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Wendy Garrison named Municipal Court chief judge

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Municipal Court Judge Wendy Garrison has been named chief judge of the court, effective July 3. She replaces Todd Thornhill, who passed away in April. The City will fill the vacancy created by Garrison’s promotion to chief judge as so...

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

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The City of Springfield is gathering feedback on conceptual design plans for safety and pedestrian improvements along Kansas Avenue between Walnut Lawn and Maplewood streets in the Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood.  

An informat...

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

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The City of Springfield is gathering feedback on conceptual design plans for safety and pedestrian improvements along Kansas Avenue between Walnut Lawn and Maplewood streets in the Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood.  

An informat...

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

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Springfield Public Works Superintendent of Streets Colten Harris has been named Young Engineer of the Year by the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE), a professional association representing licensed professional enginee...

June 27 City Council meeting summary

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

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The City of Springfield’s Draft FY 2022-2023 HUD Annual Action Plan is available for public review and comment until 5 p.m. July 8, 2022. Written comments may be sent to [email protected] Copies of the Annu...

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

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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 ...

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

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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 ...

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

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Recent sewer rate benchmarking study indicates Springfield wastewater rates are below rates of similar cities in Missouri and Midwest.   

Customers on City sewer service will see a planned rate increase beginning July...

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

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Recent sewer rate benchmarking study indicates Springfield wastewater rates are below rates of similar cities in Missouri and Midwest.   

Customers on City sewer service will see a planned rate increase beginning July...

Hatch Foundation to host First Annual Celebrate Springfield!

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When Erin Danastasio attended an event in 2021 showcasing many of the amenities Springfield has to offer, she was blown away. A lifelong Springfieldian, she knew that Springfield had great parks, greenway trails and easy access to nat...

City Council remembers Councilman Denny Whayne

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Mayor Ken McClure, on behalf of himself and the Springfield City Council, expresses his extreme sympathy upon hearing of the passing of former City Councilman Denny Whayne. “It is a sad night,” McClure said. “Springfield has lost an i...

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

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure reflected on the past year in Springfield during his annual State of the City Address this morning, imploring Springfieldians to reimagine what will be in Springfield. 

"Today, I commemorate ...

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

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City of Springfield staff and Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan consultants Houseal Lavigne Associates will present an update on the plan to City Council at a Thursday workshop, noon-4 p.m. at Ozark Technical Community College’s Lincoln ...

Mayor McClure denounces graffiti action at Pitts Chapel

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure denounces the action taken defacing the south side exterior of Pitts Chapel United Methodist Church with a symbol of hate, a swastika.

“There is no room in our community for this kind of deplorab...

Mayor to present annual State of the City Address Thursday morning

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Mayor Ken McClure will present the annual State of the City Address starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 2 at Evangel University’s Robert H. Spence Chapel as part of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning Springfield! program. ...

Resurfacing of National Avenue to begin overnight May 22

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As part of the City’s Major Roadway Resurfacing Project, significant portions of National Avenue and Battlefield Road will be repaved beginning around 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, weather permitting.

Contractor Blevins...

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

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The City of Springfield will host a Construction Kickoff Ceremony for the Grant Avenue Parkway at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 19 at Parkview High School near the intersection of Grant Avenue and Chrisman Road. Parking is availabl...

City issues request for qualifications for Lake Springfield master plan

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The City of Springfield is seeking qualified professionals to help prepare a vision and master plan for the redevelopment of the Lake Springfield area. Details are posted online at www.lakesgfmasterplan.com under the RFQ tab...

Northbound lanes of Campbell Avenue closed between Cherokee and Sunshine Streets for sewer repair

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The northbound lanes of Campbell Avenue are closed to traffic between Cherokee Street and Sunshine Street for emergency sewer repairs.  

Northbound traffic is advised to follow the marked detour via Cherokee Street, Jefferson ...

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

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The City of Springfield is celebrating National Public Works Week May 15-21 by releasing its 2021 Public Works Annual Report and with various events aimed at highlighting Public Works and Environmental Services professionals, infrastr...

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

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The City of Springfield is celebrating National Public Works Week May 15-21 by releasing its 2021 Public Works Annual Report and with various events aimed at highlighting Public Works and Environmental Services professionals, infrastr...

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

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In anticipation of roadway resurfacing later this month, City crews will begin replacing and repairing sewer manhole covers along National Avenue Thursday, May 12. Motorists should expect delays along National Avenue for the...

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

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In anticipation of roadway resurfacing later this month, City crews will begin replacing and repairing sewer manhole covers along National Avenue Thursday, May 12. Motorists should expect delays along National Avenue for the...

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

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After two years of community-wide engagement, stakeholder and partner agency coordination and engineering design, construction of roadway improvements along the Grant Avenue Parkway is beginning in May.  

