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2017 City News Releases

Posted on: February 6, 2017

Feb. 6 City Council meeting summary

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City looks back at year's events in annual video

Posted on: December 30, 2017

Springfield Mayor urges citizens to support WOW in national contest

Posted on: December 26, 2017

City Council receives FY 2017 independent audit report

Posted on: December 19, 2017

December sales tax payment rebounds after three below-budget months

Posted on: December 18, 2017
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Dec. 11 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: December 11, 2017

City Council to consider repeal of future pit bull ban or refer to a citizen vote

Posted on: December 11, 2017

City Council to vote on pedestrian safety ordinance

Posted on: December 11, 2017

Harlan Hill named as City’s new Director of Building Development Services

Posted on: December 5, 2017

City plans more than $80M in capital improvements for 2018

Posted on: December 4, 2017

Springfield named 25th in the country by Gallup in community ranking for exercise

Posted on: December 4, 2017

City soliciting applications for $192,000 in 2018 CDBG funding

Posted on: December 1, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: City Council to discuss animal control issues

Posted on: November 28, 2017
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Nov. 27 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: November 27, 2017

November sales tax check down 7% compared to budget

Posted on: November 22, 2017

Fire chief accepted into Fire Service Executive Development Institute

Posted on: November 22, 2017

City Council hears findings of Street and Intersection Pedestrian Safety Study

Posted on: November 21, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: City Council to hear findings of Street and Intersection Pedestrian Safety Study

Posted on: November 21, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Plans come together for Downtown Tree Lighting

Posted on: November 17, 2017

U.S. Capitol Christmas tree to stop in Springfield Nov. 21 on its way to Washington D.C.

Posted on: November 15, 2017
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Nov. 13 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: November 13, 2017

Petition to repeal pit bull ban sufficient

Posted on: November 20, 2017

Downtown Tree Lighting on Park Central Square Nov. 18 to kick off holiday season

Posted on: November 7, 2017

C-SPAN reveals Springfield history and highlights authors during week-long visit

Posted on: November 4, 2017

City launches “Give 5” program to connect retirees with volunteer opportunities

Posted on: November 2, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: City to launch program to connect retirees with volunteer opportunities

Posted on: November 1, 2017

Springfield Municipal Court probation officer Jody Austin recognized by Governor Eric Greitens for

Posted on: October 31, 2017
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Oct. 30 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 30, 2017

HUD approves City’s Annual Action Plan

Posted on: October 24, 2017

City takes Safe Housing Program a step further in presentation to City Council

Posted on: October 24, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: BDS Director Chris Straw to update City Council on Safe Housing initiative

Posted on: October 23, 2017

Director of Building Development Services Chris Straw to retire

Posted on: October 18, 2017
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City seeking candidates for Board of Public Utilities

Posted on: October 18, 2017

Neighborhoods encouraged to take advantage of free cleanup program

Posted on: October 17, 2017
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Oct. 16 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 16, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: City to commemorate Hazelwood Cemetery Sesquicentennial tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Posted on: October 13, 2017

October sales tax revenues down 9% compared to budget, revenues down 2% YTD

Posted on: October 13, 2017

Clay Goddard named Springfield-Greene County director of health

Posted on: October 10, 2017

City to commemorate Hazelwood Cemetery Sesquicentennial Anniversary Saturday, Oct. 14

Posted on: October 9, 2017

REMINDER: Second-graders to discover Treasures of the City Thursday evening

Posted on: October 12, 2017

Additional parks and sidewalks to be constructed with HUD funds

Posted on: October 5, 2017
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July sales tax revenue up

Posted on: July 8, 2014
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Oct. 2 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 2, 2017

Springfield Public Works and Environmental Services departments reaccredited by the APWA

Posted on: September 27, 2017
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Sept. 18 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: September 6, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Performers rehearse today 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. for upcoming benefit concert

Posted on: September 17, 2017

CreAsian restaurant to donate half of Sept. 19 gross sales to Springfield Police and Fire

Posted on: September 15, 2017

Second public meeting for Kearney Street Redevelopment Plan tonight

Posted on: September 25, 2017

September sales tax revenues down 7% compared to budget, revenues still up 1% YTD

