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2018 City News Releases

Posted on: December 3, 2018

City mourns passing of former Mayor Paul Redfearn

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


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 individuals, such as Mr. Redfearn to provide volunteer leadership. His contributions to our community will live on.”

 

Paul Redfearn served as a Zone 4 Springfield City Councilmember from 1973 to 1977. He was sworn in as Mayor in 1979 and served until 1981. Redfearn served a total of eight years on City Council and was chosen by his peers on City Council to serve as Mayor during his final two years.

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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

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

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

Posted on: March 1, 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