treasures of the City Thursday evening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Second-grade students and their families will tour the City's Government Plaza while they treasure-hunt for knowledge of municipal government at the 28th annual "Treasures of the City" Partners in Education event, hosted by ...

Additional parks and sidewalks to be constructed with HUD funds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEA change in the way the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) calculates a timeliness ratio (what it means to use grant money in a timely manner) has required the City’s Planning  and Development Department ...

Springfield Public Works and Environmental Services departments reaccredited by the APWA

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The City of Springfield departments of Public Works and Environmental Services have been reaccredited by the American Public Works Association (APWA) – achieving 100% compliance.

The reaccreditation certifies the departments met all re...

MEDIA ALERT: Performers rehearse today 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. for upcoming benefit concert

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 17, 2017

A group of local performers will practice today from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. at Brentwood Christian Church, 1900 E. Barataria, to prepare for a benefit concert that will help local children.

Nearly a dozen musicians and vocali...

CreAsian restaurant to donate half of Sept. 19 gross sales to Springfield Police and Fire

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CreAsian restaurant, at the northwest corner of Chestnut and Campbell in Springfield, will for the sixth year, donate half of its gross sales Tuesday, Sept. 19, to the Springfield Police Foundation and the Springfield Fire Department’...

Second public meeting for Kearney Street Redevelopment Plan tonight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

With the completion of the Kearney Street Corridor Study by PGAV Planners in May, the City of Springfield is now seeking input on the redevelopment plan for the three-mile stretch of Kearney between Kansas Expressway and Glenstone Ave...

September sales tax revenues down 7% compared to budget, revenues still up 1% YTD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s September sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is down 7%, or $319,017, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $4,153,204 compared to the budgeted amount of $4,472,221.

The...

City of Springfield soliciting bids for 20 surplus properties in city limits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s Purchasing division is soliciting sealed bids until 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1 for the sale of various parcels of City-owned property at 20 locations in Springfield. Sixteen of the properties are located in Ci...

City Council continues discussion on level property tax continuation

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City Council will meet at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Historic City Hall Council Chambers to discuss and possibly vote on a continuation of the City’s level property tax (LPT) levy to pay for unfunded capital improvement and staff...

First reading of pit bull ordinance delayed until Sept. 18

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At Councilwoman Kristi Fulnecky’s request, the first reading and public hearing for an ordinance to further regulate pit bull ownership in the city of Springfield has been rescheduled from the Sept. 5 City Council meeting to the Sept....

City to host public meetings to gather input for Kearney Street Redevelopment Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

With the completion of the Kearney Street Corridor Study by PGAV Planners in May, the City of Springfield is now seeking input for the redevelopment plan for the three-mile stretch of Kearney between Kansas Expressway and Glenstone Av...

August sales tax revenues up 5% compared to budget, 6% YTD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s August sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is up 5%, or $135,691, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $2,721,522, compared to the budgeted amount of $2,585,831.

The che...

Frisco Lane officially on track following City Council approval

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Springfield City Council greenlit Frisco Lane at its Aug. 7 meeting with the passage of Council Bill 2017-196.

The ordinance approves the acquisition of about 67,000 square feet of open space and alleyway north of the buildings on the ...

Brendan Griesemer, AICP, named assistant director of Planning & Development

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Brendan Griesemer, AICP, has been named assistant director of Planning & Development for the City of Springfield, effective July 23. 

“I am honored to have been chosen for this exciting opportunity. I look forward to servi...

City to host public input meeting Aug. 9 to discuss next round of C-Street TIF projects

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Staff from the City of Springfield’s Planning and Development office and Zone 1 Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson will host a public input meeting about how to spend approximately $300,000 generated by the Commercial Street Tax Increment ...

Sheriff to begin accepting City of Springfield municipal inmates

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The Greene County Commission, City of Springfield and Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott have reached an agreement that amends the 1997 Law Enforcement Sales Tax agreement and settles the lawsuits surrounding the use of the Justice Cent...

MEDIA ALERT: County, City, Sheriff’s Office to issue special announcement regarding the jail

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The Greene County Commission, City of Springfield and Greene County Sheriff's Office to issue special announcement regarding the jail

WHEN: Friday, July 28, 2017 at 2 p.m.

WHERE: Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott Street

Event to be live...

Second Cruise Kearney! event this Friday

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Please include on community calendars:

Classic car cruising is back on Kearney Street. The Cruise Kearney! kickoff May 26 drew hundreds of cars to Kearney Street and organizers are hoping to do it all again each month. Rain or shine, 6...

City Manager wraps up annual budget workshop

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May 30, 2017City Manager wraps up annual budget workshopCity Council expected to make two amendments

City Manager Greg Burris wrapped up five weeks of budget workshops Tuesday, May 30, proposing a $348 million  balanced budget...

Rezoning request for former Palace Theater will not be heard at tonight's City Council meeting

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A request for a zoning change that would allow the former Palace Theater at 2220 W.  Chesterfield to be replaced by a church will not be heard by City Council at tonight’s meeting.

The issue is still being considered by the Planning &am...

David Pennington to be sworn in as Fire Chief

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Springfield’s new Fire Chief David Pennington will take his oath of office at 1:30 p.m., Friday, May 26 at Fire Station #1, 720 E. Grand. 

A fire chief search committee comprised of City staff, Liberty Fire Chief Mike...

Cruise Kearney kickoff event at 6 p.m. Friday

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Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!

The Cruise Kearney! kickoff event will be held Friday, May 26 beginning at 6 p.m. with a ribbon cutting at Kearney Street and Melville Avenue, just west of the Kearney and Kansas Expressway int...

David Pennington named Springfield Fire Chief

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After a nationwide search, City Manager Greg Burris has named Assistant Fire Chief of Operations David Pennington fire chief effective May 28.

A fire chief search committee comprised of City staff, Liberty Fire Chief Mike Snider and lo...

TE Jefferson Avenue Footbridge Fundraising Art Show and News Conference Regarding Two Major Announce

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WHO: Commercial Club of Springfield, Eugene Field Elementary Students and Faculty and Drury On C-Street

WHAT: Two major news announcements will be made with a backdrop of over 100 vibrant oil pastel drawings of the Jefferson Avenue Foo...

Meeting to discuss East Kearney homeless camp outreach moved to Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

MEDIA ALERT: Meeting to discuss East Kearney homeless camp outreach moved to Holiday Inn (North) Hotel & Suites

The Thursday, May 18 meeting to discuss a multi-agency outreach effort at a homeless camp on East Kearney has been moved to Holiday Inn Hote...

Mayor's Commission for Children announces results of 2016 kindergarten readiness study

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“Are we adequately preparing our children to enter school ready to learn, armed with the necessary skills needed to succeed?” The results of the Mayor’s Commission for Children’s 2016 kindergarten readiness study addresses th...

City budget workshops for Fiscal Year 2018 continue Tuesday

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City Manager Greg Burris presented a proposed $348 million budget to City Council Tuesday, May 2, at the start of a month-long series of budget workshops. The City consists of more than 20 diverse departments.

The City’s fiscal year ru...

Public invited to May 9 presentation of Hazelwood Cemetery Community Visioning findings

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Neighbors, patrons, historians and interested citizens are invited to attend a final presentation of recommendations stemming from the Hazelwood Cemetery Community Visioning Project at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at the Schweit...

Public invited to share ideas for the future of Springfield's Hazelwood Cemetery

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Neighbors, patrons, historians and interested citizens are invited to participate in a visioning process to develop a long-term plan for the future of Springfield’s historic Hazelwood Municipal Cemetery.

With the help of Drur...

City Council presented with Jefferson Avenue Footbridge options

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City Council presented with Jefferson Avenue Footbridge options

City Council evaluated potential options for rehabilitating the 115-year-old Jefferson Avenue Footbridge at a City Council workshop Tuesday evening, he...

Roster for City Council candidates certified and submitted

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Springfield City Clerk Anita Cotter has certified 13 applicants to be included on the ballot for the April 4, 2017 election.

Five City Council Seats and the office of Mayor are open this cycle. Zone 2 Councilman Tom Prater mu...

David Holtmann named City Finance Director

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City Manager Greg Burris officially named David Holtmann as the City’s Finance director, effective Jan. 23. Holtmann has served as interim Finance director since July, when previous director Mary Mannix Decker retired.

“I am ...

Impacting Poverty Commission issues one-year report

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When the Impacting Poverty Commission (IPC) issued a challenge to the community to help decrease the poverty trend in Greene County in October 2015, Mayor Bob Stephens proclaimed that the “consequences of doing nothing are just too gr...

MEDIA ALERT: Council workshop rescheduled Jan. 31

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Due to clerical errors in the posting of tonight’s City Council workshop regarding the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge, the meeting must be cancelled. It is rescheduled for 5:30 p.m., Jan. 31 at the Savoy on Commercial Street.

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MEDIA ALERT: Council workshop tonight cancelled

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Due to clerical errors in the posting of tonight’s City Council workshop, regarding the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge, the meeting must be cancelled. It will be rescheduled at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience this may ca...

Building Development Services proposes updates to housing code

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Building Development Services Director Chris Straw brought what he calls a “long overdue” set of clarifications to the City’s Nuisance and Housing Code (City Charter, Chapter 74) to City Council Tuesday, Jan. 17. The workshop was info...

MEDIA ALERT: City Council to discuss future of Jefferson Avenue Footbridge at Jan. 18 workshop

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Springfield City Council will hear the results of a recent public input process and discuss rehabilitation options for the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge at an evening workshop 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the Savoy Ballroom (2...

City Manager Greg Burris to transition to new role

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Interviews with Greg Burris and Mayor Ken McClure, beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, can be scheduled by Cora Scott, 417-380-3352 or [email protected].

Springfield City Manager Greg Burris has resigned his role as ...

Public invited to discuss future of Kearney Street with City staff Jan. 12

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What does the future hold for Kearney Street? The City of Springfield is conducting a market study to look at current business patterns and future opportunities for retail and commercial development along the Kearney Street corridor (...

Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Helps Prepare for Christmas

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The Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Department is helping out this Christmas season and trying to help prevent potential burglaries.  A broadcast was made on Dec. 24 to be on the lookout for an ‘unide...

Hearing on FY2019 HUD Annual Action Plan scheduled for January

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City Council and the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a joint public hearing on the City’s proposed use of funds for its Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020) HUD Annual Action Plan, at...

City Council receives FY 2018 independent audit report

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The Springfield City Council received an unmodified opinion, the highest level given, on the City’s financial statement audit from the City’s independent auditing firm, RSM. The firm indicated that the audit showed no materia...

City Council to honor former Councilman Denny Whayne Friday

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Mayor Ken McClure will host a reception and unveiling of the new signage at 4 p.m, Friday, Dec. 21 in the new Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room in the Busch Municipal Building 4th floor. City Council unanimously passed a resolut...

