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Restore SGF seeks permanent executive director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On the heels of launching its first round of programming with the Block Challenge Grant Program and Down Payment Assistance Program, Restore SGF is seeking a permanent, full-time executive director. Restore SGF executive committee cha...

City to host Commercial Street TIF annual meeting and public input session Dec. 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield will host a Commercial Street Tax Increment Financing (TIF) annual meeting and public input session at 5 - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the Victory Mission Administrative Building located at 171...

Brendan Griesemer announces retirement

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Interim Planning and Development Director Brendan Griesemer has announced plans to retire in mid-January 2024. Griesemer has served the City of Springfield for 27 years in various planning roles. He came to the City as a senior planne...

Newly widened Republic Road now open to traffic east of Campbell Avenue

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Construction of widening project continues to progress west

All lanes are now open on the newly widened portion of Republic Road just east of the Campbell Avenue intersection as construction of the Republic Road Widening Proj...

Grant Avenue to close to one-way southbound traffic only between Sunshine and University Dec. 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Grant Avenue will close to one-way southbound traffic only between Sunshine and University streets beginning Monday, Dec. 4 for construction related to the Grant Avenue Parkway corridor improvement project. The roadway is ex...

Nov. 20 City Council meeting summary

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City to begin downtown Jubilee Park safety and operational modifications Nov. 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Following a public comment period yielding no major concerns, the City of Springfield will proceed with planned safety and operational modifications to Jubilee Park (298 S. Jefferson Avenue) beginning Monday, Nov. 27.  

Crews ...

Mayor's Tree Lighting festivities begin Saturday at 6 p.m. on Park Central Square

MEDIA ALERTA new, spectacular 49-foot holiday tree will be lit at the 2023 Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Show Nov. 18 in Park Central Square. The five-story tree was made possible in part thanks to a donation from the Hatch Foundation.&n...

Steve Childers named Springfield Planning Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Manager Jason Gage has named Steve Childers as the City of Springfield’s Planning & Development Director, effective Jan. 2, 2024.  Childers currently serves as the city administrator of Ozark, Missouri, a p...

Samantha Payne joins City of Springfield as development project facilitator

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Samantha Payne has recently taken on the role of development project facilitator at the City of Springfield, effective Nov. 6. In her new capacity, she oversees the progress of various development projects and collaborates directly wi...

REMINDER: Forward SGF Speaker Series continues with Urban3’s Joe Minicozzi this evening

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield will host an interactive public engagement session 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, at the Springfield Art Museum as part of implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Forward SGF. This will be the fourth install...

New holiday tree to be star of the show at Mayor’s annual tree lighting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEA new, spectacular 49-foot holiday tree will be lit at the 2023 Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Show Nov. 18 in Park Central Square. The five-story tree was made possible in part thanks to a donation from the Hatch Foundat...

Nov. 6 City Council meeting summary

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City soliciting proposals for discretionary Community Development Block Grant funding projects

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield will receive proposals for discretionary Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding as part of the FY2024-25 funding by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) until noon on Friday, Dec...

Forward SGF Speaker Series continues with Urban3’s Joe Minicozzi

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield will host an interactive public engagement session 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 14, at the Springfield Art Museum as part of implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Forward SGF. This will be the four...

Jordan L. Paul named Springfield City Attorney

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Manager Jason Gage has named Jordan L. Paul as City Attorney. Most recently, Paul has served as the City Attorney at the City of Neosho and as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Joplin. Prior to joining municipal government,...

City of Springfield releases results of housing study

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After two public meetings, a public survey and a driving assessment of nearly 48,000 housing structures, City of Springfield Planning & Development staff and APD Urban Planning + Management presented the findings of the Springfiel...

Progress continues on Grant Avenue Parkway as construction extends north

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Progress continues on the Grant Avenue Parkway as construction extends north. Grant will close to one-way southbound traffic only between State and Walnut streets beginning Monday, Oct. 30 for utility work.

Grant Avenue Parkway improve...

Crosswalk driver compliance remains at 53% as “Yield Checks” wrap up for 2023

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Third quarter crosswalk assessments conducted by the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program indicate driver compliance at crosswalks has remained at 53% across Springfield. Traffic engineers give credit to the effectiveness of th...

Sunshine and National rezoning request to appear on Dec. 14 P&Z agenda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A rezoning request for property at the corner of Sunshine Street and National Avenue scheduled to come back before the Planning & Zoning Commission Aug. 24 has been postponed to the Dec. 14 meeting.  

