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2019 City News Releases

Posted on: May 21, 2019

Equipment Show & Tell event postponed to Wednesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Due to inclement weather, tonight’s Public Works and Environmental Services’ Equipment Show & Tell event has been postponed until Wednesday, May 22 at the Expo Center lot (between Jordan Valley Car Park and the Springfield Expo Center). It will take place at the same time, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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Other News in 2019 City News Releases

Recap: Service members feel at home in Springfield for the Holidays

Posted on: December 21, 2019

City Council, CCACD to discuss HUD plans at Jan. 7, 2020 public hearing

Posted on: December 22, 2019

Springfield Mayor to launch Fort Leonard Wood Day Monday with Welcome Rally at Bass Pro

Posted on: December 21, 2019

Mayor Ken McClure sends holiday greetings to community

Posted on: December 17, 2019

City Council receives annual financial reporting audit, special audit of Workforce Development grant

Posted on: December 17, 2019

Media Alert: City Council to receive audit report at 11:30 a.m.

Posted on: December 17, 2019

Director of Workforce Development Mary Ann Rojas retires

Posted on: December 13, 2019

911 Director Zim Schwartze to take new job in Jefferson City

Posted on: December 5, 2019

Thursday's TIF Advisory Commission hearing canceled

Posted on: December 4, 2019

Media Alert: Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony Media Opportunities

Posted on: November 22, 2019

Springfield to welcome soldiers ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 23

Posted on: November 23, 2019

Usher in the holiday season Saturday with Mayor’s Tree Lighting

Posted on: November 20, 2019

City presents concept plans for Phase 1 of Jordan Creek daylighting through downtown Springfield

Posted on: November 19, 2019

MEDIA ALERT: Public Works to present concepts for Jordan Creek daylighting tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.

Posted on: November 18, 2019

Park Central Square Christmas Tree to be installed 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19

Posted on: November 15, 2019

City soliciting applications for $200,000 in 2020 CDBG funding

Posted on: November 14, 2019

City Council hears recommendations of Sexual Assault Task Force

Posted on: November 12, 2019

Rededication ceremony for Lincoln Memorial Cemetery 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9

Posted on: November 8, 2019

City of Springfield awarded $21 million dollar BUILD grant

Posted on: November 6, 2019

Sales taxes renewed by Springfield voters

Posted on: November 5, 2019

UPDATE: Traffic calming demonstration at Grant Avenue & Calhoun Street rescheduled for Oct. 28

Posted on: October 24, 2019

Agencies highlight available resources, in light of continued overdose spike

Posted on: October 22, 2019

Join us Wednesday evening as Mick Cornett shares insights as SGF embarks on next comprehensive plan

Posted on: October 21, 2019

City of Springfield soliciting bids for 13 surplus properties in city limits

Posted on: October 18, 2019

BREAKING: Two deaths confirmed in 48-hour overdose spike

Posted on: October 18, 2019

Mayors of 4 of Missouri’s largest cities commit to common agenda to make communities safer

Posted on: October 18, 2019

Media Alert: Missouri mayors host historic meeting in Springfield

Posted on: October 17, 2019

Health and Public Safety agencies respond to spike in drug overdoses

Posted on: October 17, 2019

REMINDER: City and SPS to host 30th annual Treasures of the City event TONIGHT

Posted on: October 17, 2019

Traffic-calming demonstration to transform Grant Avenue and Calhoun Street intersection Oct. 24

Posted on: October 17, 2019

City seeks candidates for Building Trades Examination & Certification Board

Posted on: October 16, 2019

Qualified candidates sought for Board of Public Utilities

Posted on: October 15, 2019

City and SPS to host 30th annual Treasures of the City event Thursday evening

Posted on: October 14, 2019

St. Louis Blues alumni players to join Oct.10 celebration

Posted on: October 4, 2019

St. Louis Blues officials confirmed to join Springfield celebration

Posted on: October 3, 2019

Sexual Assault Task Force Meeting Cancelled

Posted on: October 3, 2019

FROM THE OFFICE OF MAYOR KEN MCCLURE

Posted on: October 1, 2019

Historical marker dedication to take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday on Park Central Square

Posted on: October 1, 2019

Quarterly crosswalk assessment indicates 6% improvement

Posted on: September 26, 2019

Mayor McClure declares Oct. 10 “St. Louis Blues Day” in Springfield

Posted on: September 18, 2019

News conference Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Jordan Valley Ice Park

Posted on: September 17, 2019

Public hearing on FY2018 CAPER scheduled for Sept. 17

Posted on: September 12, 2019

Firm completes audits of museum, loans and grants processing and health information privacy controls

Posted on: September 10, 2019

City to host Commercial Street pedestrian alleyway and parking lot enhancement open house Sept. 12

Posted on: September 10, 2019

Galloway development recommendations tabled until Sept. 12 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting

Posted on: August 19, 2019

August sales tax revenues down 4% compared to August 2018

Posted on: August 15, 2019

SGF Yields program to install “Student Walker” statue Aug. 15 at Pittman Elementary

Posted on: August 14, 2019

2019 John T. Woodruff Awards presented to Guy Mace and Kirk Wheeler

Posted on: August 10, 2019

Statement by Springfield, Missouri Mayor Ken McClure

Posted on: August 9, 2019

Road closures for 2019 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

Posted on: August 7, 2019

Mayor Ken McClure announces selections for comprehensive plan advisory team

Posted on: August 6, 2019

Mayor McClure congratulates Lasers on championship win

Posted on: August 5, 2019

City of Springfield’s Finance Department awarded certificate of excellence for financial report

