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2017 City News Releases

Posted on: April 28, 2017

Doling, Bradford Park neighborhood cleanups rescheduled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Update: Doling's has been rescheduled for May 13 and Bradford Park's has been rescheduled for May 20.


Due to the threat of severe weather this weekend, Doling and Bradford Park's neighborhood cleanups are canceled and will be rescheduled for sometime in May. The safety of the residents of these neighborhoods and the volunteers who assist with the cleanups is of utmost concern. We apologize for any inconvenience and will communicate the rescheduled dates as soon as possible. 

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For more information, please call Community Partnership of the Ozarks at 417-888-2020.

 


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Other News in 2017 City News Releases

City looks back at year's events in annual video

Posted on: December 30, 2017

Springfield Mayor urges citizens to support WOW in national contest

Posted on: December 26, 2017

City Council receives FY 2017 independent audit report

Posted on: December 19, 2017

December sales tax payment rebounds after three below-budget months

Posted on: December 18, 2017
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Dec. 11 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: December 11, 2017

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

Posted on: December 11, 2017

City Council to vote on pedestrian safety ordinance

Posted on: December 11, 2017

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

Posted on: December 5, 2017

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

Posted on: December 4, 2017

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

Posted on: December 4, 2017

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

Posted on: December 1, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: City Council to discuss animal control issues

Posted on: November 28, 2017
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Nov. 27 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: November 27, 2017

November sales tax check down 7% compared to budget

Posted on: November 22, 2017

Fire chief accepted into Fire Service Executive Development Institute

Posted on: November 22, 2017

City Council hears findings of Street and Intersection Pedestrian Safety Study

Posted on: November 21, 2017

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

Posted on: November 21, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Plans come together for Downtown Tree Lighting

Posted on: November 17, 2017

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

Posted on: November 15, 2017
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Nov. 13 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: November 13, 2017

Petition to repeal pit bull ban sufficient

Posted on: November 20, 2017

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

Posted on: November 7, 2017

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

Posted on: November 4, 2017

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

Posted on: November 2, 2017

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

Posted on: November 1, 2017

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

Posted on: October 31, 2017
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Oct. 30 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 30, 2017

HUD approves City’s Annual Action Plan

Posted on: October 24, 2017

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

Posted on: October 24, 2017

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

Posted on: October 23, 2017

Director of Building Development Services Chris Straw to retire

Posted on: October 18, 2017
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City seeking candidates for Board of Public Utilities

Posted on: October 18, 2017

Neighborhoods encouraged to take advantage of free cleanup program

Posted on: October 17, 2017
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Oct. 16 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 16, 2017

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

Posted on: October 13, 2017

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

Posted on: October 13, 2017

Clay Goddard named Springfield-Greene County director of health

Posted on: October 10, 2017

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

Posted on: October 9, 2017

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

Posted on: October 12, 2017

Additional parks and sidewalks to be constructed with HUD funds

Posted on: October 5, 2017
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July sales tax revenue up

Posted on: July 8, 2014
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Oct. 2 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 2, 2017

Springfield Public Works and Environmental Services departments reaccredited by the APWA

Posted on: September 27, 2017
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Sept. 18 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: September 6, 2017

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

Posted on: September 17, 2017

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

Posted on: September 15, 2017

Second public meeting for Kearney Street Redevelopment Plan tonight

Posted on: September 25, 2017

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

Posted on: September 12, 2017

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

Posted on: September 12, 2017

Sept. 5 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: September 6, 2017

Group cited for aggressive panhandling

Posted on: August 31, 2017

Deputy City Manager Tim Smith announces he will retire at the end of the year

Posted on: September 1, 2017

City Council approves putting continuation of level property tax on fall ballot

Posted on: August 29, 2017

City Council continues discussion on level property tax continuation

Posted on: August 25, 2017

First reading of pit bull ordinance delayed until Sept. 18

Posted on: August 24, 2017

City Council to meet today to discuss level property tax continuation

Posted on: August 22, 2017

Scenic Avenue to close at railroad crossing north of Battlefield Road Aug. 21- 27

Posted on: August 22, 2017

Safety improvements at two Battlefield Road intersections to begin Aug. 28

Posted on: August 22, 2017

Aug. 21 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: August 21, 2017

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

Posted on: August 21, 2017

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

Posted on: August 15, 2017

BIRTHPLACE OF ROUTE 66 FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY AND PRE-PARADE PARTY

Posted on: August 9, 2017

Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights to host community meeting Aug. 16

Posted on: August 9, 2017

Aug. 7 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: August 7, 2017

Frisco Lane officially on track following City Council approval

Posted on: August 7, 2017

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

Posted on: August 7, 2017

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

Posted on: August 2, 2017

Sheriff to begin accepting City of Springfield municipal inmates

Posted on: July 28, 2017

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

Posted on: July 28, 2017

Proclamation recognizes City Utilities’ commitment to renewable energy

Posted on: July 27, 2017

July 24 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: July 24, 2017

July 10 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: July 11, 2017

July sales tax revenues up 6% compared to budget

Posted on: July 7, 2017

Committee considers use of level property tax for unfunded needs

Posted on: July 5, 2017

Brigitte Marrs appointed executive director of Mayor’s Commission for Children

Posted on: June 29, 2017

City releases internal audit reports for cashier operations, accounts payable and cash disbursements