City sales tax revenue down nearly 4% in December

Revenues remain above budget YTD and on 12-month average

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After a rebound in November, the City of Springfield’s sales tax revenues from the Missouri Department of Revenue are down 3.79 percent compared to budget with the December sales...

Fire Chief and Police Chief warn against fake bomb threats

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The Springfield Fire Department Bomb Squad has been responding to reports of bomb threats that were delivered via email over the past 24 hours. These emails are consistent in tone and content with what is occurring nationall...

Rhonda Lewsader named Springfield City Attorney

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City Manager Jason Gage has named Rhonda Lewsader as City Attorney. Most recently the City’s Deputy City Attorney, Lewsader has been with the City of Springfield for 19 years, minus a short tenure as Republic’s City Attorney...

Mayor Ken McClure sends holiday wishes in video Christmas Card

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure sends his warm holiday wishes in a video Christmas Card produced by the City of Springfield’s Department of Public Information & Civic Engagement. Please consider sharing it as you...

Airport Task Force presents report to City Council

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A nine-member task force comprised of representatives appointed by City Council presented its report Dec. 4 . The report outlined to the Council the pros and cons of transferring the Springfield-Branson National Airport’s gov...

City Manager Jason Gage selects two deputy city managers

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City Manager Jason Gage has named two deputy city managers: current assistant city manager Collin Quigley, and a newcomer to Springfield, Maurice Scott Jones. Quigley will be promoted and transition into the new ro...

City mourns passing of former Mayor Paul Redfearn

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A statement from Mayor Ken McClure:

“The City mourns the passing of former Mayor Paul Redfearn. We are grateful for his exemplary service to our community. Our community relies upon, and functions best, when we have dedicated...

City Council honors former Councilman Denny Whayne

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City Council unanimously passed a resolution honoring former Councilman Denny Whayne for his service on Council and his decades-long commitment to justice and equal rights. The Busch Municipal Building’s fourth-floor conference room i...

City Council outlines 2019 legislative priorities

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Springfield City Council unanimously approved a resolution adopting its 2019 legislative priorities, which will guide the City’s elected officials and staff in their work with state and federal legislators in the coming year...

Holiday Crossroads album available for purchase, download

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"Holiday Crossroads," a collection of holiday music from local artists to benefit the City’s Festival of Lights celebration, is now available for $20 at the Springfield Art Museum, Coffee Ethic on Park Central Square and the...

City soliciting applications for $192,000 in 2019 CDBG funding

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The City of Springfield, Missouri is soliciting applications for 2019 funding activities under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program until noon on Friday, Dec. 14...

City sales tax revenue rebounds with November payment

Revenues are 15% above budget for November.

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The City of Springfield’s November sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is up 15 percent, or $430,570, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $3,238,111 c...

Public Works crews prepare for predicted precipitation

Springfield Public Works crews will have a crew coming in early Monday morning to start pre-treatment work on bridges and hill routes, as snow is expected. Focus during the morning will be pre-treating arterial and priority routes. The remainder of the cr...

Join Mayor Ken McClure and special guests at the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 17

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The 2018 Mayor’s Tree Lighting in Park Central Square on Saturday, Nov. 17 will include a variety of entertainment and free activities for all ages.

The pre-show begins at 6 p.m. when pianist Luke Cooksey takes the stage. The full stag...

Park Central Square Christmas Tree to be installed 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13

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City of Springfield Public Works will install the Park Central Square Christmas tree beginning at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13.

The 25 to 30-foot-tall blue spruce was donated from a residential property in the Ravenwood South subdivision.

T...

CoxHealth, Mercy, MSU, Springfield Striping & Sealing commit to City's Clean Pavement Initiative

Springfield Environmental Services recently signed four organizations to its Clean Pavement Initiative, a program aimed at voluntarily reducing the use of coal tar-based sealants on parking lots and driveways in the Springfield community.

CoxHealth, Mercy,...

Holiday compilation CD features Springfield musical entertainers

Members of the Reed Middle School Choir will be in the recording studio at noon today, Nov. 7 - a unique experience for most of the budding performers. They are recording one of about 12 tracks on "Holiday Crossroads," a collection of music from...

City and Ozark Greenways to host ceremonial groundbreaking for West Meadows Trail Project Nov. 7

The City of Springfield and Ozark Greenways, Inc. will host a ceremonial groundbreaking at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7 for the construction of a new trail along the Jordan Creek in Springfield’s West Meadows.

The City received a $250,000 Recreational Trails ...

Developer requests postponement of zoning hearing on Galloway properties

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Developer Elevation Development Co. has requested that the Planning & Zoning Commission postpone zoning case Z-20-2018 w/ Conditional Overlay District No. 155 to the Dec. 6 P&Z meeting. This case proposes rezoning 3503, 3521 a...

Andrew Lear appointed to City Council General Seat C

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Andrew Lear has been named City Council’s newest member, appointed to fill General Seat C. He will hold this seat until the April 2, 2019 election.

City Council interviewed seven finalists Tuesday and selected Lear with five votes in o...

Council hears first reading of 1/4-cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax bill

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The City’s Public Works Director Dan Smith presented the first reading of a bill requesting to call an election on April 2, 2019, asking voters whether or not to continue the 1/4-cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax for a period of 20 ...

October sales tax revenues fall 10% short of budgeted amount

Revenues remain on budget both year-to-date on a rolling 12-month average

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The City of Springfield’s October sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is down 10 percent, or $391,150, compared to the amount budge...

Treasures of the City event this evening at City Government Plaza

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Second-grade students and their families will tour the City's Government Plaza this evening while they treasure-hunt for knowledge of municipal government at the 29th annual "Treasures of the City" event, hosted by the City ...

Council selects seven finalists for vacant General C Council seat

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City Council reviewed 15 applications and selected seven individuals to interview Oct. 25 to fill the vacant General C Council seat. They include:

Amy Champlin

Kevin Evans

AJ Exner

Andrew Lear

Theresa Martin

Natalie McGuire

Charles Pettijohn...

Fifteen apply for General C vacant City Council Seat

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Fifteen apply for General C vacant City Council Seat

Springfield City Council will hold a special meeting at noon, Tuesday, October 16 in the Busch Municipal Building 4^th Floor Classroom to discuss which applican...

City to roll out new construction permitting software next week

BDS, Public Works and Planning permit counters to be closed the morning of Oct. 15 for rollout

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City’s Building Development Services, Public Works and Planning permit counters will be closed the morning of Monday, Oct. 15, but for g...

Springfield Art Museum announces visionary 30-year master plan

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 The Springfield Art Museum unveiled a new 30-year Master Plan at a City of Springfield City Council luncheon held at the Museum. The master plan is the culmination of an almost nine-month process by BNIM, a nationally recogn...

Big plans considered for Springfield Art Museum

MEDIA ALERT:

Nick Nelson, Director of the Springfield Art Museum, will present the museum’s 30-year master plan to City Council at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. The workshop will take place in the museum’s Community Room, at 1111 W. Brookside.

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City Council accepting applications for City Utilities Board

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City Council is accepting applications for the Board of Public Utilities through Oct. 19. Interviews will take place on Oct. 31.

Two seats are open – one of which requires residency in the Springfield city limits and the other may resid...

Discussions begin on ¼-cent capital improvement renewal proposal

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Public Works leaders presented the findings of a citizen survey regarding capital improvement and transportation projects at the Oct. 2 City Council lunch workshop. More than 1500 citizens responded to the survey, which asked ...

Springfield Jazz Festival Ramsey Lewis headliner concert is cancelled due to artist illness; free mu

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Tonight's Jazz Festival Ramsey Lewis headliner concert at the Gillioz is cancelled due to artist illness. Ticket holders will be offered the option of a refund. Mr. Lewis fell extremely ill yesterday evening, after performing in Des M...

Accounting firm completes audits of PII, fee study processes

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RubinBrown Certified Accountants & Business Consultants presented audits of the City’s processes to obtain, store and dispose of personally identifiable information (PII), and conduct fee studies at the Sept. 12 Finance and Admini...

City Clerk details process for filling General Seat C City Council vacancy

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Those wishing to serve on Springfield’s City Council can apply for the General Seat C seat vacated by Kristi Fulnecky’s resignation, beginning Oct. 1.

Applications will be accepted in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hour...

Jasmine Bailey named Springfield Police Department Public Affairs Officer

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Jasmine Bailey has been named public affairs officer for Springfield Police Department. She replaces Lisa Cox, who moved to central Missouri in July. She is part of the City of Springfield’s Department of Public Information and Civic ...

9th annual Springfield Jazz Festival this Saturday

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Springfield continues a great season of live music downtown with the 9th annual Springfield Jazz Festival, starting at noon on Saturday.  

The festival includes seven hours of free live music on Park Central East and Park Cent...

City Council to consider support for innovation district project

City Council is expected to vote on a resolution Monday night that would further a public-private partnership that officials describe as a “transformational economic catalyst.”Mayor Ken McClure says the $55 million-dollar project in the IDEA Commons - an ...

Agencies collaborate to ensure successful Presidential visit Friday

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As law enforcement agencies from across southwest Missouri complete the final preparations for President Trump’s visit Friday, City Manager Jason Gage wishes to express his appreciation to the multiple agencies collaborating to ensure...

Council to hear first readings of ordinances to adopt 2018 building codes in October

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Springfield’s building codes will be updated for the first time in at least three years, if approved by City Council this fall.

City Council will hear the first readings of a set of ordinances to adopt the 2018 International ...

Councilwoman Kristi Fulnecky tenders resignation

Councilwoman Kristi Fulnecky notified Mayor Ken McClure of her resignation as the City’s General Seat C Councilmember, effective today.

She was elected in April 2015. Fulnecky said her family found a house in Nixa, Missouri and plans to move in a few days....

Square sculpture takes autumn tumble Friday at 7:30 a.m.

Public Works Superintendent of Streets Ron Bailey encourages interested citizens to come down to Park Central Square at 7:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 21 for the autumn rotation of the Tumbler, Springfield’s first piece of modern art. Grab some coffee and watch...

City Council applications available Oct. 1, 2018

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Those wishing to serve on Springfield’s City Council can pick up packets at the City Clerk's Office in the Busch Municipal Building, 840 N. Boonville, beginning at 8 a.m., Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. Six seats will be up for elect...

September sales tax revenues down 5 percent compared to budget, but continue positive 12-month trend

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The City of Springfield’s September sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is down 5 percent, or $233,781, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $4,329,682 compared to the budgeted amount of $4,563,...

Mayor expresses condolences after tragic loss of Greene County Deputy Aaron Roberts

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Mayor Ken McClure wishes to express his sincere condolences on behalf of he and his colleagues on City Council and the City of Springfield, to the family of Greene County Deputy Aaron Roberts and all of those at the Greene County Sher...