The current proposal ...

City issues Request for Qualifications for design of Environmental Services campus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield is soliciting qualification statements from firms interested in providing architectural services for the design of an Environmental Services Campus project located on City-owned property on Rountree R...

REMINDER: City housing study to culminate with report and recommendations at tonight's meeting

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After two public meetings, a public survey and a driving assessment of nearly 48,000 housing structures, City of Springfield Planning & Development staff and APD Urban Planning + Management will host a meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 ...

City housing study to culminate with report and recommendations at Oct. 26 meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

After two public meetings, a public survey and a driving assessment of nearly 48,000 housing structures, City of Springfield Planning & Development staff and APD Urban Planning + Management will host a meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 ...

Oct. 16 City Council meeting summary

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City plans safety and operational modifications to Downtown Springfield’s Jubilee Park

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The City of Springfield plans to construct a variety of safety and operational modifications to Jubilee Park, located at 298 S. Jefferson Avenue in Downtown Springfield. Public comment on the proposed improvements will be accepted via...

REMINDER: View Lake Springfield Plan recommendations tonight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

After three public input meetings and numerous engagements with various stakeholder groups, the public will next week have the first opportunity to view the recommended options for the as-of-yet unfunded redevelopment plan for the Lak...

View Lake Springfield Plan recommendations Oct. 12

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After three public input meetings and numerous engagements with various stakeholder groups, the public will next week have the first opportunity to view the recommended options for the as-of-yet unfunded redevelopment plan for the Lak...

Special preview opportunity for news media

Media Alert:

The Lake Springfield Planning Team would like to invite media to attend a special preview session outlining the proposed options for the Lake Springfield Plan at 3 p.m., Oct. 11 at the Busch Municipal Building Councilman Denny Whayne 4^th Floor...

Oct. 2 City Council meeting summary

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SGF Yields hosting Lantern Walks Oct. 7 in several neighborhoods

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The City of Springfield’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program and area neighborhoods are inviting families to let their lights shine this October during National Pedestrian Safety Month and enjoy a Lantern Walk safety event...

City marks year of successful rental e-scooter program

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A year after the launch of the City of Springfield’s micromobility (electric scooter) program, ridership is still high and a second company – Eway – has entered the market. 

“W...

City Council hears update on transportation improvement projects at Sept. 19 Council Lunch

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City Council received an update on transportation and infrastructure improvements by Springfield Public Works, Greene County and MoDOT at a City Council Lunch Workshop presentation on Sept. 19. 

Engineers from Public Works pro...

Springfield Public Works names Eric Claussen as assistant director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Public Works has named Eric Claussen as assistant director over operations effective Oct. 2. Claussen will replace outgoing Assistant Director Kirk Juranas who plans to retire in January 2024.  

Claussen previously...

Sept. 18 City Council meeting summary

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Mayor McClure congratulates Regina Cooper on announced retirement

Local Good Neighbor Week celebrations Sept. 28-Oct. 4

The City of Springfield is seeking qualified candidates for the Board of Public Utilities.

City Congratulates Cardinals on Second Half Championship

Mayor Ken McClure and the City of Springfield congratulate the Springfield Cardinals, led by Manager Jose Leger, on their second half championship of the North Division of the Texas League.

“We are proud beyond measure of this accomplishment and ...

Restore SGF launches first round of programming to improve Springfield neighborhood conditions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Residents of some of Springfield’s oldest neighborhoods will soon have the opportunity to get reimbursed up to $2,500 for sprucing up the outside of their homes – the only catch is that they have to work together t...

City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission meetings moving from Historic City Hall Monday

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To accommodate the renovation of Historic City Hall, Springfield City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings will move from the 132-year-old  building to the Springfield Regional Police-Fire Training Center, 26...

Public hearing on FY2022 CAPER scheduled for Sept. 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Updated with link to draft CAPER for fiscal year 2022.

The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a public hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fis...

Join Restore SGF for ribbon cutting and open house with special announcement Wednesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Restore SGF will host a ribbon cutting and open house with a special announcement at 4 p.m. Wednesday at their offices at 1409 W. Sunshine. Media are invited and encouraged to attend. 

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Sept. 5 City Council meeting summary

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SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of Sept. 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of Sept. 4 at the following location:  KIMBROUGH AVE. & BENNETT ST. 