The City of...

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

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After two years of community-wide engagement, stakeholder and partner agency coordination and engineering design, construction of roadway improvements along the Grant Avenue Parkway is beginning in May.  

The City of...

Missouri Government Week recognizes the importance of local government

There is much more to local government than what citizens may first think.

Certain things in your world make your life easier each day. Running water, paved roads, clean parks and streets. These are all services we depend upon, and likely do not think ofte...

FY2022-2023 City budget workshops begin

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City Manager Jason Gage hosted the first in a series of City Council budget workshops Tuesday. Gage and Finance Director David Holtmann first presented an overview of the remaining financial picture for the City’s current 2021-2022 fi...

April 18 City Council meeting summary

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

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WHAT:  Neighborhood Open House Workshop regarding next steps in the Grant Avenue Parkway projectPlanning consultants with PGAV are conducting a qualifications analysis of a portion of the Grant Avenue Parkway improvement corridor. The ...

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

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The City of Springfield will host a Neighborhood Open House Workshop regarding next steps in the Grant Avenue Parkway project 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 19 at Parkview High School cafeteria, (enter doors #12 or #13 on the south side of ...

City Council appoints Monica Horton to fill Zone 1 seat

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Monica Horton is City Council’s newest member. City Council interviewed four applicants for the Zone 1 seat. appointing Horton with seven votes in one round of voting. Steven Sexton received one vote. The other applicants were Karen B...

Chief Municipal Judge Todd Thornhill leaves legacy of service

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It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Chief Municipal Judge Todd Thornhill passed away Friday. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of public service and will be missed. 

Judge Thornhill joined the City in April...

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

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The week of April 10-16 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 S...

April 4 City Council meeting summary

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

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After having to cancel the 2020 and 2021 Birthplace of Route 66 Festivals due to the pandemic, festival organizers the City of Springfield, Aaron Sachs & Associates, KY3/KSPR/CW, Downtown Springfield Association and West Central N...

City Council to interview Zone 1 applicants April 12

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City Council will interview the five applicants for the vacant Zone 1 seat 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. The applicants are:

Karen Banta, self-employed

On her application, Banta listed her previous employers and positions as:

“Par...

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

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City Council was provided an update on the City’s Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan at a March 22 workshop at the Springfield Art Museum. A recording will be available for public viewing as soon as possible at cityview.springfieldmo.gov....

City Council to hear update on Forward SGF at Tuesday workshop

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City of Springfield staff and Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan consultants Houseal Lavigne Associates will present an update on the plan to City Council at a Tuesday workshop, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Springfield Art Museum Community Room....

Brock Rowe named interim director of Building Development Services

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Brock Rowe has been named interim director of the City of Springfield’s Building Development Services. He most recently served as assistant director. Rowe grew up in the Ozarks, receiving an Associate of Arts degree from North Arkansa...

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

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The City of Springfield’s Draft FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations are available for public review and comment until 5 p.m. April 6. Copies of the funding recommendations may be obtained at any of the bra...

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

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The Springfield Art Museum announced today that it has received a $5 million lead gift to its 2028 Campaign from The Sunderland Foundation of Overland Park, Kansas. In 2018, during the Museum’s 90th Anniversary year, a master...

Amanda Ohlensehlen named Springfield’s Director of Economic Vitality

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Missouri native Amanda Ohlensehlen has been named the City of Springfield’s Director of Economic Vitality, effective March 28. Ohlensehlen most recently served as the community & economic development manager for the City of New Be...

City ceremony to honor Historic City Flag and raise new City Flag

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure will host a ceremony at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 1 to honor the Historic City Flag and raise the new City Flag at Park Central Square. City Council is expected to formally designate the 1938 flag as the His...

Zone 1 City Council seat application period now open

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Those wishing to serve on City Council can now apply for the Zone 1 seat recently vacated by Angela Romine.

Applications and Statements of Candidacy will be accepted in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours (8 a.m. – 5 p...

City Clerk details process for filling Zone 1 City Council vacancy

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Those wishing to serve on Springfield’s City Council can apply for the Zone 1 seat vacated by Angela Romine beginning Friday morning.

Applications and Statements of Candidacy will be accepted in the City Clerk’s Office during normal bu...

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

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Zone 1 Councilwoman Angela Romine has vacated her seat on City Council to file candidacy for the District 30 State Senate seat in the Missouri General Assembly. According to the Missouri Secretary of State’s website, Romine filed for ...

Public hearing for Brody Corners TIF Plan Feb. 22

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At its Feb. 22 meeting, City Council is expected to hold a public hearing on a special ordinance to create a tax increment financing (TIF) plan to pave the way for the redevelopment of a blighted 28-acre tract at the northwest corner ...