SGF Yields pedestrian safety program receives state grant funding to continue, expand

The City of Springfield Department of Public Works was recently awarded a $11,400 Blueprint for Safer Roadways grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation to continue and expand the SGF Yields pedestrian safety program.  

Launched in July...

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting for Landfill Greenhouse project Friday, Sept. 7

The City of Springfield Department of Environmental Services will host a mandatory pre-proposal meeting 9 - 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 7 at the Environmental Resources Center (290 E. Central Street) for parties interested in submitting a proposal for the land...

City Planning Department and HUD provide funding for $5.7 million in projects

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A change in the way the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) calculates a timeliness ratio (what it means to use grant money in a timely manner) last year, required the City’s Planning and Development Department to r...

Springfield City Attorney to take new role in Denver, Colorado

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Frank Romines has submitted his letter of resignation as the City of Springfield’s City Attorney, effective Tuesday, Sept. 4.  He has taken a staff attorney role with the City/County of Denver, Colorado.

Ro...

C-Street stakeholders to meet Aug. 30 to discuss proposed TIF-funded projects

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Staff from the City of Springfield’s Economic Development office and Zone 1 Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson will host a public input meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 30 at White River Brewing Company located at...

City sales tax revenue up in second month of fiscal year

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The City of Springfield’s August sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is up 17 percent, or $446,761, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $3,085,106 compared to the budgeted amount of $2,638,345....

City seeking input on projects for next 1/4-cent sales tax cycle

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In April 2019, Springfield voters will be asked whether or not to approve the renewal of the 1/4-cent capital improvement sales tax (with no tax increase) to fund capital improvement and transportation improvement projects in Springfi...

2018 John T. Woodruff Award presented to Mother’s Brewing Company owner Jeff Schrag

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Birthplace of Route 66 Festival founder David Eslick presented Jeff Schrag, founder and owner of Mother’s Brewing Company and The Daily Events, with the 2018 John T. Woodruff Award today in Park Central Square.

Woodruff’s grandson, Joh...

Opening festivities for the 2018 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival begin at 4 p.m. at Roadside Park

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The Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park, located in the 1200 block of West College, will serve as party central for the opening festivities and parade assembly for the 2018 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival. The parade will begin at 6 ...

Mayor Ken McClure issues statement on local vote

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Mayor Ken McClure would like to express thanks to all who came out to vote today. “Tonight, voters did not approve a ban on pit bulls within the City of Springfield. The people have spoken and my colleagues on City Council and I belie...

Expect road closures, traffic delays downtown Thursday-Saturday during Route 66 Festival

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Motorists in downtown Springfield should expect road closures and traffic delays starting the morning of Thursday, Aug. 9 through Saturday, Aug. 11 in downtown Springfield due to the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival.

Below is a comprehe...

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure congratulates Lasers on Championship Win

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure would like to congratulate the Springfield Lasers on their World TeamTennis (WTT) Championship Final, beating the top-seeded Philadelphia Freedoms 19-18 and winning the King Trophy.Springfield came back f...

Rendering of first marker in African-American Heritage Trail to be unveiled at Park Day Reunion

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The organizers of Springfield’s African American Heritage Trail project will unveil an artist’s rendering of the trail’s first marker at the annual Park Day Reunion, Saturday, Aug. 3 at Silver Springs Park, which is celebrating its 10...

Springfield's 7th National Night Out 5-8 p.m. Aug. 7 at Nichols Park

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Each August, Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams and Springfield neighborhoods send a message to criminals: Springfield neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime.

Aug. 7 will mark Springfield’s 7^th annual National ...

New City Manager to be sworn in Wednesday at 8:15 a.m.

MEDIA ALERT

Incoming City Manager Jason Gage will be sworn in Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. in the lobby of the Busch Municipal Building. Media and the general public are invited and encouraged to attend.

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City of Springfield servers down

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The City of Springfield computer servers that authenticate employee user names and passwords, allowing access to most computer programs and files, are down as of Monday morning. Data is not compromised, but some municipal daily work p...

O’Reilly Center for Hope Training Center to be named after former City Manager

When Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO) recently announced the future plans to turn the former Pepperdine Elementary School building into the O’Reilly Center for Hope, they deliberately held back one piece of information. Charlie O’Reilly,...

Springfield takes proactive stance to preserve trees

The Missouri Department of Conservation has confirmed the presence of the invasive forest pest, the Emerald Ash Borer, in Greene County. 

The Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic beetle from Asia whose larvae feed on the inner bark of ash trees, killing...

City adds data to monthly sales tax revenue reports

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The City of Springfield began the 2018-2019 fiscal year with a sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue up 5 percent, or $224,612, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $4,710,384 compared to the budg...

Residents urged to seek relief from heat as temperatures rise

As heat indices today are expected to top 104 today, the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management and City of Springfield offer the following advice for places to seek relief from the heat:

Public spaces, such as Springfield-Greene County l...

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure extends sympathy

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure would like to express his sincere condolences to the Branson community and all of those affected by last night's tragedy. He shares these words on behalf of himself, his colleagues on City Council and the City of Springfield....

City issues request for proposal for landfill greenhouse project

Following growing interest from the community, the City of Springfield has issued a request for proposals (RFP) from qualified applicants to plan, design, develop and operate a proposed community greenhouse and agriculture park operation powered by renewa...

City mourns loss of former Police-Fire Pension Task Force chair

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Mayor Ken McClure wishes to express his condolences to the friends and family of a man who helped chart the course toward financial recovery for the City of Springfield following the great recession of 2008.  Jerry Fenstermak...

Community Partnership, City invite community to special announcement at Pepperdine

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Public Works provides update on construction projects; plans to apply for grant

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During a regular update of completed and pending Public Works projects, Assistant Director Martin Gugel proposed that the City apply for a highly-competitive BUILD Transportation Grant. BUILD stands for “Better Utilizing Investments t...

MEDIA ALERT: Public Works to present regular project update, discuss potential grant opportunity

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield Department of Public Works will provide City Council with a regular update on recently completed and future construction projects at noon today during City Council Lunch workshop on the 4th floor of the Busch Municipal B...

MEDIA ALERT: City Council to hear update on Landfill Greenhouse Project today at noon

MEDIA ALERT

The City of Springfield department of Environmental Services will provide City Council with an update on the proposed Landfill Greenhouse Project today at noon during City Council Lunch workshop. These workshops are held on the 4th Floor of the...

Square sculpture takes summertime tumble Thursday at 7:30 a.m.

Public Works Superintendent of Streets Ron Bailey encourages interested citizens to come down to Park Central Square at 7:30 a.m., Thursday, June 21 for the summertime rotation of the Tumbler, Springfield’s first piece of modern art. Grab some coffee and ...

Vote for Hammons Field to win Best Double-A Ballpark in baseball

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Hammons Field has made it through four rounds of voting and is now in the finals in a contest by Ballpark Digest to name the Best Double-A Ballpark in baseball. Mayor Ken McClure encourages citizens to vote as soon as possible because...

City ends 2017-2018 fiscal year with tax revenues 1 percent above budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s June sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is down 6 percent, or $231,686, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $3,956,710 compared to the budgeted amount of $4,188,396.

T...

Mayor McClure Presents 2018 State of the City

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure presented the annual State of the City address Thursday, June 7, 2018. The event, part of the Chamber of Commerce's monthly Good Morning, Springfield!, was held at Evangel University. McClure's address highlighted various Cit...

MEDIA ALERT: Mayor Ken McClure to present his 2018 State of the City address tomorrow

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure will present his annual State of the City address at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow (June 7) at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning, Springfield! program at Evangel University’s Crusader Dining Hall (1111 N. Glenstone...

Jason Gage named Springfield City Manager

Springfield City Council announced Friday that Jason Gage will be Springfield’s next City Manager. His planned start date is Aug. 1.

“Jason emerged from a very strong pool of candidates,” said Mayor Ken McClure. “He was the best fit for Springfield with hi...

MEDIA ALERT: City Council to make an announcement at 1:30 p.m.

Springfield City Council will make an announcement at 1:30 p.m., Friday, June 1,  in the Busch Municipal Building 4th Floor Conference Room. The announcement will be carried live on City View:  cityview.springfieldmo.gov; Mediacom 15.1 o...

City of Springfield and Greene County take next steps to address opioid crisis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nearly 64,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2016, and at least two-thirds of those deaths were linked to opioids, a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers avai...

Citizen Resource Center Coordinator Claudia Crighton to retire this week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Potholes, vacant buildings, tall weeds, grimy grocery carts and urban beavers. These are just a few examples of the many citizen service requests answered by Citizen Resource Coordinator Claudia Crighton over the years. After more tha...

Mayor issues statement on new state leadership

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure extends best wishes to Lt. Governor Mike Parson as he assumes the position of the Governor of the state of Missouri. Mayor McClure has known Parson since his service in the Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senat...

Neighborhood Advisory Council elects Rusty Worley as next chair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield’s Neighborhood Advisory Council unanimously elected Rusty Worley as its next chair at its May 9 meeting.

Worley replaces Pete Radecki, who will complete three years as chair at the end of June. Zone 1 City Councilwoman Phyl...

City releases Public Works annual report during National Public Works Week

The City of Springfield is celebrating National Public Works Week May 20 – 26 by releasing its 2017 Public Works Annual Report and with various events aimed at honoring the vital role public works services play in advancing quality of life in our communit...

REMINDER: Announcement today at 2 p.m. at Police & Fire Training Center

MEDIA ALERT 

On Thursday, May 24, the City of Springfield, Greene County and Healthy Living Alliance leadership will hold a press conference to discuss the impact mental health and substance abuse issues have had locally. The announcements will in...

Media avails for city manager finalists at 11 and 11:30 a.m. at Art Museum

MEDIA ALERT

Reminder: Media avails with the two finalists for Springfield's next city manager are today at the Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive: 

11 a.m. – Media availability with Jason Gage

11:30 a.m. – Media availability with Wayne ...

City Council names two finalists in City Manager search

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield City Council is pleased to announce that two finalists have been selected for the position of City Manager of Springfield. Jason A. Gage, the current City Manager in Salina, Kansas, and Wayne T. Pyle, the current City ...

May sales tax up 22 percent compared to budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s May sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is up 22 percent, or $612,900, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $3,425,775 compared to the budgeted amount of $2,812,875.

The...

Ribbon cutting for College Street improvements 11 a.m. Thursday

MEDIA ALERT

Please join the City of Springfield at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 10 near the intersection of College Street and Main Avenue as we cut the ribbon for the improvements to College Street between Grant and Market avenues. The project included new feder...