Three police officers will station themselves at this crosswalk ...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of Aug. 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of Aug. 28 at the following location:  GRANT AVE. & CALHOUN ST.

Three police officers will station themselves at this crosswalk for approximat...

Aug. 21 City Council meeting summary

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City seeking input on transportation and infrastructure projects for future tax funding

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The City of Springfield is seeking feedback from citizens in the form of a survey on a proposed list of improvement projects and potential programs to be considered for future funding through the City’s tax funds. Voters appr...

Sunshine and National rezoning request to appear on Nov. 9 P&Z agenda

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A rezoning request for property at the corner of Sunshine Street and National Avenue scheduled to come back before the Planning & Zoning Commission Aug. 24 has been postponed to the Nov. 9 meeting.  

The current proposal i...

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival brings 65K downtown

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The City of Springfield and partners Aaron Sachs & Associates/Ozarks on Two Wheels (presenting sponsor); KY3/KSPR; West Central Neighborhood Alliance; University Plaza and Rotary Clubs of Springfield hosted the 11th annual Birthpl...

Emerald City Band rocks downtown at Route 66 Festival Kickoff Concert

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An estimated 2,000 people attended the Rockin’ the Route kickoff concert Thursday night for the 11^th Annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, presented by Aaron Sachs & Associates in downtown Springfield, Mo.

The kickoff concert sta...

NAC meeting canceled

Due to severe weather in the forecast, the Neighborhood Advisory Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. is canceled.

Kansas City Chiefs Legends to Join Route 66 Festival Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Three Kansas City Chiefs alumni players will join the Kansas City Chiefs Champions Tour in Springfield, Friday, Aug. 11. Neil Smith, Danan Hughes and Brandon Williams will meet and greet fans at the Springfield Expo Center between 4 a...

Aug. 7 City Council meeting summary

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City issues statement on election results

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City of Springfield officials are grateful for the successful passage of a ballot measure to add a 3% sales tax on the retail sale of adult use marijuana, also known as recreational marijuana. The tax is estimated to generate about $1...

Road closures for 2023 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

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The 11^th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival and Parade will require several road closures and traffic delays in downtown Springfield starting the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 9, and continuing until the morning of Sunday, Aug. 13. W...

City seeks applicants for development of emergency homeless shelter

UPDATED with Addendum. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is hereby providing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) seeking applicants for the development of a Homeless Emergency Shelter. The City has dedicated $1,861,680 of U.S. Treasu...

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

UPDATE with Addendum.

The Springfield/Greene, Christian, and Webster Counties Continuum of Care (DBA Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness – OAEH) Project Listing is available for public review. This Project Listing summarizes all project applicati...

Finalists named in Great Route 66 Talent Search

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Judges have selected 25 entertainment acts to progress to the finals of the inaugural Great Route 66 Talent Search. Finalists are asked to compete in a live stage show at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 as part of the Birthplace of Route 66 ...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of July 31 at the following location:  BROADWAY AVENUE & SWAN STREET (in the Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood) 

Three police officers w...

City issues reminder about yardwaste and debris disposal following storms

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The City’s Public Works Department worked overnight assisting City Utilities with removal of downed trees and debris following last night’s storm. The City’s Urban Forestry division is still assessing the damage. To alert crews of deb...

City Attorney Rhonda Lewsader announces retirement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Attorney Rhonda Lewsader has announced she will retire at the end of 2023, after 24 years of service to the City. She has worked as a municipal prosecutor for 13 years, was Airport Legal Counsel, and advised numerous departments ...

July 24 City Council meeting summary

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City of Springfield to seek voter approval on recreational marijuana sales tax in August

On Tuesday, Aug. 8, Springfield voters will be asked whether the City of Springfield shall impose an additional sales tax of 3% on the retail sale of adult use marijuana, also known as recreational marijuana, with proceeds from the tax to be used for publ...

City Council hears update on Renew Jordan Creek Project at July 25 lunch workshop

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield City Council heard an update on the Renew Jordan Creek project, including updated project renderings, an anticipated project schedule and funding plan, during a July 25 Council Lunch Workshop.

Renew Jordan Creek is...

MEDIA ALERT:Update on Renew Jordan Creek project to be presented at noon City Council Lunch Workshop

MEDIA ALERT

Springfield City Council will hear an update on the Renew Jordan Creek project at noon today during the regular City Council Lunch Workshop held in the Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room in the Busch Municipal Building (840 N. Boonville Av...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of July 24 at the following location:  CAMPBELL AVENUE AT CALHOUN STREET (near Pipkin Middle School) 

Three police officers will station ...

