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2018 City News Releases

Posted on: March 1, 2018

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 year is an all-free musical lineup, Mother Roadster raffle of a 1932 Ford Roadster benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children and improved registration process through Eventbrite.

Online car and motorcycle show registration will open at 1 p.m. March 1 at https://www.route66festivalsgf.com. Those who’d like to print out the registration form and register in person can do so 10 a.m.-noon at the Gillioz March 1.

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For more information, please visit route66festivalsgf or contact Cora Scott, City of Springfield, at 417-864-1009 or [email protected]

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Other News in 2018 City News Releases

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

Posted on: December 24, 2018

Hearing on FY2019 HUD Annual Action Plan scheduled for January

Posted on: December 20, 2018

City Council receives FY 2018 independent audit report

Posted on: December 18, 2018

City Council to honor former Councilman Denny Whayne Friday

Posted on: December 17, 2018

City sales tax revenue down nearly 4% in December

Posted on: December 17, 2018

Fire Chief and Police Chief warn against fake bomb threats

Posted on: December 14, 2018

Rhonda Lewsader named Springfield City Attorney

Posted on: December 14, 2018

Dec. 10 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: November 19, 2018

Mayor Ken McClure sends holiday wishes in video Christmas Card

Posted on: December 5, 2018

Airport Task Force presents report to City Council

Posted on: December 4, 2018

City Manager Jason Gage selects two deputy city managers

Posted on: December 4, 2018

City mourns passing of former Mayor Paul Redfearn

Posted on: December 3, 2018

Nov. 19 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: November 19, 2018

City Council honors former Councilman Denny Whayne

Posted on: November 19, 2018

City Council outlines 2019 legislative priorities

Posted on: November 19, 2018

Holiday Crossroads album available for purchase, download

Posted on: November 19, 2018

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

Posted on: November 15, 2018

City sales tax revenue rebounds with November payment

Posted on: November 15, 2018

Public Works crews prepare for predicted precipitation

Posted on: November 11, 2018

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

Posted on: November 9, 2018

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

Posted on: November 9, 2018

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

Posted on: November 7, 2018

Holiday compilation CD features Springfield musical entertainers

Posted on: November 7, 2018

Nov. 5 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: November 6, 2018

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

Posted on: November 5, 2018

Developer requests postponement of zoning hearing on Galloway properties

Posted on: November 1, 2018

Andrew Lear appointed to City Council General Seat C

Posted on: October 25, 2018

Oct. 22 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 23, 2018

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

Posted on: October 22, 2018

October sales tax revenues fall 10% short of budgeted amount

Posted on: October 18, 2018

Treasures of the City event this evening at City Government Plaza

Posted on: October 18, 2018

Council selects seven finalists for vacant General C Council seat

Posted on: October 16, 2018

Fifteen apply for General C vacant City Council Seat

Posted on: October 13, 2018

City to roll out new construction permitting software next week

Posted on: October 9, 2018

Springfield Art Museum announces visionary 30-year master plan

Posted on: October 9, 2018

Oct. 8 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 8, 2018

Big plans considered for Springfield Art Museum

Posted on: October 8, 2018

City Council accepting applications for City Utilities Board

Posted on: October 4, 2018

Discussions begin on ¼-cent capital improvement renewal proposal

Posted on: October 2, 2018

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

Posted on: September 29, 2018

Accounting firm completes audits of PII, fee study processes

Posted on: September 27, 2018

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

Posted on: September 26, 2018

Jasmine Bailey named Springfield Police Department Public Affairs Officer

Posted on: September 26, 2018

9th annual Springfield Jazz Festival this Saturday

Posted on: September 26, 2018

Sept. 24 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: September 24, 2018

City Council to consider support for innovation district project

Posted on: September 21, 2018

Agencies collaborate to ensure successful Presidential visit Friday

Posted on: September 20, 2018

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

Posted on: September 20, 2018

Councilwoman Kristi Fulnecky tenders resignation

Posted on: September 20, 2018
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Square sculpture takes autumn tumble Friday at 7:30 a.m.

Posted on: September 18, 2018

City Council applications available Oct. 1, 2018

Posted on: September 18, 2018

Developer requests postponing zoning hearing on Galloway property

Posted on: September 11, 2018

Sept. 10 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: September 10, 2018

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

Posted on: September 10, 2018

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

Posted on: September 8, 2018

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

Posted on: September 6, 2018

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

Posted on: September 6, 2018

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

Posted on: September 5, 2018

Aug. 27 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: August 27, 2018

Springfield City Attorney to take new role in Denver, Colorado

Posted on: August 22, 2018

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

Posted on: August 16, 2018

City sales tax revenue up in second month of fiscal year

Posted on: August 14, 2018

Aug. 13 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: August 13, 2018

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

Posted on: August 13, 2018

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

Posted on: August 11, 2018

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

Posted on: August 10, 2018

Mayor Ken McClure issues statement on local vote

Posted on: August 7, 2018

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

Posted on: August 7, 2018

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure congratulates Lasers on Championship Win