City celebrates National Economic Development Week with several announcements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is celebrating National Economic Development Week this week by announcing two grants from the Environmental Protection Agency and redevelopment incentives for Kearney Street and the Route 66 corridor. The annou...

Horace Mann Elementary students have chance to win new bike on Bike to School Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield, in partnership with Springfield Public Schools, SafeKids Springfield and TrailSpring, is encouraging students to bike or walk to school on Bike to School Day, Wednesday, May 9.

Community partners are using the ...

City of Springfield is now the home of America's Best Aquarium

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City of Springfield now the home of America’s Best Aquarium

Springfield, Missouri Mayor Ken McClure congratulates Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium on being voted America’s Best Aquarium. The distinction w...

Ribbon cutting for Talmage Dip Monarch Butterfly Waystation at 6:30 p.m.

MEDIA ALERT

Please join Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson, the Doling Neighborhood Association and the City of Springfield at 6:30 p.m. as we cut the ribbon for the Talmage Dip Monarch Butterfly Waystation, 1388 W. Talmage.  After the City made stormw...

City issues Zone Blitz Final Report

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City issues Zone Blitz Final Report

City officials released a report summarizing the results of the Community Listen Zone Blitz initiative, an 18-month pilot project that mobilized hundreds of partners to help improve the quality of li...

City Council to hear final report on Zone Blitz at 4 p.m.

MEDIA ALERT

City Manager Greg Burris and Director of Public Information and Civic Engagement Cora Scott will present a final report to City Council on the Zone Blitz initiative at 4 p.m. at the Mill Building (corner of Boonville Avenue and Centra...

City budget workshops begin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Manager Greg Burris began a series of City Council workshops Tuesday, April 24 in preparation for the formal presentation of the FY 2018-19 budget recommendations. The first workshop was held during City Council’s regular lunch m...

Mayor sends condolences to family and friends of Harry Cooper

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure sends his condolences to the family and friends of the late Harry Cooper, one of Springfield’s most well-known businessmen and third-generation owner of Harry Cooper Supply Company.

“Harry was a good man w...

Zone 4 Town Hall meeting tonight at Kickapoo High School Theater

MEDIA ALERT

Councilman Matthew Simpson will host a Zone 4 meet-and-greet Town Hall 6:30-7:30 p.m.  this evening in the Kickapoo High School Theater, 3710 S. Jefferson. 

This event will be a first for the City – a combination live-audience ...

EPA Region 7 Superfund Division Director to visit Springfield on Monday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mary Peterson, director of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 7 Superfund Division, will visit Springfield Monday, April 16 to serve as the keynote speaker for the Missouri Job Center’s Green for Greene program graduation at...

10 census tracts in Springfield designated Opportunity Zones

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced the locations of 161 “Opportunity Zones” in Missouri – low-income areas that will see added incentives for investment – including zones in downtown, central and north Spr...

April sales tax down less than 1 percent

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s April sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is down less than 1 percent, or $29,810, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $3,595,901 compared to the budgeted amount of $3...

City Council seeking public input in search for new city manager

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield City Council is seeking a dynamic, personable and seasoned city manager, and is  seeking public input over the next several weeks while they select and interview candidates. The community will have the opportunity...

City and Greene County celebrate 9-1-1 during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 8-14 is set aside in Springfield and across the nation as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to recognize the outstanding service of 9-1-1 dispatchers. Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications will ho...

Second Give 5 class to graduate Thursday

MEDIA ALERT

Nearly 30 retirees ready to give back to the Springfield-Greene County community will graduate from the Give 5 program  at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5 at Kentwood Hall, 700 E. St. Louis. Each graduate will participate in a signing cere...

MEDIA ALERT: Jefferson Avenue Footbridge rehabilitation design open house 4-6 p.m. tonight

The City of Springfield will host an informational open house 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at White River Brewing Company (505 W. Commercial Street) to gather public input needed to complete the final design phase of the proposed rehabilitation of the 116-...

Accounting firm completes audit of Municipal Court

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Certified accounting firm RubinBrown LLP has completed an audit report of Springfield-Municipal Court for transactions from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The firm reported that the court’s operations have adequate inte...

Errin Kemper named City's next Director of Environmental Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Errin Kemper has been named the City’s Director of Environmental Services, effective April 1, 2018. Kemper succeeds Steve Meyer, who is retiring.

Kemper has been Assistant Director of Environmental Services at City of Springfield since...

Strafford AT&T customers now able to call 9-1-1

UPDATE

The Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Department was notified by AT&T early this afternoon that the issue for the 736 exchange (primarily Strafford) has been resolved.  Strafford public safety personnel have been ...

City to host open house March 29 to gather input on Jefferson Footbridge rehabilitation design

The City of Springfield will host an informational open house 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 29 at White River Brewing Company (505 W. Commercial Street) to gather public input needed to complete the final design phase of the proposed rehabilitation of the 116-...

March sales tax revenues down 5 percent

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s March sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is down 5 percent, or $235,423, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $4,253,685 compared to the budgeted amount of $4,489,117....

Matthew Simpson selected to fill Zone 4 City Council seat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

City Council has selected Matthew Simpson as the new Zone 4 council representative at a special City Council meeting March 6. Simpson will serve until the next council election, which will be in 2019.

Simpson is employed by O...

Don’t wait to enter Route 66 Festival Car & Truck Show

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

If you’re contemplating entering the 2018 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Car & Truck Show, don’t hesitate! Seven of the 11 zones have already sold out, with more than 200 cars registered. Online Those registered for the show are ...

City Environmental Services director announces retirement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Steve Meyer, director the City’s Department of Environmental Services, announces his retirement effective May 12.

Meyer, a professional engineer, returned to his hometown of Springfield in 1987 to join the City. Over the course of his ...

2018 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival entertainment announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

More than 50,000 Route 66 revelers came to downtown Springfield last year for the 7^th annual festival celebrating Springfield, Missouri as the Birthplace of Route 66.

Festival organizers Aaron Sachs & Associates, Ozarks on Two Whee...

REMINDER: 2018 Route 66 Festival lineup to be announced at 10 a.m.

MEDIA ALERT

Please join us for a press conference at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 1 at the Gillioz Theatre, 325 Park Central East, as we announce the featured attractions of the 2018 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in downtown Springfield Aug. 10-11.

New this y...

Zone 4 Applicants to be interviewed by City Council March 6

Six citizens have applied for the City Council Zone 4 seat recently vacated by former councilman Craig Fishel. The deadline for submitting applications was 5 p.m. today, Feb. 16.

City Council is expected to conduct interviews with all six applicants at a s...

City accepting public comments for FY2018-19 CDBG, HOME funding proposals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is accepting comments on the attached listing of projects and programs being considered for CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) and HOME (HOME Investment Partnerships Programs) funding during the City’s 20...

Text-to-9-1-1 available as option in emergencies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESpringfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Department has formally implemented ‘text-to-9-1-1” capabilities for rare cases when people are unable to communicate audibly via telephone.

“It was important to prepare and brin...

City of Springfield soliciting bids for 18 surplus properties in city limits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s Purchasing division is soliciting sealed bids until 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 13 for the sale of various parcels of City-owned property at 18 locations in Springfield. Fourteen of the properties are located in C...

February sales tax up 19 percent compared to budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s February sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is up 19 percent, or $592,566, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $3,717,693 compared to the budgeted amount of $3,125,12...

Build My Future Collaborative receives national award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe National Association of Workforce Boards (MAWB) has awarded Springfield's Build My Future Collaborative with the 2018 W.O. Lawton Business Leadership Award. 

The collaborative, comprised of the Local Laborers Council, the ...

Join City leaders for special announcement at 5:30 p.m. at Fusion Center

MEDIA ALERT

Please join City officials for a special announcement just prior to the launch of the Missouri Job Center’s new project, Change One Thousand.

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018

Location: The Fusion Center, 1320 N. Campbell

&...

First Give 5 class to graduate at 3:30 p.m. at Kentwood Hall

MEDIA ALERT

The first Give 5 class will "graduate" at 3:30 p.m. today at Kentwood Hall, 700 E. St. Louis. 

Give 5 is a newly created social program that matches innovative volunteer opportunities with retired (or almost retired) baby boom...

City Clerk details process for filling Zone 4 City Council vacancy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Those wishing to serve on Springfield’s City Council can apply for the Zone 4 seat vacated by Craig Fishel’s resignation, beginning Monday.

Applications will be accepted in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours...

Mayor's Commission for Children welcomes new members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Brigitte Marrs, Executive Director

Mayor’s Commission for Children

417.864.1656

[email protected]

https://www.springfieldmo.gov/794/Mayors-Commission-for-Children

The Mayor’s Commission for Children welcomes six new members ...

Level Property Tax Implementation Budget presented to City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Assistant City Manager Collin Quigley presented the implementation budget for the recently renewed Level Property Tax to City Council at its Lunch Workshop Tuesday. Voters approved the renewal of the tax in November 2017 with 75% supp...

City Council to hear proposed timeline for Level Property Tax projects at Council Lunch

MEDIA ALERT

City Council will hear about a variety of topics at a two-hour lunch workshop today starting at 11:30 a.m. in the fourth-floor conference room at the Busch Municipal Building.

Assistant City Manager Collin Quigley will present the timeline and i...

City seeking proposals for sale and reuse of former fire stations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is hoping the development community can give two old fire stations new life.

The City is seeking proposals from qualified applicants for the purchase and reuse of former Fire Station 1 at 235 N. Kimbrough and fo...

January sales tax check continues upward trend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s January sales tax check from the Missouri Department of Revenue is up 4%, or $145,305, compared to the amount budgeted. The sales tax check was $4,233,473 compared to the budgeted amount of $4,086,055.

The che...

Wendy Garrison to join Springfield Municipal Court Jan. 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pending City Council’s approval, Wendy Garrison of Springfield will join the City as a Municipal Court judge Jan. 30. She replaces Judge Becky Borthwick, who resigned in April 2016 to fill a Greene County Associate Circuit Court judge...

Changes to short-term stay rentals section of City’s Zoning Ordinance to go before P&Z, City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hosts who rent out their property in the city limits of Springfield via Airbnb, VRBO or other online marketplaces will need to have a business license and comply with other short-term stay rental regulations aimed at protecting the sa...

City to launch educational campaign on trash management system

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City’s contracts with Springfield’s trash haulers that own their own landfills are set to expire in 2019, which has led to the discussion about ways to improve how Springfield manages residential trash.

In 1991, Springfield voters ...

City of Springfield congratulates WOW on being named America’s Best New Attraction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On behalf of City Council and the City of Springfield, Mayor Ken McClure congratulates Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium on being named America’s Best New Attraction in a recent USA Today national poll.

“The community is...