Kansas City Chiefs Champion Tour headed to Springfield

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure announced Friday that the Kansas City Chiefs Champion Tour will join the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival at 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11 at Springfield Expo Center.

The Kansas City Chiefs launched the Chiefs Ch...

Sunshine and National rezoning request to appear on Aug. 24 P&Z agenda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A rezoning request for property at the corner of Sunshine Street and National Avenue scheduled to come back before the Planning & Zoning Commission July 27 has been postponed to the Aug. 24 meeting.  

The current proposal ...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of July 17 at the following location:  SUNSET STREET, EAST OF KIMBROUGH AVENUE (at the HAWK pedestrian signal) 

Three police officers wil...

July 10 City Council meeting summary

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April Ford named Springfield-Greene County 911 director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April A. Ford has been named Director of 911 Emergency Communication, effective Aug. 7, 2023. She replaces Kris Inman, who retires this month.

Ford is detail-oriented public safety communications leader with 26 years of experience in e...

City to launch next phase of Forward SGF initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is moving forward with the next phase of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Forward SGF.  The Planning & Development Department unveiled plans for the Comprehensive Cit Code Update at City Co...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of July 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of July 10 at the following location:  ATLANTIC STREET & CAMPBELL AVENUE 

Three police officers will station themselves at this cross...

City of Springfield asks residents to take short survey to inform housing study

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As part of the City’s housing study, the City is asking residents to take a short survey to gather input on aspects of housing that residents feel are most important, preferences for new development and feedback on potential...

City discusses next steps for the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge rehabilitation

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Following the recent $8 million state budget appropriation, the City of Springfield is gathering information to determine next steps and an anticipated timeline for moving forward with the rehabilitation of the historic Jefferson Aven...

Deadline to enter Route 66 Talent Competition approaching

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAttention all musicians, singers, dancers, comedians, baton twirlers, poets, magicians and anyone else with a talent to share: we want YOU to bring your skills to the Great Route 66 Talent Show at the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival i...

City to take next step in comprehensive planning process

MEDIA ALERT: City to take next step in comprehensive planning process11:30 A.M. July 11, 2023Busch Municipal Building

The City of Springfield is moving forward with the next phase of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Forward SGF.  ...

City of Springfield grateful for projects funded in state budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

An iconic symbol on historic Commercial Street that has been closed for several years for safety reasons, will be repaired thanks to $8 million appropriated in the state’s fiscal year 2024 budget. Gov. Mike Parson approved t...

City plans move from Historic City Hall; announces Roku channel

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As renovations to Historic City Hall get underway later this year, City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings will move to a temporary location later this year. The location is yet to be determined.  The renov...

City seeks nonprofit applicants for services related to homeless prevention and diversion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is providing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) seeking nonprofit applicants for supportive services that will enhance the existing homeless prevention and diversion programming within the communi...

Second quarter driver compliance studies indicate positive impact of crosswalk enforcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Driver compliance at Springfield crosswalks has recently risen to an average of 53% across Springfield, according to second quarter crosswalk compliance assessments conducted by the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety progra...

June 26 City Council meeting summary

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Improvements being made at Hammons Field

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fireworks will not be the only thing to light up the sky during the upcoming July 4^th weekend. New LED stadium lights are being installed, thanks to a promised upgrade by the City of Springfield.

 The LED lights are ...

Fee increases at Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill, Yardwaste Recycling Center to take effect July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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 in Februar...

Clean Green Springfield 2023 initiative wraps up with 18 tons of litter collected by volunteers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield is more beautiful than ever, thanks to the volunteers and households who took part in the City’s Clean Green Springfield 2023 initiative. 

Nearly 1,500 individuals registered to volunteer in one or more volunteer c...

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Customers on City sewer service will see a planned 3% rate increase beginning July 1 – an increase that adds up to an additional $1.18 per month for the average user. The increase in rates will facilitate the continued improvement of ...

City to allow expansion of electric scooter rental company operating boundaries beginning June 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Per an agreement with the City of Springfield, e-scooter rental company Bird is expanding its boundaries of operation and nearly doubling the number of scooters deploying from Springfield right-of-way beginning Friday, June 23. &n...

