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2022 City News Releases

Posted on: March 21, 2022

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

Please join the City and partners at 10 a.m. Tuesday at History Museum on the Square for a press conference announcing the details of the 2022 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, planned for Aug. 12 and 13. If you are unable to join us in person, tune in on the festival’s Facebook page @birthplaceofroute66festival or at route66festivalsgf.com. 

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Other News in 2022 City News Releases

Public hearing on FY2023 funds and HUD Annual Action Plan

Posted on: December 28, 2022

Update: Cold Weather Shelters

Posted on: December 20, 2022

With dangerously low temps expected, public agencies provide cold-weather safety information

Posted on: December 21, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: Public entities to host news briefing on expected weather event

Posted on: December 20, 2022

Ceremony honoring U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt held to unveil details of airport terminal renaming

Posted on: December 16, 2022

Airport's Midfield Terminal renaming ceremony today at 1:30 p.m.

Posted on: December 16, 2022

City seeking applicants for grant funds for development of affordable housing units

Posted on: December 15, 2022

Rezoning case at property near Sunshine and National postponed at applicant’s request

Posted on: December 13, 2022

City Council receives FY 2022 independent audit report

Posted on: December 13, 2022

Rezoning case at property near Sunshine and National coming to P&Z

Posted on: December 12, 2022

City to begin housing study process this week

Posted on: December 12, 2022

Danny Perches named City assistant director of Economic Vitality

Posted on: December 5, 2022

City’s pedestrian safety program receives national, regional awards in 2022

Posted on: December 5, 2022

Council approves renaming Midfield Terminal after U.S. Senator Roy Blunt

Posted on: November 28, 2022

Council to consider renaming Midfield Terminal after U.S. Senator Roy Blunt

Posted on: November 23, 2022

City awarded $17 Million in state Water Infrastructure Grants to help fund 14 stormwater projects

Posted on: November 22, 2022
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Former Mayor N.L.“Mac” McCartney remembered

Posted on: November 21, 2022

Festivities on the square begin at 6 p.m.

Posted on: November 19, 2022

City traffic engineers provide tips for avoiding Black Friday traffic congestion on Nov. 25

Posted on: November 17, 2022

Brock Rowe named director of Building Development Services

Posted on: November 17, 2022

David Mercer to join Springfield Municipal Court

Posted on: November 14, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: Park Central Square Christmas Tree to be installed at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15

Posted on: November 10, 2022

APD Urban Planning + Management selected to perform Springfield housing study

Posted on: November 10, 2022

City, CU to kick off Lake Springfield planning process Nov. 17

Posted on: November 9, 2022

City soliciting proposals for discretionary Community Development Block Grant funding projects

Posted on: November 9, 2022

Outdoor sculptures sought for Commercial Street Historic District

Posted on: November 8, 2022

Sam Hamra receives prestigious Key to the City

Posted on: October 31, 2022

Mayor McClure to present Key to the City on Monday

Posted on: October 27, 2022

Fassnight Creek improvements at the Art Museum awarded 2022 Project of the Year by APWA

Posted on: October 25, 2022

Saturday night’s Mayor’s Tree Lighting to feature diverse group of artists

Posted on: November 16, 2022

Construction of Fassnight Greenway Trail connection through Phelps Grove Park set to begin Oct. 19

Posted on: October 19, 2022

Springfield Police to restart pedestrian safety Yield Checks at Springfield crosswalks on Oct. 20

Posted on: October 18, 2022

City housing study to tailor neighborhood revitalization strategy

Posted on: October 17, 2022

Forvis completes assessment of City’s construction and Level Property Tax Plan bond

Posted on: October 14, 2022

ARPA Review Committee to recommend $7M in allocations for homeless services, affordable housing

Posted on: October 11, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: City ARPA Committee to Convene Oct. 11

Posted on: October 10, 2022

City of Springfield seeking qualified candidates for Board of Public Utilities

Posted on: October 7, 2022

City issues Request for Qualifications for design of Springfield Art Museum renovation and expansion

Posted on: October 7, 2022

Oct. 31 City Council meeting canceled

Posted on: October 6, 2022

Public gets view of Grant Avenue Parkway Redevelopment Plan

Posted on: September 30, 2022

Apply to run for Mayor, five City Council seats starting at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3

Posted on: September 29, 2022

City of Springfield Environmental Services names Erick Roberts as assistant director

Posted on: September 28, 2022

Sunshine and National rezoning case postponed to Nov. 17 P&Z meeting

Posted on: September 27, 2022

C-Street public parking lot at Campbell Avenue and Pacific Street to close Sept. 27 for improvements

Posted on: September 21, 2022

Property owners invited to learn about proposed Grant Avenue Parkway Redevelopment Plan Sept. 29