Posted on: June 27, 2017

June 26 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: June 26, 2017

City seeking candidates for Board of Public Utilities

Posted on: June 26, 2017

Five honored, 22 others recognized at 26th annual Gift of Time luncheon

Posted on: June 23, 2017

Square sculpture to be tumbled Wednesday, June 21 in honor of Tom Billionis

Posted on: June 15, 2017

Square sculpture to be tumbled Wednesday, June 21 in honor of Tom Billionis

Posted on: June 15, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Alliance continues work to house homeless from East Kearney Camps

Posted on: June 12, 2017

June 12 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: June 12, 2017

City Council approves City budget; prioritizes public safety

Posted on: June 12, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Alliance continues work to house homeless from East Kearney Camps

Posted on: June 12, 2017

Mayor Ken McClure testifies before governor’s committee in support of economic development tools

Posted on: June 7, 2017

June sales tax revenues down 10% compared to budget

Posted on: June 7, 2017

Day 2 of MARC results in 54 new intakes

Posted on: June 6, 2017

Second Cruise Kearney! event this Friday

Posted on: June 6, 2017

Day 1 of MARC a success

Posted on: June 5, 2017

Community Involvement Committee to hear presentations, panel discussion about substance misuse

Posted on: June 5, 2017

Mayor Ken McClure in State of the City address: SGF truly a great city

Posted on: June 1, 2017

Mayor Ken McClure to present first State of the City address this morning

Posted on: June 1, 2017

Capital improvement grants awarded to eight neighborhoods through Neighborhood Works Program

Posted on: May 31, 2017

May 30 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 30, 2017

City Manager wraps up annual budget workshop

Posted on: May 30, 2017

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

Posted on: May 30, 2017

David Pennington to be sworn in as Fire Chief

Posted on: May 25, 2017

Cruise Kearney kickoff event at 6 p.m. Friday

Posted on: May 23, 2017

David Pennington named Springfield Fire Chief

Posted on: May 19, 2017

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

Posted on: August 23, 2017

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

Posted on: May 18, 2017

May 15 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 15, 2017

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

Posted on: May 9, 2017

City budget workshops for Fiscal Year 2018 continue Tuesday

Posted on: May 8, 2017

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

Posted on: May 5, 2017

May 1 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 1, 2017

Gift of Time nomination deadline extended to Friday at midnight

Posted on: May 30, 2017

Council narrows field to six for open General Seat D

Posted on: April 26, 2017

Planning firm presents key findings in Kearney Street corridor study at Council Lunch

Posted on: April 25, 2017

Developer requests zoning case be sent to Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration

Posted on: April 24, 2017

City releases 2016 year in review report

Posted on: April 21, 2017

April 17 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: April 17, 2017

Mayor Ken McClure testifies before transportation task force

Posted on: August 23, 2017

Councilwoman hopes to see classic cars cruise Kearney again

Posted on: April 17, 2017

Ken McClure sworn in as Mayor of Springfield

Posted on: April 11, 2017

New Mayor Ken McClure to be sworn in Tuesday, April 11

Posted on: April 7, 2017

April sales tax revenues down 5% compared to budget

Posted on: April 7, 2017

April 3 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: April 3, 2017

AT&T service to 9-1-1 restored

Posted on: April 3, 2017

Reverse vendor fair to offer businesses access to multiple public agencies in one location

Posted on: March 29, 2017

Proposed program could help get panhandlers off the streets and into jobs

Posted on: March 21, 2017

March 20 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: March 20, 2017

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival partners announce 2017 event lineup

Posted on: March 9, 2017

CANCELLED: AT&T confirms service to 9-1-1 restored

Posted on: March 8, 2017

AT&T customers unable to call 9-1-1

Posted on: March 8, 2017

March sales tax revenues down 8% compared to budget; shortfall due to processing delays

Posted on: March 8, 2017

Francine Pratt to lead Prosper Springfield

Posted on: March 7, 2017

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival partners to announce 2017 event lineup

Posted on: March 7, 2017

March 6 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: March 6, 2017

REMINDER: Impacting Poverty Commission announcement today at 12:45 p.m.

Posted on: March 7, 2017

Feb. 21 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: February 21, 2017

Darla Morrison named City Human Resources Director

Posted on: February 17, 2017

Feb. 6 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: February 6, 2017

February sales tax revenues down 4% compared to budget

Posted on: February 6, 2017

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

Posted on: February 2, 2017

City Council presented with Jefferson Avenue Footbridge options

Posted on: January 31, 2017

Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 calls for service increase in 2016

Posted on: January 31, 2017

Jan. 23 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: January 23, 2017

Roster for City Council candidates certified and submitted

Posted on: January 20, 2017

David Holtmann named City Finance Director

Posted on: January 20, 2017

Impacting Poverty Commission issues one-year report

Posted on: January 19, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Council workshop rescheduled Jan. 31

Posted on: January 17, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Council workshop tonight cancelled

Posted on: January 17, 2017

Building Development Services proposes updates to housing code

Posted on: January 17, 2017

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

Posted on: January 13, 2017

Public service agencies prepared for impending weather event

Posted on: January 11, 2017

Mayor Pro Tem Ken McClure testifies on statewide TNC bill

Posted on: January 10, 2017

City Manager Greg Burris to transition to new role

Posted on: November 14, 2017

Jan. 9 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: January 9, 2017

January sales tax revenues up 5% compared to budget

Posted on: January 6, 2017

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

Posted on: January 6, 2017