Former Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Wooten passes away

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Ken McClure and City Council send sincere condolences to the family of former Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Wooten, who passed away this morning. A 1945 graduate of Springfield Central High School, Wooten went on to serve on the City Coun...

Springfield Mayor congratulates arena football team owner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure offers congratulations to Springfield businessperson Mark Burgess, owner of the newly formed Ozarks Lunkers arena football team. The team is part of The Arena League set to launch in June 2024 locally at ...

Second housing study community meeting offers insight into SGF housing conditions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As the City’s housing study wraps up this fall with a report and recommendations from consultant APD Urban Planning + Management expected in October, the Restore SGF initiative to improve housing conditions and raise residen...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of June 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of June 12 at the following location:  GRANT AVENUE NORTH OF TALMAGE STREET

Three police officers will station themselves at this crosswalk for ap...

City of Springfield surveying citizens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 The City of Springfield is currently conducting a citizen satisfaction survey and a long-term planning survey.

Surveys have been mailed to 12,000 randomly selected households in the city limits of Springfield. Within 10 days ...

Residents invited to Housing Study Community Meeting #2 this evening at OTC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

This evening, Springfield residents will get the chance to vote on preferred strategies for neighborhood revitalization to help inform the ongoing city-wide study of housing. The meeting will take place 6-8 p.m. at the Ozarks Technica...

June 5 City Council meeting summary

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City issues Request for Qualifications for design of new Animal Shelter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield is soliciting qualification statements from firms interested in providing architectural services for the City of Springfield Animal Shelter New Building and Site Improvements located at 3303 W. Divisi...

Mayor Ken McClure encourages citizens to engage in annual State of the City Address

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure reflected on the past year in Springfield during his annual State of the City Address this morning,  encouraging Springfieldians to engage with their community and with each other.

"Each of u...

Mayor to present annual State of the City Address Thursday morning

MEDIA ALERT

Mayor Ken McClure will present the annual State of the City Address starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, June 1 at Evangel University’s Robert H. Spence Chapel as part of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning Sp...

One week left to take advantage of no-cost mattress and TV recycling through Clean Green Springfield

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield residents have until May 31 to take advantage of no-cost disposal of televisions and mattresses through the Clean Green Springfield litter cleanup and beautification initiative.

Items including mattresses, televisions and t...

May 22 City Council meeting summary

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SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of May 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of May 22 at the following location:  INGRAM MILL ROAD at SENECA STREET. 

Three police officers will station themselves at this crosswalk...

Springfield selected to address vacant properties at Vacant Property Leadership Institute

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield is one of 10 municipalities across three states selected to send a delegation to the 2023 Vacant Property Leadership Institute (VPLI) Nov. 7-10 in Austin, Texas. Springfield’s delegation will comprise:

• Brock Rowe,...

City highlights role of infrastructure, dedication of staff during Public Works Week May 21-27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield is celebrating National Public Works Week May 21-27 by releasing its 2022 Public Works Annual Report and with various staff events aimed at highlighting Public Works and Environmental Service...

Developer asks for changes in rezoning request

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Council has been asked by the developer to remand a request to rezone about 2.6 acres of property, generally located at the corner of Sunshine Street and National Avenue, to the Planning & Zoning Commission at the regular Cit...

Springfield Environmental Services names Dan Jessen as Superintendent of Solid Waste division

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield’s Environmental Services department has named Dan Jessen as Superintendent of Solid Waste division, effective May 7.

In his almost 23-year career at the City of Springfield, Jessen has served primarily...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of May 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of May 15 at the following location:  CHERRY STREET, WEST OF FLORENCE AVENUE (at the Missouri State University Busway). 

Three police off...

May 8 City Council meeting summary

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Complete second Lake Springfield Plan public input survey by May 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

More than 300 people interested in the future of Lake Springfield attended the second public engagement meeting at the Lake Springfield Boathouse May 4. About 100 people took advantage of the power plant tours hosted by City Utilities...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of May 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of May 8 at the following location:  HIGH STREET and ROOSEVELT AVENUE (near Williams Elementary School). 

Three police officers will stat...

MEDIA ALERT: Clean Green Springfield Tire Toss and Jordan Creek Cleanup Saturday, May 6

MEDIA ALERT

The City’s Clean Green Springfield city-wide cleanup and beautification initiative is hosting two events on this weekend on Saturday, May 6. 