Posted on: September 21, 2022

Local Continuum of Care posts applications for homeless services projects for public comment

Posted on: September 20, 2022

City to host public input meeting Sept. 28 to discuss next round of C-Street TIF projects

Posted on: September 20, 2022

William “Bill” Darr receives prestigious Key to the City

Posted on: September 19, 2022
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Mayor Ken McClure to honor Bill Darr with the Key to the City

Posted on: September 15, 2022
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Bruce Hornsby to headline Springfield Jazz Festival

Posted on: September 14, 2022

City, CU select firm to plan future of Lake Springfield area

Posted on: September 12, 2022

Sunshine and National rezoning case postponed to Oct. 6 P&Z meeting

Posted on: September 7, 2022

Public hearing on FY2021 CAPER scheduled for Sept. 20

Posted on: September 13, 2022

Bird E-scooter company to launch rental operations in Springfield beginning Sept. 1

Posted on: September 1, 2022
Project Aerial

City of Springfield awarded $1.5 million transportation infrastructure grant

Posted on: August 25, 2022

Public Works improves traffic safety infrastructure in preparation for students going back to school

Posted on: August 24, 2022

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival announces winning car show entries

Posted on: August 17, 2022

Festival founders present Woodruff Award to Cora Scott and Phyllis Ferguson

Posted on: August 13, 2022
Connecting the Community with Love Float

Featured floats add to 2022 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Parade

Posted on: August 12, 2022

Emerald City Band rocks downtown at Route 66 Festival Kickoff Concert

Posted on: August 11, 2022

Road closures for 2022 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

Posted on: August 9, 2022

C-Street public parking lot at Robberson Avenue and Pacific Street to close Aug. 15 for improvements

Posted on: August 8, 2022

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

Posted on: August 8, 2022

Andy's Frozen Custard launches Route 66 Festival competition

Posted on: August 8, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: Press conference Thursday to report out Prosper Springfield progress

Posted on: August 3, 2022

City to host Forward SGF launch events in each council zone

Posted on: August 3, 2022

City Council allocates $31.3M in ARPA funding requests

Posted on: July 27, 2022
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Springfield Deputy City Manager Maurice Jones Credentialed by International Local Government Managem

Posted on: July 27, 2022

Register now for the Birthplace of Route 66 Parade

Posted on: July 25, 2022

City of Springfield issues reminder about rules for political sign placement

Posted on: July 25, 2022

Grant Avenue Parkway construction on schedule for section one reopening by start of school year

Posted on: July 20, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: Informational open house on Kansas Avenue roadway improvements 5-7 p.m. July 14

Posted on: July 13, 2022

Sewer smoke testing in Ravenwood, Prairie View Heights subdivisions planned July 25-29

Posted on: July 13, 2022

City to host launch event for Comprehensive Plan July 21

Posted on: July 11, 2022

Reconstruction of Division Street between National and Glenstone expected to begin July 11

Posted on: July 6, 2022

Driver crosswalk compliance rate increases to 52% for second quarter 2022

Posted on: July 6, 2022

City Council to hear first reading of ordinances to allocate ARPA funds on July 11

Posted on: July 6, 2022

Springfield Environmental Services issues Request for Qualifications for professional services

Posted on: July 5, 2022

Wendy Garrison named Municipal Court chief judge

Posted on: July 1, 2022

City to host informational open house on Kansas Avenue roadway improvements July 14

Posted on: June 30, 2022

Brendan Griesemer inducted into American Institute of Certified Planners College of Fellows

Posted on: June 29, 2022

Colten Harris named Young Engineer of the Year by Missouri Society of Professional Engineers

Posted on: June 28, 2022

City’s Draft HUD Annual Action Plan available for public review until 5 p.m. July 8, 2022

Posted on: June 23, 2022

Approved fee increases at Noble Hill Landfill, Yardwaste Recycling Center to take effect July 1

Posted on: June 22, 2022

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

Posted on: June 17, 2022

Hatch Foundation to host First Annual Celebrate Springfield!

Posted on: June 13, 2022

City Council remembers Councilman Denny Whayne

Posted on: June 5, 2022

Mayor Ken McClure encourages citizens to embrace the future and continue to dream in annual address

Posted on: June 2, 2022

City Council to review chapters of draft Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan Thursday

Posted on: May 31, 2022

Mayor to present annual State of the City Address Thursday morning

Posted on: May 31, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: GAP Construction Kickoff Ceremony 10 a.m. Thursday

Posted on: May 17, 2022

City issues request for qualifications for Lake Springfield master plan

Posted on: May 17, 2022

City highlights role of infrastructure, staff dedication during National Public Works Week May 15-21

Posted on: May 16, 2022

Traffic impacts expected on National Avenue, Battlefield Road beginning May 12

Posted on: May 10, 2022

CACCD to hold public hearing on HOME-ARP Program Allocation Plan at 6 p.m.