Recap: Service members feel at home in Springfield for the Holidays

MEDIA ALERT:Dec. 24, 2019

MEDIA: Please consider running Mayor Ken McClure’s video thank you to the community, following yesterday’s Home for the Holidays event. Here is a link to a downloadable, broadcast-ready file: https://www.dropbo...

City Council, CCACD to discuss HUD plans at Jan. 7, 2020 public hearing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Council and the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a joint public hearing on the City’s proposed use of funds for its Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021) HUD An...

Springfield Mayor to launch Fort Leonard Wood Day Monday with Welcome Rally at Bass Pro

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris are inviting the whole town to greet more than 300 service members from U.S. Army Fort Leonard Wood at a welcome rally 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, in front of Bass Pr...

Mayor Ken McClure sends holiday greetings to community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Ken McClure sends the community his holiday greeting in an annual video Christmas Card produced by the City’s Department of Public Information & Civic Engagement. "As we turn the page to a new year, t...

City Council receives annual financial reporting audit, special audit of Workforce Development grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

At its Tuesday Council Lunch meeting, Springfield City Council received the annual independent audit of the City’s financial reporting from auditor RSM, and a special audit by BKD on the U.S. Department o...

Media Alert: City Council to receive audit report at 11:30 a.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Council will receive an audit report at today’s 11:30 a.m. Council Lunch meeting in the Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room on the fourth floor of the Busch Municipal Building. 

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Director of Workforce Development Mary Ann Rojas retires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Springfield Director of Workforce Development Mary Ann Rojas recently announced she would be retiring from the City of Springfield. Rojas is moving back to her native Texas and is excited to spend more time with her two daught...

911 Director Zim Schwartze to take new job in Jefferson City

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Zim Schwartze, the director of Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications, will leave the City of Springfield in January for a new job as Chief of the Missouri Capitol Police in Jefferson City. Her new role is effective ...

Thursday's TIF Advisory Commission hearing canceled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Advisory Commission hearing scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5  to review The Ridge at Ward Branch TIF Redevelopment Plan is canceled, pursuant to the developer’s request to with...

Media Alert: Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony Media Opportunities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media interested in covering the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, may contact Cora Scott at 417-380-3352 or Melissa Haase at 417-536-7648, beginning Saturday at 3 p.m. Staging and lighting set up will be underway at ...

Springfield to welcome soldiers ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

At the annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Springfield Saturday, Nov. 23, Mayor Ken McClure asked Springfield citizens to join him Monday, Dec. 23 in welcoming to Springfield hundreds of soldiers curr...

Usher in the holiday season Saturday with Mayor’s Tree Lighting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Please join Mayor Ken McClure and friends Saturday evening on Park Central Square to usher in the holiday season with the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony.

The show starts at 6:30 p.m., with the tree lighting occurring at 7:30 ...

City presents concept plans for Phase 1 of Jordan Creek daylighting through downtown Springfield

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Springfield Principal Stormwater Engineer Chris Dunnaway presented preliminary concepts for Phase 1 of the daylighting of Jordan Creek through downtown Springfield at a City Council Lunch Workshop on Nov. 19. 

Channele...

MEDIA ALERT: Public Works to present concepts for Jordan Creek daylighting tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.

MEDIA ALERT

Public Works to discuss concept plans for Jordan Creek daylighting project during City Council Lunch Workshop tomorrow

WHEN:  11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19

WHERE: Denny Whayne Conference Room of the Busch Municipal Building (840 N. Boonvi...

Park Central Square Christmas Tree to be installed 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Springfield Public Works will install the Park Central Square Christmas tree beginning at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19.

The 20 to 25-foot-tall blue spruce was donated from a commercial property located in the 1200 block of Kingsley...

City soliciting applications for $200,000 in 2020 CDBG funding

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield, Missouri is soliciting applications for 2020 funding activities under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program until noon on Frida...

City Council hears recommendations of Sexual Assault Task Force

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

After meeting 10 times since February and requesting an extension to continue its work, the nine-member Sexual Assault Task Force presented its report to City Council today.

Appointed by City Council in January, the task force was char...

Rededication ceremony for Lincoln Memorial Cemetery 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9

Sent on behalf of the Lincoln Memorial Cemetery Executive Board.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Please join us for a rededication ceremony commemorating the 100^th anniversary of Lincoln Memorial Cemetery at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9. The board will also dedicate a n...

City of Springfield awarded $21 million dollar BUILD grant

U.S. Senator Roy Blunt’s office announced today that the City of Springfield will receive $20,960,822 to create the Grant Avenue Parkway – major multi-modal transportation improvements, along Grant Avenue in the heart of Springfield. &...

Sales taxes renewed by Springfield voters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield voters approved two City sales tax renewals supporting the police-fire pension fund and transportation needs.

The measures passed Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 with 78% and 80% voter support, respectively. The police-fire pension s...

UPDATE: Traffic calming demonstration at Grant Avenue & Calhoun Street rescheduled for Oct. 28

UPDATE: Due to safety concerns associated with forecasted weather, the Traffic Calming Demonstration at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Calhoun Street previously scheduled for today has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28....

Agencies highlight available resources, in light of continued overdose spike

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIn light of a dramatic increase in overdoses in recent days, area partners have come together to save lives, share hope for recovery and highlight available resources for those struggling with the disease of addiction.

For many, addict...

Join us Wednesday evening as Mick Cornett shares insights as SGF embarks on next comprehensive plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Please join us Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive, as “The Next American City,” author and four-term Oklahoma City mayor Mick Cornett shares his insights on how Springfieldian...

City of Springfield soliciting bids for 13 surplus properties in city limits

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield’s Purchasing Division is soliciting sealed bids until 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19 for the sale of various parcels of City-owned property at 13 locations in Springfield.

Many of the properties we...

BREAKING: Two deaths confirmed in 48-hour overdose spike

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield / Greene County Public Safety officials have confirmed two deaths among a recent spike of opioid drug overdoses in the area. From Wednesday, Oct. 16 to 2 p.m., Oct. 18, the number of overdoses (including the two deaths) ha...

Mayors of 4 of Missouri’s largest cities commit to common agenda to make communities safer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The Mayors and public safety officials from four of Missouri’s largest cities are working together on a common agenda to make our cities safe from violent crime. Springfield Mayor Ken McClure hosted the group in Sp...

Media Alert: Missouri mayors host historic meeting in Springfield

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure will host a meeting today with the mayors and support staff representing four of Missouri’s largest cities: Columbia, Kansas City, Springfield and St. Louis. Governor Mike Parson will join them ...

Health and Public Safety agencies respond to spike in drug overdoses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   

Representatives from area health and public safety agencies convened an emergency meeting this afternoon to discuss a dramatic spike in drug overdoses in our area over the last 24 hours.  

Althoug...

REMINDER: City and SPS to host 30th annual Treasures of the City event TONIGHT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Second-grade students and their families will tour the City’s Government Plaza Thursday evening while they treasure-hunt for knowledge of municipal government at the 30th annual "Treasures of the City" event, hoste...

Traffic-calming demonstration to transform Grant Avenue and Calhoun Street intersection Oct. 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

According to a recent SGF Yields quarterly crosswalk compliance study, less than 4% of drivers stop for pedestrians at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Calhoun Street.

In an effort to improve pedestrian safety at this location, Spr...

City seeks candidates for Building Trades Examination & Certification Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is seeking qualified candidates for the Building Trades Examination & Certification Board. The City Manager-appointed board administers the licensing of the members of various building crafts or trades. Mem...

Qualified candidates sought for Board of Public Utilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is seeking qualified candidates for the Board of Public Utilities. The Board has one vacancy coming available in December.

City Utilities of Springfield (CU) is a progressive, community-owned utility serving 320...

City and SPS to host 30th annual Treasures of the City event Thursday evening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Second-grade students and their families will tour the City’s Government Plaza Thursday evening while they treasure-hunt for knowledge of municipal government at the 30th annual "Treasures of the City" event, hoste...

St. Louis Blues alumni players to join Oct.10 celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESt. Louis Blues alumni players to join Oct.10 celebration

St. Louis Blues alumni players Tom Tilley, Bobby Plager, Cam Janssen, Mike Zuke and Jim "Soup" Campbell are confirmed to be joining the St. Louis Blues Day in SGF cele...

St. Louis Blues officials confirmed to join Springfield celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESt. Louis Blues officials confirmed to join Springfield celebration

St. Louis Blues owner Tom Stillman, president/CEO Chris Zimmerman, general manager David Otto and former U.S. Senator Jack Danforth will be joining the festivities in ...

Sexual Assault Task Force Meeting Cancelled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Due to scheduling conflicts, today’s Sexual Assault Force Meeting has been cancelled. Information regarding a rescheduled date will be provided when confirmed.

FROM THE OFFICE OF MAYOR KEN MCCLURE

Resolution to consider a hearing examiner placed on City Council docket

Springfield City Council is considering a resolution to appoint a hearing examiner to further analyze complaints lodged against Councilwoman Jan Fisk by a local citizen. The measure wi...

Historical marker dedication to take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday on Park Central Square

MEDIA ADVISORY

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Quarterly crosswalk assessment indicates 6% improvement

Drivers and pedestrians encouraged to comply with Pedestrian Safety Ordinance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SGF Yields, the City of Springfield’s pedestrian safety program, is pleased to report a 35% average driver compliance rate at Springfield crosswalk...

Mayor McClure declares Oct. 10 “St. Louis Blues Day” in Springfield

Stanley Cup to travel to Springfield

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure is encouraging Springfieldians to “turn the city blue” in honor of the champion St. Louis Blues Hockey Team on Oct. 10. Local leaders from both the ...

News conference Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Jordan Valley Ice Park

MEDIA ALERT

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and partners will host a news conference at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Jordan Valley Ice Park, 635 E. Trafficway.

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For more information, contact Cora Scott at 417-380-3352.

Public hearing on FY2018 CAPER scheduled for Sept. 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a public hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fiscal year 2018 at 6 p.m., Sept. 17 in the 2 West confer...

Firm completes audits of museum, loans and grants processing and health information privacy controls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RubinBrown Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants presented audits of Springfield Art Museum’s operations, loan programs and grant processing internal controls and the Springfield-Greene County Health Depart...

City to host Commercial Street pedestrian alleyway and parking lot enhancement open house Sept. 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield encourages interested citizens to attend an informational open house 5-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12 at Drury on C-Street (233 E. Commercial Street) to view the proposed construction designs for planned enhance...

Galloway development recommendations tabled until Sept. 12 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A 4-4 vote on the Galloway development recommendations at the August meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission has resulted in the item being tabled until its Sept. 12 meeting, where the commission will vote again. The meeting w...