Tire Toss:

The City’s Clean Green Springfield initiative is hosting a Tire ...

CACCD to hold public hearing May 23 on amendments to Citizen Participation Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a public hearing on amendments to the City’s Citizen Participation Plan at 6 p.m. May 23 in the 2nd Floor West Conference Room of the Bus...

City issues Request for Qualifications for design of Springfield Police Headquarters improvements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is soliciting qualification statements from firms interested in providing professional architectural services for the Springfield Police Headquarters Facility Improvement project located at 321 E. Chestnut Expr...

Media Alert: Second Lake Springfield Plan Meeting and Open House today

Sign up now for tours of the power station

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield and City Utilities will host a second public meeting and open house 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday May 4 at Lake Springfield Boathouse, 2312 Lake Springfield Park Roa...

Mayor's Commission on Children partners with Give 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield’s Mayor’s Commission on Children is hoping to parlay the success of the local Give 5 program to match highly skilled and passionate retirees with childcare providers hoping to retain and support workers...

City to begin citing for crosswalk violations at May 3 Yield Check event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City’s SGFYields pedestrian safety program is entering the next phase of the Crosswalk Yield Check program. Beginning on Wednesday, May 3, the Springfield Police Department will begin issuing citations for driver and ped...

Springfield Cardinals Welcomes New Owner Diamond Baseball Holdings

Club will continue to play at Hammons Field as Double-A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals

The Springfield Cardinals today announced its sale by the St. Louis Cardinals to Diamond Baseball Holdings, (DBH) an organization that owns and operates select min...

FY2023-2024 City Council budget workshops begin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Manager Jason Gage hosted the first in a series of City Council budget workshops Tuesday, April 25. Gage and Finance Director David Holtmann first presented an overview of the remaining financial picture for the City’s ...

Special Disposal Opportunities through Clean Green Springfield begin May 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Additional low-cost or no-cost disposal opportunities for a handful of hard-to-dispose-of items will be available beginning May 1 through the City’s Clean Green Springfield initiative. Items including matt...

Second Lake Springfield Plan Meeting and Open House May 4

Sign up now for tours of the power station

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The City of Springfield and City Utilities will host a second public meeting and open house 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday May 4 at Lake Springfield Boathouse, 2312 Lake Springfield Park Roa...

HUD Annual Action Plan available for public review through May 11

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The City of Springfield’s FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan is available for public review and comment through May 11. Copies of the AAP may be obtained at any of the branches of the Springfield-Greene County Library located within the ...

SGF Yields and Springfield Police Department provide results for crosswalk enforcement to date

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Through a partnership with the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety campaign, the Springfield Police Department conducted Crosswalk Yield Check events beginning Friday, March 24 through Wednesday, April 19 at various crosswal...

Second Packet and Supply Pickup opportunity for Clean Green Springfield volunteers this Friday

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The City will host the second in a series of drive-thru Packet and Supply Pickup events 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 21 for those who have registered to volunteer for Clean Green Springfield, a community-wide cleanup and beautifica...

April 17 City Council meeting summary

A notation of ORDINANCE or RESOLUTION next to the item indicates passage of the bill. 

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SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 24

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The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of April 24 at the following location:  CHESTERFIELD BOULEVARD and WESTVIEW STREET 

Three police officers will station themselves at this...

Public hearing on amended City Council bill extended

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The public hearing on amended City Council Bill 2023-074 will continue (on the amendment only) at the April 17 meeting. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Historic City Hall. The bill requests rezoning of approximately 1.5 acres gener...

Clean Green Springfield continues with upcoming cleanup events and disposal opportunities

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The Clean Green Springfield community-wide cleanup and beautification initiative is going strong with 1,100 individuals registered for volunteer opportunities and more than 350 bags of litter collected to date since the prog...

Mayor’s Commission for Children announces results of 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Study

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The Mayor’s Commission for Children presented the 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Study findings at 8 a.m., Tuesday, April 11 at the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. This study is conducted appro...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of April 10 at the following location:  SUNSET STREET and GRANT AVENUE (at the Greenway trail crossing) 

Three police officers will stati...

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

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The week of April 9-15 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 Sa...

Packet and Supply Pickup for Clean Green Springfield volunteers 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. this Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City will host the first in a series of drive-thru Packet and Supply Pickup events 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 7 for those who have registered to volunteer for Clean Green Springfield, a community-wide cleanup and beautificati...