Posted on: May 24, 2022

City to kick off Grant Avenue Parkway construction at May 19 celebration

Posted on: May 6, 2022

FY2022-2023 City budget workshops begin

Posted on: April 29, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: Learn about the next phase of the Grant Avenue Parkway project at April 19 Open House

Posted on: April 18, 2022

Mayor’s Initiative on Equity & Inclusion presents proposed guiding principles

Posted on: April 18, 2022

City's ARPA Review Committee to meet Tuesday

Posted on: April 18, 2022

Celebrate Earth Day 2022 in Springfield with movies, cleanup events and festivals

Posted on: April 14, 2022

City invites the public to learn more about the next phase of the Grant Avenue Parkway project

Posted on: April 12, 2022

City Council appoints Monica Horton to fill Zone 1 seat

Posted on: April 12, 2022

Chief Municipal Judge Todd Thornhill leaves legacy of service

Posted on: April 11, 2022

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

Posted on: April 8, 2022

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival back on the Mother Road in 2022

Posted on: March 28, 2022

City Council to interview Zone 1 applicants April 12

Posted on: March 28, 2022

Planning & Development staff, consultants update City Council on Forward SGF progress

Posted on: March 22, 2022

City issues Request for Qualifications for professional engineering and design services

Posted on: March 21, 2022

City Council to hear update on Forward SGF at Tuesday workshop

Posted on: March 21, 2022

Brock Rowe named interim director of Building Development Services

Posted on: March 14, 2022

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure sends condolences to Joplin Police Department

Posted on: March 9, 2022

City’s recommendations for HUD program funds available for public review until 5 p.m. April 6

Posted on: March 7, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: Commercial Street TIF Public Projects Open House March 10

Posted on: March 7, 2022

Springfield Art Museum receives $5 million lead gift to capital campaign project

Posted on: March 3, 2022
Amanda Ohlensehlen portrait

Amanda Ohlensehlen named Springfield’s Director of Economic Vitality

Posted on: March 3, 2022
SPD and SFD hockey teams

Police, Fire face off on the ice, raise $7,300 for charity

Posted on: March 3, 2022

BKD completes assessment of City’s Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard administration

Posted on: March 3, 2022

Springfield fire chief graduates from Center for Homeland Security program

Posted on: March 2, 2022

Tuesday's Community Involvement Committee meeting canceled

Posted on: February 28, 2022

City to host Commercial Street TIF Public Projects Open House March 10

Posted on: February 28, 2022

REMINDER: Springfield Art Museum announcement at 5 p.m. today

Posted on: March 3, 2022

REMINDER: Flag ceremony today at 2 p.m. on Park Central Square

Posted on: March 1, 2022

All City recycling centers reopened to the public under normal operating hours

Posted on: February 25, 2022

Zone 1 City Council seat application period now open

Posted on: February 25, 2022

City Clerk details process for filling Zone 1 City Council vacancy

Posted on: February 23, 2022

Public hearing on FY2022 HUD Annual Action Plan rescheduled for March 1

Posted on: February 23, 2022

City recycling facilities to remain closed Feb. 24 due to inclement weather

Posted on: February 24, 2022

Councilwoman Angela Romine vacates seat to file candidacy for State Senate seat

Posted on: February 22, 2022

City begins study of revitalization and economic development tools along Grant Avenue Parkway

Posted on: February 16, 2022

Public hearing for Brody Corners TIF Plan Feb. 22

Posted on: February 15, 2022

City partners with Springfield Public Schools to celebrate Crossing Guard Appreciation Day Feb. 17

Posted on: February 15, 2022

U.S. Dept. of Commerce invests $800K in plan redevelopment of former coal power plant site

Posted on: February 11, 2022

City of Springfield soliciting bids for 19 surplus properties

Posted on: February 11, 2022

City seeks to fill boards and commissions vacancies

Posted on: February 9, 2022

Restore SGF announces first round of pledges to spur reinvestment in historic neighborhoods

Posted on: February 8, 2022

City to take measures to ensure social distancing at tonight’s meeting

Posted on: January 24, 2022

City Council adopts new design for official Springfield flag

Posted on: January 11, 2022

Susan Istenes named City of Springfield Planning & Development Director

Posted on: January 10, 2022

Cris Swaters named Springfield Police Department Public Affairs Officer

Posted on: January 7, 2022

RESCHEDULED: City Council, CACCD to discuss HUD plans at Jan. 6, 2022 public hearing

Posted on: January 6, 2022