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

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The City of Springfield will receive an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to conduct planning efforts for the redevelopment of the Lake Springfield area. This grant is fund...

City seeks to fill boards and commissions vacancies

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The City of Springfield is currently taking applications for a variety of boards and commissions. While the full listing of boards and commissions vacancies is available at springfieldmo.gov/boards, the City seeks to fill th...

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

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Restore SGF, a community initiative to improve housing conditions and raise residential property values in Springfield’s historic neighborhoods, started the new year with several pledges of support from local financial institutions. T...

City Council adopts new design for official Springfield flag

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Nearly five years after it was first proposed, Springfield, Missouri has a new official city flag, effective March 1. 

In a 7-2 vote, City Council approved a new city flag design first proposed by the Springfield Identity Proj...

City Council approves participation in multi-district opioid litigation settlement

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In a special session today, City Council approved an emergency bill to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the settlement participation forms from the National Opioids Settlement administrator for the purpose of en...

Mayor Ken McClure shares holiday message

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At City Hall, we are especially thankful for the blessing of family and friends like you. You tuned in, and turned up – continuing to find ways to engage with each other and with us – to help make Springfield a better place.  ...

City Council receives FY 2021 independent audit report

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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, at a Council Lunch Workshop on Tuesday. The firm indicated that ...

City seeks to fill boards and commissions vacancies

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The City of Springfield is currently taking applications for a variety of boards and commissions. While the full listing of boards and commissions vacancies is available at springfieldmo.gov/boards, the City seeks to fill th...

City soliciting proposals for discretionary Community Development Block Grant funding projects

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The City of Springfield is taking proposals for discretionary Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding as part of the FY22-23 funding by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) until noon on Friday...

Committee reviews ARPA survey results, recommends retention pay for Police, Fire and Health staff

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City Council’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Committee met Tuesday to review the results of a community survey conducted earlier this fall to determine funding priorities.A four-page questionnaire was mailed on Sept. 27, to 5,000 ra...

City of Springfield chosen by NYU data lab to participate in incubator for municipal data projects

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The City of Springfield is one of 10 cities selected by New York University’s GovLab to participate in a six-month program supporting local government technology officials in developing data-driven projects for their cities. ...

City launches another round of Clean Green Springfield volunteer opportunities this fall

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Early this year when Springfield needed some love, the community stepped up.

Thanks to the help of more than 1,000 volunteers who made the spring 2021 launch of Clean Green Springfield a success, the City and project partners...

CFO pledges $600K to launch Restore SGF community redevelopment program

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Invest DSM Executive Director Amber Lynch presented at today’s Council Lunch meeting to answer questions about how Springfield’s Restore SGF program could be patterned after the Des Moines nonprofit.  

Invest DSM is a collabor...

City selects design-build team for Grant Avenue Parkway project

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After an extensive proposal development and selection process, the City of Springfield has selected a team of contractors, landscape architects, engineers and consultants led by Radmacher Brothers Excavating Company, in partnership wi...

Mayor issues statement on FDA's announcement

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A Statement from Mayor Ken McClure:

"Today, the authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should remove any doubts whatsoever about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. This is a f...

New Economic Vitality Department to take proactive approach to helping businesses and entrepreneurs

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The City of Springfield recognizes the vital role business and industry serve within the community and southwest Missouri region. Retention of Springfield-based companies and fostering expansion of existing business serve as the found...

City of Springfield issues RFP to expand homeless and housing services

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The City of Springfield is soliciting proposals through 5 p.m. Aug. 18 from non-profit partners for Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funding for the acquisition, construction, and/or rehabilitation of community tra...

Katie Towns named Springfield-Greene County Health Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECity Manager Jason Gage has formally selected Katie Towns as director of health for Springfield-Greene County effective July 18. Towns has served as acting director the past five months, following the departure of Clay Goddard. She ha...

City applying for $2M in CARES Act CDBG funding to expand homeless and housing services

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The City of Springfield plans to apply for up to $2 million of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) funds from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. CDBG-CV ...

Mayor McClure encourages patriotic act of getting vaccinated

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure wishes the citizens of Springfield a Happy Independence Day.

 “On this fourth of July weekend, as we prepare to honor our nation’s 245^th birthday, I am reminded of the precedent set by the command...

Volunteers needed for local boards and commissions

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The City of Springfield is currently taking applications for a variety of boards and commissions.

Boards and commissions with one or more vacancies include:

Board Of Public UtilitiesHas the power and duty to take charge of and...

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure sends condolences to Joplin Police Department

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Brock Rowe named interim director of Building Development Services

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Brock Rowe has been named interim director of the City of Springfield’s Building Development Services. He most recently served as assistant director. Rowe grew up in the Ozarks, receiving an Associate of Arts degree from Nor...