9-1-1 Director Kris Inman announces retirement

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Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Director Kris Inman has announced his retirement, effective July 17. 

Inman, a 28-year 9-1-1 employee, became director of the department in May 2020. He joined 9-1-1 in ...

April 3 City Council meeting summary

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SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of March 27

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The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of March 27 at the following location:  1300 E. BRADFORD PARKWAY (near CoxHealth Medical Center) 

Three police officers will station them...

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival organizers announce 2023 lineup

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Ozarkers will have the chance to share their talent by competing in the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival’s inaugural “Great Route 66 Talent Competition.” The new competition could provide winners a &ld...

Hammons Field purchase official, City now owns Hammons Field and adjacent parking lots

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The City of Springfield is now officially the new owner of Hammons Field, following the final steps that included approval by a U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Kansas at Kansas City judge and the closing on the property. The combin...

City awarded $3.7 million grant from Missouri Department of Economic Development

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The City of Springfield has been awarded a $3.7 million Community Revitalization Grant by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). The program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is focused on investing ...

Crosswalk Yield Check results report for March 24 enforcement at Mt. Vernon Street and Golden Avenue

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Springfield Police Department conducted a Crosswalk Yield Check on Friday, March 24 at the crosswalk located at Mt. Vernon Street and Golden Avenue

Yield Check officers report approximately seven drivers properly yielded to pedestrians...

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

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Please join the City and partners at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Shrine Mosque for a news conference announcing the details of the 2023 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, planned for Aug. 10-12. If you are unable to join us in person, tune i...

Nordic Landing Development Breaks Ground as Housing Cornerstone for Grant Avenue Parkway

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SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI – A long-declining area along the promising Grant Avenue Parkway corridor will be converted to sustainable, high-quality affordable housing through a public-private collaborative partnership t...

Game-Changing Model for Inclusive Housing Breaks Ground Monday

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Contact: Debbie Shantz Hart, DHTC DevelopmentEmail:  [email protected]: 417.234.0291

 WHAT: The Nordic Landing Apartment Development is a public/private partnership that will ...

City starts plans for new City Council members

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The City has begun plans for the transition of at least three City Council seats. General Seat D Councilman Richard Ollis,  Zone 3 Councilman Mike Schilling and General Seat C Councilman Andy Lear have chosen not to run for r...

March 20 City Council meeting summary

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Springfield Police to restart pedestrian safety Yield Checks at area crosswalks beginning March 24

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The City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program is once again stepping up their driver crosswalk compliance efforts. Beginning Friday, March 24 fail to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk and you may get pulled over. The fi...

City of Springfield congratulates Wonders of Wildlife

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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure, on behalf of the City of Springfield, would like to congratulate Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium for being named best aquarium in the United States for the fifth...

Springfield’s Jordan Creek daylighting featured in national publication

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Smithsonian Science Correspondent writes “How ‘Daylighting’ Buried Waterways Is Revitalizing Cities Across America”

Springfield, Missouri’s “Renew Jordan Creek” project is featured in Smithsonian Magazine, in an article titled...

Registration now open for Clean Green Springfield 2023 volunteer opportunities

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Springfield is a beautiful city, but in recent years the community is noticeably struggling with the negative impacts of trash and litter. You can be a part of the solution by joining Clean Green Springfield!

Springfield Mayor...

MEDIA ALERT: City to host kickoff ceremony for Clean Green Springfield 2023 initiative March 15

MEDIA ALERT

WHAT:            Kick off ceremony and cleanup event to launch Clean Green Springfield 2023

WHEN:           Wednesday, March 15 ...

Mayor, City mourn loss of Springfield physician Dr. John D. Bentley

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Mayor Ken McClure and the City of Springfield mourn the loss of John D. Bentley, M.D., a physician, humanitarian and friend. “Dr. Bentley offered a lifetime of service to others and changed the Springfield community for the ...

Construction on Jefferson Avenue to continue with streetscaping between St. Louis and Walnut streets

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Construction along Jefferson Avenue will continue this spring and summer between St. Louis and Walnut streets as streetscape improvement work is expected to ramp up March 13.

The Jefferson Avenue Streetscape project will extend the dow...

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

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The City of Springfield’s Draft FY 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations are available for public review and comment until 5 p.m. April 5. Copies of the funding recommendations may be obtained at any ...