Posted on: August 6, 2018

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

Posted on: August 2, 2018

July 30 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: August 2, 2018

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

Posted on: July 31, 2018

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

Posted on: July 31, 2018

City of Springfield servers down

Posted on: July 30, 2018

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

Posted on: July 23, 2018

Springfield takes proactive stance to preserve trees

Posted on: July 23, 2018

City adds data to monthly sales tax revenue reports

Posted on: July 20, 2018

Residents urged to seek relief from heat as temperatures rise

Posted on: July 20, 2018

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure extends sympathy

Posted on: July 20, 2018

City issues request for proposal for landfill greenhouse project

Posted on: July 18, 2018

July 16 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: July 16, 2018

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

Posted on: July 13, 2018

July 2 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: July 3, 2018

Community Partnership, City invite community to special announcement at Pepperdine

Posted on: June 26, 2018

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

Posted on: June 26, 2018

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

Posted on: June 26, 2018

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

Posted on: June 19, 2018

June 18 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: June 18, 2018
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Square sculpture takes summertime tumble Thursday at 7:30 a.m.

Posted on: June 18, 2018

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

Posted on: June 18, 2018

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

Posted on: June 13, 2018

Mayor McClure Presents 2018 State of the City

Posted on: June 7, 2018

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

Posted on: June 6, 2018

June 4 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: June 4, 2018

Jason Gage named Springfield City Manager

Posted on: June 1, 2018

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

Posted on: May 30, 2018

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

Posted on: May 30, 2018

Citizen Resource Center Coordinator Claudia Crighton to retire this week

Posted on: May 30, 2018

Mayor issues statement on new state leadership

Posted on: May 29, 2018

Neighborhood Advisory Council elects Rusty Worley as next chair

Posted on: May 24, 2018
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City releases Public Works annual report during National Public Works Week

Posted on: May 22, 2018

May 21 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 21, 2018

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

Posted on: May 24, 2018

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

Posted on: May 21, 2018

City Council names two finalists in City Manager search

Posted on: May 16, 2018

May sales tax up 22 percent compared to budget

Posted on: May 9, 2018

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

Posted on: May 9, 2018

City celebrates National Economic Development Week with several announcements

Posted on: May 9, 2018

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

Posted on: May 8, 2018

May 7 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 7, 2018

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

Posted on: May 4, 2018

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

Posted on: May 1, 2018

City issues Zone Blitz Final Report

Posted on: April 30, 2018

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

Posted on: April 30, 2018

City budget workshops begin

Posted on: April 24, 2018

April 23 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: April 23, 2018

Mayor sends condolences to family and friends of Harry Cooper

Posted on: April 23, 2018

Zone 4 Town Hall meeting tonight at Kickapoo High School Theater

Posted on: April 18, 2018

EPA Region 7 Superfund Division Director to visit Springfield on Monday

Posted on: April 13, 2018

10 census tracts in Springfield designated Opportunity Zones

Posted on: April 12, 2018

April sales tax down less than 1 percent

Posted on: April 11, 2018

City Council seeking public input in search for new city manager

Posted on: April 10, 2018

April 9 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: April 9, 2018

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

Posted on: April 9, 2018

Second Give 5 class to graduate Thursday

Posted on: April 4, 2018

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

Posted on: March 29, 2018

Accounting firm completes audit of Municipal Court

Posted on: March 28, 2018

March 26 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: March 26, 2018

Errin Kemper named City's next Director of Environmental Services

Posted on: March 22, 2018

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

Posted on: March 13, 2018

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

Posted on: March 13, 2018

March 12 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: March 12, 2018

March sales tax revenues down 5 percent

Posted on: March 8, 2018

Matthew Simpson selected to fill Zone 4 City Council seat

Posted on: March 6, 2018

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

Posted on: March 2, 2018

City Environmental Services director announces retirement

Posted on: March 2, 2018

2018 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival entertainment announced

Posted on: March 1, 2018

Feb. 26 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: February 26, 2018

Zone 4 Applicants to be interviewed by City Council March 6

Posted on: February 16, 2018

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

Posted on: February 14, 2018

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

Posted on: February 14, 2018

Feb. 12 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: February 12, 2018

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

Posted on: February 12, 2018

February sales tax up 19 percent compared to budget

Posted on: February 12, 2018

Build My Future Collaborative receives national award

Posted on: February 8, 2018

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

Posted on: February 8, 2018

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

Posted on: February 7, 2018

City Clerk details process for filling Zone 4 City Council vacancy

Posted on: February 2, 2018

Jan. 29 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: January 29, 2018

Mayor's Commission for Children welcomes new members

Posted on: January 29, 2018

Level Property Tax Implementation Budget presented to City Council

Posted on: January 23, 2018

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

Posted on: January 23, 2018

City seeking proposals for sale and reuse of former fire stations

Posted on: January 18, 2018

Jan. 16 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: January 16, 2018

January sales tax check continues upward trend

Posted on: January 12, 2018

Wendy Garrison to join Springfield Municipal Court Jan. 30

Posted on: January 11, 2018

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

Posted on: January 10, 2018

City to launch educational campaign on trash management system

Posted on: January 9, 2018

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

Posted on: January 5, 2018