Posted on: September 12, 2017

City of Springfield soliciting bids for 20 surplus properties in city limits

Posted on: September 12, 2017

Sept. 5 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: September 6, 2017

Group cited for aggressive panhandling

Posted on: August 31, 2017

Deputy City Manager Tim Smith announces he will retire at the end of the year

Posted on: September 1, 2017

City Council approves putting continuation of level property tax on fall ballot

Posted on: August 29, 2017

City Council continues discussion on level property tax continuation

Posted on: August 25, 2017

First reading of pit bull ordinance delayed until Sept. 18

Posted on: August 24, 2017

Scenic Avenue to close at railroad crossing north of Battlefield Road Aug. 21- 27

Posted on: August 22, 2017

Safety improvements at two Battlefield Road intersections to begin Aug. 28

Posted on: August 22, 2017

Aug. 21 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: August 21, 2017

City to host public meetings to gather input for Kearney Street Redevelopment Plan

Posted on: August 21, 2017

August sales tax revenues up 5% compared to budget, 6% YTD

Posted on: August 15, 2017

BIRTHPLACE OF ROUTE 66 FESTIVAL OPENING CEREMONY AND PRE-PARADE PARTY

Posted on: August 9, 2017

Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights to host community meeting Aug. 16

Posted on: August 9, 2017

Aug. 7 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: August 7, 2017

Frisco Lane officially on track following City Council approval

Posted on: August 7, 2017

Brendan Griesemer, AICP, named assistant director of Planning & Development

Posted on: August 7, 2017

City to host public input meeting Aug. 9 to discuss next round of C-Street TIF projects

Posted on: August 2, 2017

Sheriff to begin accepting City of Springfield municipal inmates

Posted on: July 28, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: County, City, Sheriff’s Office to issue special announcement regarding the jail

Posted on: July 28, 2017

Proclamation recognizes City Utilities’ commitment to renewable energy

Posted on: July 27, 2017

July 24 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: July 24, 2017

July 10 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: July 11, 2017

July sales tax revenues up 6% compared to budget

Posted on: July 7, 2017

Committee considers use of level property tax for unfunded needs

Posted on: July 5, 2017

Brigitte Marrs appointed executive director of Mayor’s Commission for Children

Posted on: June 29, 2017

City releases internal audit reports for cashier operations, accounts payable and cash disbursements

Posted on: June 27, 2017

June 26 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: June 26, 2017

City seeking candidates for Board of Public Utilities

Posted on: June 26, 2017

Five honored, 22 others recognized at 26th annual Gift of Time luncheon

Posted on: June 23, 2017

Square sculpture to be tumbled Wednesday, June 21 in honor of Tom Billionis

Posted on: June 15, 2017

Square sculpture to be tumbled Wednesday, June 21 in honor of Tom Billionis

Posted on: June 15, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Alliance continues work to house homeless from East Kearney Camps

Posted on: June 12, 2017

June 12 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: June 12, 2017

City Council approves City budget; prioritizes public safety

Posted on: June 12, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Alliance continues work to house homeless from East Kearney Camps

Posted on: June 12, 2017

Mayor Ken McClure testifies before governor’s committee in support of economic development tools

Posted on: June 7, 2017

June sales tax revenues down 10% compared to budget

Posted on: June 7, 2017

Day 2 of MARC results in 54 new intakes

Posted on: June 6, 2017

Second Cruise Kearney! event this Friday

Posted on: June 6, 2017

Day 1 of MARC a success

Posted on: June 5, 2017

Community Involvement Committee to hear presentations, panel discussion about substance misuse

Posted on: June 5, 2017

Mayor Ken McClure in State of the City address: SGF truly a great city

Posted on: June 1, 2017

Mayor Ken McClure to present first State of the City address this morning

Posted on: June 1, 2017

Capital improvement grants awarded to eight neighborhoods through Neighborhood Works Program

Posted on: May 31, 2017

May 30 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 30, 2017

City Manager wraps up annual budget workshop

Posted on: May 30, 2017

Rezoning request for former Palace Theater will not be heard at tonight's City Council meeting