Cora Scott named 2023 Woman of Achievement by Lt. Gov. Kehoe

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Cora Scott, director of Public Information & Civic Engagement for the City of Springfield, has been named one of 10 recipients of the second annual Lieutenant Governor’s Women of Achievement Award. The award was established in 202...

Mayor Ken McClure urges citizens to support WOW in national contest

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure is thrilled that Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Aquarium and Museum is again in the running to be considered America’s Best Aquarium. 

A USA TODAY reader...

Residents turn out for housing study public meeting

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About 100 residents had their first opportunity Feb. 23 to give their input on a city-wide housing study that could shape the future of how people live in Springfield.

The study will culminate with a written report in October this year...

City of Springfield soliciting public input on parking options in downtown Springfield

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The City of Springfield, in conjunction with Walker Consultants, is conducting a study of parking options in downtown Springfield. The goal of the study is to provide the City with options for improving the parking system, with a focu...

City set to begin final phase of Republic Road Widening at Campbell Avenue in March

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Motorists can expect delays overnight due to intersection work

The City is set to begin the final phase of Republic Road Widening beginning March 13 providing traffic capacity and safety improvements along one of the busiest retail cor...

City provides guidelines on the placement of signage ahead of April election

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The City of Springfield is reminding residents and property owners of guidelines in Springfield City Code outlining the placement of signage on public and private property. While placing advertising in the right-of-way of any public t...

Springfield-Greene County 911 hosting employment open house Friday

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Those interested in learning about a career in emergency communications are encouraged to attend Springfield-Greene County 911 Emergency Communications’ Employment Open House Friday.

The open house will take place 11 a.m.- 1 ...

Residents invited to housing study community meeting Thursday at Springfield Art Museum

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On Thursday evening, Springfield residents will get the chance to share about the neighborhoods and housing they have experienced here to help inform the ongoing city-wide study of housing. The meeting will take place 6-8 p.m. at the ...

City issues RFQ for Construction Manager at Risk services for Historic City Hall Renovation project

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The City of Springfield has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) through 1 p.m., Monday, March 13 for construction manager at risk services for the Historic City Hall Renovation project located at 830 N. Boonville Avenue in Sprin...

City of Springfield provides update on Grant Avenue Parkway construction progress

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Construction of the Grant Avenue Parkway improvements is progressing on schedule with work in Section Two of the Parkway route (Sunshine to Ildereen) nearing completion and construction in Section Three (Catalpa to Grand) and Four (Gr...

Environmental Services names Brandon Freeman as Superintendent of City’s sanitary sewer division

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City’s Environmental Services department has named Brandon Freeman as Superintendent of Clean Water Services, the City’s sanitary sewer management division, effective Jan. 29. Freeman replaces Mike Delong who retired in December.

F...

City Council approves purchase of Hammons Field, parking lots

Deal includes an agreement to keep SGF Cardinals for 15 years

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The City of Springfield is the new owner of Hammons Field. City Council voted to approve a combination $12 million purchase agreement that includes the stadium and parking l...

Public hearing on FY2023 HUD Annual Action Plan Feb. 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will hold a public hearing to solicit input on the City of Springfield’s proposed use of U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) funds for fiscal year...

City Council to vote on Hammons Field Tuesday

MEDIA ALERT

City Council will vote on the agreement to purchase Hammons Field at a special City Council meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Busch Municipal Building in the Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room, fourth floor. The council will be...

Notice of Funding Availability for Non-Congregate Shelter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is providing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) seeking applicants for the development of Non-Congregate Shelter. A total of $5,001,000 is available for this NOFA. The City has dedicated $2,215,703 of U.S....

City seeks applicants for Police Civilian Review Board

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The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for the Police-Civilian Review Board, a seven-member volunteer board that meets as needed to review appeals made by private citizens of determinations made by the Springfield Police Depart...

Fourth quarter driver compliance studies focus on school crosswalks and need for increased safety

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Driver compliance at Springfield crosswalks has risen to an average of 54% across Springfield, according to fourth quarter crosswalk compliance assessments conducted by the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety progr...

Restore SGF names board of directors

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Restore SGF, a nonprofit community initiative to improve housing conditions and raise residential property values in Springfield’s historic neighborhoods, has named 11 community members to form a board of directors. ...

Groups to host first annual Festival of Faiths

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Nearly 20 faith groups will come together for the first annual Ozarks Festival of Faiths from 6:30 to 9 p.m. January 28, at the Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E. Brookside Drive. 

A variety of faiths will be represente...