August sales tax revenues down 4% compared to August 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s August sales tax revenues from the Missouri Department of Revenue are down about 4%, or $124,594, compared to August 2018. The check was $2,960,512 compared to the August 2018 revenue check in the a...

SGF Yields program to install “Student Walker” statue Aug. 15 at Pittman Elementary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program is set to install the first of five “Student Walker” statues at a kickoff event at 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 15 at Pittman Elementary School (29...

2019 John T. Woodruff Awards presented to Guy Mace and Kirk Wheeler

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival founder David Eslick presented the John T. Woodruff Award to two of Springfield’s most enthusiastic Route 66 supporters Saturday in Park Central Square during the 9th annual Birthplace of Rout...

Statement by Springfield, Missouri Mayor Ken McClure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

I am deeply troubled by the events that occurred Thursday afternoon, but I am so thankful for the peaceful resolution. As usual, Springfield citizens, workers, first responders and bystanders reacted to a potentially dangerous situati...

Road closures for 2019 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival and Parade will require several road closures and traffic delays in downtown Springfield starting the morning of Thursday, Aug. 8 and continuing until the morning of Sunday, Aug. 11.

“On be...

Mayor Ken McClure announces selections for comprehensive plan advisory team

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Ken McClure has proposed the names of people invited to serve on an advisory team for Forward SGF, the official name of the community-wide comprehensive planning process. Former Councilman and local physician Dr. Tom Prater has ...

Mayor McClure congratulates Lasers on championship win

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Mayor Ken McClure would like to congratulate the Springfield Lasers on their win Saturday night to secure the World TeamTennis Championship for a second consecutive season.

The Lasers completed a final-set rally to edge the New York Em...

City of Springfield’s Finance Department awarded certificate of excellence for financial report

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The City of Springfield’s Finance Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association for its 2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Re...

City Council outlines 2019 priorities

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At its July 29 meeting, Springfield City Council unanimously approved a resolution adopting its 2019 priorities, which will guide and empower the City’s elected officials and staff as they work on the City&rsqu...

City Council hears recommendations for Galloway

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After six stakeholder committee meetings, three public input meetings and two surveys, the City of Springfield’s Planning & Development staff presented its recommendations for the future of the Galloway area to City Coun...

Statement from the City of Springfield

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The City of Springfield has considered The Gathering Tree, LLC a community partner and our staff has worked with them extensively to develop Eden Village. At the direction of Mayor Ken McClure and City Council, the City also allocated...

City's completed Grand Street Bridge Replacement Project receives regional award for safety

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The City of Springfield Public Works Department received the 2019 Transportation Achievement Award for Safety from the Midwestern District of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (MWITE) for work completed on the Grand Street Bri...

July sales tax revenues down 1.5% compared to July 2018

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The City of Springfield’s July sales tax revenues from the Missouri Department of Revenue are down about 1.5%, or $70,967, compared to July 2018. The check was $4,639,417compared to the July 2018 revenue check in the amount ...

Quarterly crosswalk assessment indicates 4% improvement

Drivers and pedestrians encouraged to comply with Pedestrian Safety Ordinance

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SGF Yields, the City of Springfield’s pedestrian safety program, is pleased to share a 4% improvement in the percentage of Springfield drivers yiel...

Third and final Galloway public meeting to be held Tuesday at All Saints Anglican Church

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Those interested in seeing the development recommendations for the future of the Galloway area along Lone Pine and sharing feedback should plan to attend the third and final open-house style public input meeting 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday J...

City seeks input on potential transportation projects

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The City of Springfield is seeking feedback from citizens on the proposed list of new projects to be included in the upcoming future transportation sales tax renewal. The tax is up for renewal by November 2020 and has a significant im...

Landfill fee increase effective Monday, July 1

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The City’s Department of Environmental Services will increase the tipping fees at the Springfield Sanitary Landfill from $30.94 per ton to $32.18 per ton, a 4% increase. There will be no increase on the $20 minimum charge fo...

Jan Millington named Deputy City Attorney

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Assistant City Attorney V Jan Millington has been promoted to the role of Deputy City Attorney, effective immediately.

Millington has worked for the City since 2007, focusing primarily on environmental issues with the departments of Pu...

Downtown Springfield Association partners with City of Springfield to promote walking downtown

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Downtown Springfield Association (DSA) has been chosen to receive one of the over 20 Community Change Micro Grants awarded by America Walks for use in 2019.  DSA is using the funding to partner with the City of Springfield an...

Sculpture to take summertime tumble Friday evening in honor of Tom Billionis

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The Tumbler sculpture on Park Central Square will take its summertime tumble at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 21 in honor of The Coffee Ethic co-founder Tom Billionis, who passed away in 2016.

All revenue from Friday’s sales at The ...

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

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Residents on City sewer service will see a planned rate increase beginning July 1, in order to continue improving the City’s aging sewer system and to remain in compliance with federal Clean Water Act regulations. ...

Survey provides insight into citizen perception and priorities

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The results of the 2019 Citizen Survey are in and citizens again affirmed that the three major categories of City services that residents thought were the most important for the City to emphasize over the next two years are (1) the ma...

City Council to hear results of 2019 Citizen Survey at 11:30

MEDIA ALERT

Director of Public Information & Civic Engagement Cora Scott and ETC Institute will present the findings of the 2019 Citizen Survey at today’s Council Lunch workshop, which will take place at 11:30 a.m. today in the Councilman Den...

City seeking public input on Public Rights of Way ADA Transition Plan

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The City of Springfield is seeking public input on a plan to transition all sidewalks and curb ramps on public right-of-way up to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

The public has until Aug. 30 to review the plan ...

Mayor McClure publicly thanks Scott Miller for dedicated service

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure would like to publicly thank Scott Miller for his years of dedicated service to City Utilities and the citizens of Springfield.

“The community has been very fortunate to have such a superb leader...

Share input on design standards for Galloway/Lone Pine development with online survey

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Those interested in sharing feedback and helping plan for the future of the Galloway/Lone Pine area should take the second Galloway/Lone Pine Community Design Survey, available at https://galloway2.questionpro.com/ and linked from spr...

June sales tax revenues up 11% compared to June 2018

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The City of Springfield’s June sales tax revenues from the Missouri Department of Revenue are up 11%, or $435,825, compared to June 2018. The check was $4,392,535, compared to the June 2018 revenue check in the amount of $3,...

City asking public to participate in survey to assess community needs

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The City of Springfield’s Planning & Development Department is soliciting public input for its Community Development Needs Survey, which assesses the community in the areas of affordable housing, economic development, pu...

City Planning Department launches Comprehensive Planning Process

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The City of Springfield’s Planning and Development Department has officially kicked off its comprehensive planning process. The launch follows Mayor Ken McClure’s annual State of the City Address, where he outlined...

Mayor Ken McClure presents 2019 State of the City Address

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure noted the strong economy in Springfield, recognized public servants and announced plans for community-wide planning and land use at the annual State of the City Address held this morning during the Spring...

Judge Todd Thornhill receives statewide recognition

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At the 54^th Annual Conference of the Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges Association held May 22-24, 2019 at the Lake of the Ozarks, Chief Judge Todd Thornhill of the 31^st Judicial Circuit’s Springfield Municipal...

HUD Annual Action Plan Available for Public Review and Comment

The City of Springfield is accepting comments on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan for the fiscal year 2019-2020, available for public review and comment for 15 days from May 29 through 5 p.m., June 13, 2019.

The...

Division Street and Grant Avenue intersection to close Thursday and Friday

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The Division Street and Grant Avenue intersection will be closed Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31, 2019 for pavement improvements.  Each closures will start at 8 a.m. and the road will be reopened at 3 p.m. The closures ar...

Equipment Show & Tell event postponed to Wednesday

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Due to inclement weather, tonight’s Public Works and Environmental Services’ Equipment Show & Tell event has been postponed until Wednesday, May 22 at the Expo Center lot (between Jordan Valley Car Park and the...

Residents encouraged to review proposed updates to FEMA floodplain maps

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Springfield-Greene County residents are encouraged to attend one of four open houses June 4-6 to review the proposed updates to the Springfield-Greene County’s floodplain map by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)...

City celebrating National Public Works Week with annual report, events, mayoral proclamation

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The City of Springfield is celebrating National Public Works Week May 19-25 by releasing its 2018 Public Works Annual Report and with various events aimed at honoring the vital role public works services play in advancing quality of l...

REMINDER: Public Works to present initial design for Galloway Street Widening Project tonight

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Springfield’s Public Works department will host a public meeting 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 21 at All Saints Anglican Church, 2751 E. Galloway St., to present the initial design for the Galloway Street Widening Project.

The pro...

Second Galloway public meeting to be held tonight at The Venues

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Those interested in sharing feedback and helping plan for the future of the Galloway/Lone Pine area should plan to attend the second public input meeting at 5:30-7 p.m., May 14, 2019 at The Venues, 2616 E. Battlefield.

Two additional p...

May sales tax revenues down 11.6% compared to May 2018

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The City of Springfield’s May sales tax revenues from the Missouri Department of Revenue are down 11.6%, or $397,184, compared to May 2018. The check was $3,028,591, compared to the May 2018 revenue check in the amount of $3...

Springfield mourns loss of local hero Ralph Manley

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Ralph K. Manley, who parachuted into Normandy France on D-Day (June 6, 1944) and was a City Councilman, passed away May 6, 2019. Manley was an enthusiastic supporter of Springfield, known for his “public leaps of joy&rdq...

Mayor Ken McClure offers expressions of support to those affected by storms

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure offers expressions of support to those affected by Tuesday’s storms. Severe storms blew through the Ozarks, causing widespread damage and at least one death, reported in nearby Douglas County.

Th...

South Avenue south of Primrose to close

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESouth Avenue just south of Primrose Street will be closed on Monday for gas and water relocation work on the Primrose Street – South Avenue to Kimbrough Avenue project. This closure will last for a week.

The project widens Pr...

Mayor McClure makes City Council Committee Appointments

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Mayor Ken McClure has finalized City Council committee members, with appointments effective immediately.

The Mayor encourages the referral of Council bills involving policy issues and substantive legislative changes to the appropriate ...

Phyllis Ferguson named Mayor Pro Tem

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City Council unanimously selected Zone 1 Councilwoman Phyllis Ferguson as the Mayor Pro Tempore at Monday night’s regular meeting. The Mayor Pro Tem assumes mayoral duties in the event of the mayor’s absence, inclu...

City budget workshops begin

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City Manager Jason Gage began a series of City Council workshops Tuesday, April 23 in preparation for the formal presentation of the FY 2019-20 budget recommendations. The City’s fiscal year runs from July 1 – June...

Mayor’s Commission for Children announces results of 2018 Kindergarten Readiness Study

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 The Mayor’s Commission for Children presented the Readiness for Kindergarten 2018 Continuation Study findings  at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 23 at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. This study is condu...