Posted on: May 30, 2017

David Pennington to be sworn in as Fire Chief

Posted on: May 25, 2017

Cruise Kearney kickoff event at 6 p.m. Friday

Posted on: May 23, 2017

David Pennington named Springfield Fire Chief

Posted on: May 19, 2017

TE Jefferson Avenue Footbridge Fundraising Art Show and News Conference Regarding Two Major Announce

Posted on: August 23, 2017

Meeting to discuss East Kearney homeless camp outreach moved to Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

Posted on: May 18, 2017

May 15 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 15, 2017

Mayor's Commission for Children announces results of 2016 kindergarten readiness study

Posted on: May 9, 2017

City budget workshops for Fiscal Year 2018 continue Tuesday

Posted on: May 8, 2017

Public invited to May 9 presentation of Hazelwood Cemetery Community Visioning findings

Posted on: May 5, 2017

May 1 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 1, 2017

Gift of Time nomination deadline extended to Friday at midnight

Posted on: May 30, 2017

Doling, Bradford Park neighborhood cleanups rescheduled

Posted on: April 28, 2017

Council narrows field to six for open General Seat D

Posted on: April 26, 2017

Planning firm presents key findings in Kearney Street corridor study at Council Lunch

Posted on: April 25, 2017

Developer requests zoning case be sent to Planning and Zoning Commission for reconsideration

Posted on: April 24, 2017

City releases 2016 year in review report

Posted on: April 21, 2017

April 17 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: April 17, 2017

New Mayor Ken McClure to be sworn in Tuesday, April 11

Posted on: April 7, 2017

April sales tax revenues down 5% compared to budget

Posted on: April 7, 2017

April 3 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: April 3, 2017

AT&T service to 9-1-1 restored

Posted on: April 3, 2017

Reverse vendor fair to offer businesses access to multiple public agencies in one location

Posted on: March 29, 2017

Proposed program could help get panhandlers off the streets and into jobs

Posted on: March 21, 2017

March 20 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: March 20, 2017

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival partners announce 2017 event lineup

Posted on: March 9, 2017

CANCELLED: AT&T confirms service to 9-1-1 restored

Posted on: March 8, 2017

AT&T customers unable to call 9-1-1

Posted on: March 8, 2017

March sales tax revenues down 8% compared to budget; shortfall due to processing delays

Posted on: March 8, 2017

Francine Pratt to lead Prosper Springfield

Posted on: March 7, 2017

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival partners to announce 2017 event lineup

Posted on: March 7, 2017

March 6 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: March 6, 2017

REMINDER: Impacting Poverty Commission announcement today at 12:45 p.m.

Posted on: March 7, 2017

Feb. 21 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: February 21, 2017

Darla Morrison named City Human Resources Director

Posted on: February 17, 2017

February sales tax revenues down 4% compared to budget

Posted on: February 6, 2017

Public invited to share ideas for the future of Springfield's Hazelwood Cemetery

Posted on: February 2, 2017

City Council presented with Jefferson Avenue Footbridge options

Posted on: January 31, 2017

Springfield-Greene County 9-1-1 calls for service increase in 2016

Posted on: January 31, 2017

Jan. 23 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: January 23, 2017

Roster for City Council candidates certified and submitted

Posted on: January 20, 2017

David Holtmann named City Finance Director

Posted on: January 20, 2017

Impacting Poverty Commission issues one-year report

Posted on: January 19, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Council workshop rescheduled Jan. 31

Posted on: January 17, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: Council workshop tonight cancelled

Posted on: January 17, 2017

Building Development Services proposes updates to housing code

Posted on: January 17, 2017

MEDIA ALERT: City Council to discuss future of Jefferson Avenue Footbridge at Jan. 18 workshop

Posted on: January 13, 2017

Public service agencies prepared for impending weather event

Posted on: January 11, 2017

Mayor Pro Tem Ken McClure testifies on statewide TNC bill

Posted on: January 10, 2017

City Manager Greg Burris to transition to new role

Posted on: November 14, 2017

Jan. 9 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: January 9, 2017

January sales tax revenues up 5% compared to budget

Posted on: January 6, 2017

Public invited to discuss future of Kearney Street with City staff Jan. 12

Posted on: January 6, 2017