Springfield’s Give 5 program receives statewide Innovation Award

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The Missouri Municipal League announced this week (Local Government Week) that Springfield’s Give 5 program has won a 2019 Innovation Award in the Extra-Large City category. These awards are given to municipalities to honor ...

Springfield-Greene Co. African-American Heritage Trail Committee announces new round of markers

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The Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail Committee announces plans for additional trail markers commemorating four churches historically interconnected to form the core of the African-American religious community ...

Mayor’s Commission for Children to announce results of 2018 Kindergarten Readiness Survey on Tuesday

MEDIA ALERT

Please join the Mayor’s Commission for Children at 10 a.m., Tuesday April 23 at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce as they announce the results of the Readiness for Kindergarten 2018 Continuation Study. The study is conducted ap...

Mayor and City Council members to take oaths of office at noon today

MEDIA ALERT

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure and Councilmen Andrew Lear, Abe McGull, Richard Ollis, Mike Schilling and Matthew Simpson will begin new terms Thursday, April 18. All will take oaths of office at a special City Council meeting at noon in Historic...

City, Greene County celebrate 9-1-1 during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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The week of April 14-20, 2019 is set aside nationally to honor those that provide the voice to our emergency services across our country. We recognize the outstanding service of 9-1-1 telecommunicators during observance of National Pu...

April sales tax revenues up 8.6%

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The City of Springfield’s April sales tax revenues from the Missouri Department of Revenue are up 8.6 percent, or $309,247, compared to April 2018. The check was $3,905,148, compared to the April 2018 revenue check in the am...

City of Springfield soliciting bids for 17 surplus properties in city limits

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The City of Springfield’s Purchasing division is soliciting sealed bids until 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2019 for the sale of various parcels of City-owned property at 17 locations in Springfield.

Many of the properties were o...

Accounting firm completes audits of police operations, financial month-end closing process

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RubinBrown Certified Public Accountants & Business Consultants presented audits of the financial month-end close procedures and the Springfield Police Department’s operations at the Feb. 13 Finance and Administration Com...

Greenwood, Springfield Catholic basketball teams to be recognized tonight by City Council

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure has invited two stand-out high school basketball teams to tonight’s City Council meeting to receive special recognition. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in Historic City Hall, 3^rd floor Council ...

City of Springfield to survey citizens

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The City of Springfield will begin conducting a citizen satisfaction survey next week.

Surveys will be mailed next week to 6,000 randomly selected households in the city limits of Springfield and should hit mailboxes next week. Within ...

March sales tax revenues up 2.5%

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s March sales tax revenues from the Missouri Department of Revenue are up 2.47 percent, or $104,927, compared to March 2018. The check was $4,358,613, compared to the March 2018 revenue check in the a...

City of Springfield begins treatment and removal of public ash trees in response to invasive beetle

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The City of Springfield has begun implementing a proactive plan to manage the impact of the emerald ash borer to ash trees located on City property. 

City contractor Custom Tree Care Inc. began the removal of select City-manag...

City partners with Galloway residents, stakeholders to plan future of village

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Those interested in sharing feedback and helping plan for the future of the Galloway/Lone Pine area should plan to attend the first of three public input meetings 5:30-7 p.m. March 21 at All Saints Anglican Church, 2751 E. Galloway an...

2019 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival entertainment announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival organizers Aaron Sachs & Associates, Ozarks on Two Wheels, KY3/KSPR and the City of Springfield announced the lineup for the Aug. 9-10, 2019 festival at a press conference held at the Discovery Cent...

City Council opens discussion on allocation of carryover funds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

At its March 5 Council Lunch Workshop, City Council opened discussions on how to allocate $2.8 million of a total of $4.8 million in carryover funds from the Fiscal Year (FY)2017 and FY2018 budgets, as well as heard from Finance Direc...

City Council considers ordinance amendments to pave way for legalized medical marijuana

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City Council considered proposed changes of the City’s Zoning Ordinance, initiating discussion for regulated use of medical marijuana at a Council lunch workshop Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Missouri voters approved Amendment 2 t...

City begins preparations for legalized medical marijuana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield’s Director of Planning and Development, Mary Lilly Smith, will present proposed updates to the city’s zoning/land use regulations related to medical marijuana at a City Council workshop, 11:30 a.m., Tue...

Reminder: Route 66 festival press conference at 10 a.m. at Discovery Center

MEDIA ALERT

Please join us at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 7 at Discovery Center of Springfield, 438 E. St. Louis, as the City of Springfield and partners KY3 / KSPR / CW, Aaron Sachs & Associates and the West Central Neighborhood Alliance formally announc...

City accepting public comments for FY2019-20 CDBG, HOME funding proposals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is accepting comments on the attached listing of projects and programs being considered for CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) and HOME (HOME Investment Partnerships Programs) funding during the City&...

Application deadline for type 2 short-term rental properties is Wednesday

Grace period for density limitations for type 2 rentals ends Wednesday.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Applications and forms for short-term rentals are now available on the City’s website at https://www.springfieldmo.gov/813/Applications-Checklists under ...

City’s ¼-cent capital improvement sales tax renewal to come forward April 2

Citizens are starting to notice a familiar sign that the City’s ¼-cent capital improvement sales tax is up for renewal. Signs reading “Completed as Promised,” “Coming Soon” and “Propos...

Citizens' Tax Oversight Committee Meeting canceled

Tonight’s meeting of the Citizens Tax Oversight Committee, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Busch Municipal Building, has been canceled due to impending inclement weather.

City offers new down-payment assistance loan program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s Planning and Development department is encouraging first-time home buyers to purchase homes in certain portions of Zone 1 and Zone 2 with a new down-payment assistance loan program, which ...

Applications, forms for short-term rentals now available online

Grace period for density limitations for type 2 rentals ends Feb. 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Applications and forms for short-term rentals are now available on the City’s website at https://www.springfieldmo.gov/813/Applications-Checklists under the...

February sales tax revenue continues upward trend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s sales tax revenues from the Missouri Department of Revenue are up 8 percent, or about $271,000, compared to budget with the February sales tax check. The check was $3,571,433 compared to the budgete...

2019 Capital Improvement Program Plan to go before P&Z, City Council in February

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

If approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council in February, the City of Springfield will start work on 126 capital improvement projects and programs during the 2019 fiscal year. Twenty-eight projects and programs...

City Council approves regulations on short-term rentals

Rental “type 2s” have until Feb. 27, 2019 as grace period

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Council approved regulations and definitions for short-term rental properties in the city of Springfield at their regular meeting Jan. 28, 2019.

Hosts wh...

Level Property Tax to fund 4 fire station projects

City seeking architect for two new stations and two replacements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Two of Springfield’s most underserved areas are getting brand-new fire stations while two of its oldest stations will be demolished and rebuilt, thanks to the r...

January sales tax revenue up nearly 6% compared to budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield’s sales tax revenues from the Missouri Department of Revenue are up 5.68 percent, or about $235,600, compared to budget with the January sales tax check. The check was $4,387,170 compared to the budge...

Police Chief Paul Williams to provide update to City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams will present an update on the department’s handling of sexual assaults at a regularly scheduled Council Lunch workshop at noon Tuesday, Jan. 15 in the Councilman Denny Whayne Conference...

City pedestrian safety program partners with Springfield Public Schools on new education initiatives

The City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program has partnered with Springfield Public Schools to offer a variety of education opportunities in the new year.

Launched in 2017, the SGF Yields program is an effort to combat a growing trend in pedest...

Developer withdraws rezoning request application for condo project on east Briar

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The developer of a single-family development condominium project at 1624 E. Briar has asked to withdraw his application requesting a zoning change from residential single family to a planned development. The application, therefore, wi...

City accepting public comments for FY2019-20 CDBG, HOME funding proposals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is accepting comments on the attached listing of projects and programs being considered for CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) and HOME (HOME Investment Partnerships Programs) funding during the City&...

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority to meet Jan. 5, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 5 at 4 p.m. electronically via videoconferencing technology due to City offices being closed to the public at this time.

C...

Dwayne Shmel named City’s new director of Building Development Services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dwayne Shmel has been selected as the City’s new director of Building Development Services (BDS), effective Jan. 11, 2021. Shmel replaces Harlan Hill, who served in the role from December 2017 until he resigned earlier this year to be...

Mayor Ken McClure shares holiday message for the community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

At City Hall, we end 2020 especially thankful for the blessing of family, friends and colleagues. 

"Together, with City and community leaders and each and every resident from across all four zones, we can move the city fo...

9-1-1 staff to issue BOLO on Christmas Eve

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A yearly tradition, the Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Department will be alerting law enforcement over the radio on Christmas Eve to be on the lookout (BOLO) for an unidentified flying object and a male with...

City dedicates Battlefield and Fremont improvement project with virtual ribbon cutting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In celebration of the completion of the Battlefield and Fremont Intersection and Roadway Widening project, the City and project partners released a virtual ribbon cutting video officially dedicating the project.

Completed on schedule i...

City seeking volunteers for Police Civilian Review Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

The City of Springfield is looking for people interested in joining the Police Civilian Review Board (PCRB). The board reviews citizen appeals of determinations made by the Police Department about specific police conduct ma...

Volunteers needed for local boards and commissions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

The City of Springfield is currently taking applications for a variety of boards and commissions. Volunteers are especially needed for the Landmarks Board and the Citizens' Tax Oversight Committee. Current board and commiss...

City Council extends masking, social distancing, occupancy restrictions until April 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

At the recommendation of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department and with the full support of health care partners in the region, City Council at its Dec. 14 meeting unanimously voted to extend the face covering, occupancy res...

City Council to consider bills to ratify union agreements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Council is expected to hear and consider a few bills tonight ratifying agreements with the City’s union firefighters, police officers and craft, trades, and labor employees . The agreements formalize issues such as pay improvemen...

Industrial Development Authority to meet Dec. 21 at 3 p.m.

Sign up by noon on Friday, Dec. 18 to attend or speak at the meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Industrial Development Authority will meet at 3 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21. Citizens wishing to attend or speak at the meeting are required to contact the ...

Media briefing at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

Leaders from the City of Springfield and Springfield-Greene County Health Department will provide a media briefing at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 in the training room of the Public Safety Center at 330 W. Scott.  

The briefing will go over...

City and Council mourn loss of former councilman

Statement from Springfield Mayor Ken McClure on behalf of City Council and the City of Springfield:

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure expresses sincere condolences to the family and friends of a former City Councilman who died Sunday after a battle w...

Landmarks Board to meet Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 to attend or speak at the meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The Landmarks Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to attend or speak at the meeting are requ...

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations to meet Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. on Monday to attend or speak at the meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to attend or speak at the ...

Planning & Zoning Commission to meet Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m., Tuesday Dec. 15 to attend or speak at meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. 

Citizens wishing to attend or speak at the meetin...

City to step up enforcement of masking ordinance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Manager Jason Gage has asked City departments to step up enforcement of the City’s ordinance requiring face coverings and social distancing. Health officials and police are primary enforcers of the ordinance.

Masks are p...

City Council to meet Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday to attend or speak at the meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to sign up to speak at the meeting, attend with someone who is speak...

City Council to hear update on masking ordinance at Tuesday's Council Lunch

MEDIA ALERT

At Tuesday’s Council Lunch Workshop, Director of Public Health Clay Goddard will update City Council on the masking ordinance, and discuss a possible extension of the masking and social distancing requirements. Tune in live at 11:30 a.m. at htt...

City passes “three-foot rule” to help increase pedestrian, bicycle safety at crosswalks

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The City of Springfield is now one of the few cities in the country where a driver is required to yield to pedestrians waiting near a crosswalk.   

In early November, City Council approved a series of City Code amendm...

City Council to meet Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday to attend or speak at the meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Nov. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to sign up to speak at the meeting, attend with someone who is speak...

Mayor Ken McClure shares Thanksgiving message for the community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thanksgiving for many is a time of thoughtful reflection. Mayor Ken McClure shares his Thanksgiving message for the community on this Thanksgiving eve. 

"Despite the many challenges we collectively face, there are so many...

Landmarks Board to meet Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 to attend or speak at the meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The Landmarks Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to attend or speak at the meeting are requi...

Board of Adjustment to meet Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 to attend or speak at the meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Board of Adjustment will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to speak at the meeting are required to contact ...

Media briefing at 2 p.m. today at Public Safety Center

MEDIA ALERT

Leaders from the City of Springfield, Greene County, Springfield-Greene County Health Department, CoxHealth, Mercy Springfield and the Missouri Foundation for Health will provide a media briefing at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in the t...

Mayor McClure calls for ringing of bells Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure is asking churches and other facilities with bells, chimes or carillons, to ring / play them at approximately 7:55 p.m., ­Saturday, Nov. 21 (or right after the Mayor’s tree is lit) for a moment of unity. I...

City Council hears progress report on community CARES Act allocations

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At Tuesday's Council Lunch Workshop, Planning & Development staff presented City Council with a progress report on the first round of local community-designated Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and HOME Pr...

Park Central Square Christmas Tree to be installed at 9 a.m. Tuesday

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City of Springfield Public Works will install the Park Central Square Christmas tree beginning at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 17. Tune in to a livestream of the installation on the City of SGF Facebook page. 

The 35-foot-tall Norway...

Public hearing on FY2019 CAPER scheduled for Nov. 24

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The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a public hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fiscal year 2019 at 6 p.m., Nov. 24.

Following the meeting presentat...

MEDIA ALERT: City to host Virtual Concept Development Event for Grant Avenue Parkway project Nov. 19

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The City of Springfield is asking the community to participate in the development of basic concept designs for the Grant Avenue Parkway corridor improvement project and corridor plan.

A Virtual Concept Development Event is scheduled 5:...

Mayor’s Tree Lighting Holiday Show and Festival of Lights Tip Sheet

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Mayor’s Tree Lighting Holiday Show and Festival of Lights Tip SheetSaturday Nov. 21, 7-8 p.m. SGFFestivalofLights.com 

Each year, Springfield Mayor Ken McClure is honored to kick off the holiday season by officially l...

Planning & Zoning Commission to meet Nov. 19

Sign up by 5 p.m., Tuesday Nov. 17 to attend or speak at meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Nov. 195 at 6:30 p.m. 

Citizens wishing to attend or speak at the meeti...

City Council to meet Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday to attend or speak at the meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to sign up to speak at the meeting, attend with someone who is speaki...

CACCD to meet Nov. 24

Sign up by noon on Monday, Nov. 23 to attend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technolog...

City seeking feedback for future of Commercial Street, Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Over the last several months, the City’s Planning and Development Department and Forward SGF consulting team have been working with eight focus groups to organize vision statements, goals and strategies for the Forward SGF C...

City to launch citizen survey

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The City of Springfield wants to hear from citizens on a variety of topics including public safety, law enforcement and race relations. In addition to listening sessions scheduled in November, the City will mail a survey to randomly s...

City seeks public input in Concept Development Phase for Grant Avenue Parkway project

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The City of Springfield is asking the community to participate in the development of basic concept designs for the Grant Avenue Parkway corridor improvement project and corridor plan.

A Virtual Concept Development Event is scheduled 5:...

Planning & Zoning Commission to meet Nov. 5

Sign up by 5 p.m., Tuesday Nov. 3 to attend or speak at meeting

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing due to City o...

Landmarks Board to meet Nov. 4

Sign up by noon Monday, Nov. 2 to attend or speak at meeting

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The Landmarks Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technology due to Ci...

City Council to meet Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday to attend or speak at the meeting

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City Council will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to sign up to speak at the meeting, attend with someone who is speaki...

Board of Adjustment to meet Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m.

Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 to attend or speak at the meeting

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The Board of Adjustment will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 1:30 p.m. via videoconferencing technology due to City offices being closed...

Environmental review records for CDBG Commercial Loan Program available for public comment

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The City of Springfield on or about Nov. 4 will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the purpose of providing low interest...

Tonight’s City Council Listening Session canceled

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Tonight’s City Council Listening Session, scheduled for 6-8 p.m. at Parkview High School, is canceled due to low response. The two citizens who signed up to speak tonight have been rescheduled to either the Nov. 9 or Nov. 23 listening...

CACCD to meet Oct. 27

Sign up by noon on Monday, Oct. 26 to attend

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The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technolog...

City recognizes Pedestrian Safety Month by highlighting safety strategies and progress

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Recognizing that October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, the City of Springfield is highlighting their strategies and progress in the effort to make Springfield a more pedestrian friendly community.

On average, 70 pedestrians are ...

Environmental review records for CDBG/HOME New Construction Program available for public comment

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The City of Springfield on or about Nov. 3 will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and HOME Investment Partnerships Program ...

Council wants to hear from citizens on crime, community race relations, race relations and policing

UPDATE: The Oct. 26 session has been canceled  due to low response. The two citizens who signed up to speak have been rescheduled to either the Nov. 9 or Nov. 23 listening sessions.  

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Springfield City Council will eng...

City Manager proposes changes in response to NAACP demands

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City Manager Jason Gage presented recommendations to City Council Tuesday night, following demands issued by the local NAACP. The three demands included: banning vascular neck restraints/choke holds or any form of neck restr...

Landmarks Board to meet Oct. 21

Sign up by noon Monday, Oct. 19 to attend or speak at the meeting.

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The Landmarks Board will have a regular scheduled meeting on October 21, 2020 at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held electronically via teleconferencing per the ...

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations to meet Oct. 21

Sign up by 5 p.m. on Monday to attend or speak at the meeting.

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The Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting October 21 at 5:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held via ...

‘Tough Talks’ series continues Oct. 22 with further dialogue on race relations

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Springfield’s “Tough Talks” series continues at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 22, with a second discussion aimed at race relations, “ERacism: Lived Experience in the Community.” We will be discussing how race and racism impact the experience...

Mayor to announce plans for holiday kickoff

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Mayor Ken McClure and the Ozarks Performing Arts League (OPAL) will reveal details about an upcoming community event at a media briefing at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Creamery Arts Center, 411 N. Sherman Parkway.

The briefing will take place outsi...

City issues RFQ for Construction Manager at Risk services for Renew Jordan Creek Project

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The City of Springfield has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) through 1 p.m., Nov. 16 for construction manager at risk services for the construction of the Renew Jordan Creek project from Main Avenue to Boonville Avenue.

Renew ...

City, Greene County Clerk partner to educate public on voting options with PSA

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Following a Sept. 22 press conference at the Greene County Elections Center with Missouri Secretary of State John R. Ashcroft, the City of Springfield and Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller have partnered to produce a public service ...

Environmental review records for CDBG home rehabilitation project area available for public comment

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The City of Springfield will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds for th...

Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights & Community Relations announces results of inclusiveness survey

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Results from a survey conducted by the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights earlier this year asking respondents to share their views on inclusiveness in the Springfield area are now available. 

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Masking requirement extended through Jan. 9

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After hearing from hundreds of speakers and reading tens of thousands of written and transcribed comments since first passing an ordinance in July requiring face coverings in public spaces, Springfield City Council at its Oct. 5 meeti...

Media briefing at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Public Safety Center

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The City of Springfield and the Springfield-Greene County Health Department will host a media briefing at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Training Room of the Public Safety Center, 330 W. Scott.

We ask that members of the media – one per outlet – arrive ...

Landmarks Board to meet Oct. 7

Sign up by noon Monday, Oct. 5 to attend or speak at meeting

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The Landmarks Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technology due to Ci...

Planning & Zoning Commission to meet Oct. 8

Sign up by 5 p.m., Tuesday Oct. 6 to attend or speak at meeting

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The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing due to City o...

Council to vote on Road to Recovery Phase 3B ordinance Monday night

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The City of Springfield and Springfield-Greene County Health Department have provided avenues for citizens to voice their opinions and get their questions answered on the proposed Road to Recovery Phase 3B ordinance that would extend ...

Apply to run for Mayor, 4 City Council seats starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1

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Those wishing to serve on Springfield’s City Council can download informational packets on the City’s website beginning at 8 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. Petitions must be obtained through the City Clerk's office by submitt...

MEDIA ALERT: Fassnight-focused virtual input event for Grant Avenue Parkway 6-7 p.m. tonight

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The City of Springfield will host a virtual visioning workshop for the Fassnight Neighborhood portion of the Grant Avenue Parkway project area at 6-7 p.m. tonight. The workshop will be conducted virtually at grantavenueparkway.com/fassnight and...

Community collaborative to launch new “Tough Talks” series

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A community collaborative will kick off a series of “tough talks” in conjunction with Missouri State University’s Public Affairs Conference on Oct. 1. Tough Talks are a series of community conversations geared toward positive action a...

CACCD to meet Sept. 22

Sign up by noon on Monday, Sept. 21 to attend

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The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 22. The meeting will be held via videoconferencing technol...

EPA visit highlights Springfield's Brownfields Program

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Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler and EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Gulliford were in Springfield Thursday to acknowledge the work done by the City of Springfield and its many partners in conjunction with t...

City to hire director of diversity and inclusion

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At the Sept. 8 City Council meeting, City Manager Jason Gage requested that City Council approve a measure allowing him to recruit and hire a Director of Diversity and Inclusion. The position will be a senior-level managemen...

Community Remembrance Coalition plans soil collection ceremony for Saturday