Posted on: July 30, 2019

City Council outlines 2019 priorities

Posted on: July 30, 2019

City Council hears recommendations for Galloway

Posted on: July 23, 2019

Statement from the City of Springfield

Posted on: July 19, 2019

City's completed Grand Street Bridge Replacement Project receives regional award for safety

Posted on: July 17, 2019

July sales tax revenues down 1.5% compared to July 2018

Posted on: July 15, 2019

Quarterly crosswalk assessment indicates 4% improvement

Posted on: July 10, 2019

Third and final Galloway public meeting to be held Tuesday at All Saints Anglican Church

Posted on: July 8, 2019

City seeks input on potential transportation projects

Posted on: June 28, 2019

Landfill fee increase effective Monday, July 1

Posted on: June 28, 2019

Jan Millington named Deputy City Attorney

Posted on: June 24, 2019

Downtown Springfield Association partners with City of Springfield to promote walking downtown

Posted on: June 20, 2019

Sculpture to take summertime tumble Friday evening in honor of Tom Billionis

Posted on: June 19, 2019

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

Posted on: June 19, 2019

Survey provides insight into citizen perception and priorities

Posted on: June 18, 2019

City Council to hear results of 2019 Citizen Survey at 11:30

Posted on: June 18, 2019

City seeking public input on Public Rights of Way ADA Transition Plan

Posted on: June 17, 2019

Mayor McClure publicly thanks Scott Miller for dedicated service

Posted on: June 14, 2019

Share input on design standards for Galloway/Lone Pine development with online survey

Posted on: June 12, 2019

June sales tax revenues up 11% compared to June 2018

Posted on: June 10, 2019

City asking public to participate in survey to assess community needs

Posted on: June 10, 2019

City Planning Department launches Comprehensive Planning Process

Posted on: June 6, 2019

Mayor Ken McClure presents 2019 State of the City Address

Posted on: June 6, 2019

Judge Todd Thornhill receives statewide recognition

Posted on: May 30, 2019

HUD Annual Action Plan Available for Public Review and Comment

Posted on: May 29, 2019

Division Street and Grant Avenue intersection to close Thursday and Friday

Posted on: May 28, 2019

Residents encouraged to review proposed updates to FEMA floodplain maps

Posted on: May 21, 2019

City celebrating National Public Works Week with annual report, events, mayoral proclamation

Posted on: May 20, 2019

REMINDER: Public Works to present initial design for Galloway Street Widening Project tonight

Posted on: May 21, 2019

Second Galloway public meeting to be held tonight at The Venues

Posted on: May 14, 2019

May sales tax revenues down 11.6% compared to May 2018

Posted on: May 10, 2019

Springfield mourns loss of local hero Ralph Manley

Posted on: May 7, 2019

Mayor Ken McClure offers expressions of support to those affected by storms

Posted on: May 1, 2019

South Avenue south of Primrose to close

Posted on: May 1, 2019

Mayor McClure makes City Council Committee Appointments

Posted on: May 1, 2019

Phyllis Ferguson named Mayor Pro Tem

Posted on: April 24, 2019

City budget workshops begin

Posted on: April 23, 2019

Mayor’s Commission for Children announces results of 2018 Kindergarten Readiness Study

Posted on: April 23, 2019

Springfield’s Give 5 program receives statewide Innovation Award

Posted on: April 23, 2019

Springfield-Greene Co. African-American Heritage Trail Committee announces new round of markers

Posted on: April 22, 2019

Mayor’s Commission for Children to announce results of 2018 Kindergarten Readiness Survey on Tuesday

Posted on: April 22, 2019

Mayor and City Council members to take oaths of office at noon today

Posted on: April 18, 2019

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

Posted on: April 15, 2019

April sales tax revenues up 8.6%

Posted on: April 9, 2019

City of Springfield soliciting bids for 17 surplus properties in city limits

Posted on: April 4, 2019

Accounting firm completes audits of police operations, financial month-end closing process

Posted on: April 3, 2019

Greenwood, Springfield Catholic basketball teams to be recognized tonight by City Council

Posted on: March 25, 2019

City of Springfield to survey citizens

Posted on: March 21, 2019

March sales tax revenues up 2.5%

Posted on: March 19, 2019
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City of Springfield begins treatment and removal of public ash trees in response to invasive beetle

Posted on: March 14, 2019

City partners with Galloway residents, stakeholders to plan future of village

Posted on: March 13, 2019

March 11 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: March 11, 2019

2019 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival entertainment announced

Posted on: March 7, 2019

City Council opens discussion on allocation of carryover funds

Posted on: March 5, 2019

City Council considers ordinance amendments to pave way for legalized medical marijuana

Posted on: March 5, 2019

City begins preparations for legalized medical marijuana

Posted on: March 4, 2019

Reminder: Route 66 festival press conference at 10 a.m. at Discovery Center

Posted on: March 7, 2019

City accepting public comments for FY2019-20 CDBG, HOME funding proposals

Posted on: March 1, 2019

Feb. 25 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: February 25, 2019

Application deadline for type 2 short-term rental properties is Wednesday

Posted on: February 25, 2019
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City’s ¼-cent capital improvement sales tax renewal to come forward April 2

Posted on: February 22, 2019

Citizens' Tax Oversight Committee Meeting canceled

Posted on: February 19, 2019

City offers new down-payment assistance loan program

Posted on: February 15, 2019

Applications, forms for short-term rentals now available online

Posted on: February 13, 2019

Feb. 11 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: February 11, 2019

February sales tax revenue continues upward trend

Posted on: February 11, 2019

2019 Capital Improvement Program Plan to go before P&Z, City Council in February

Posted on: February 1, 2019

City Council approves regulations on short-term rentals

Posted on: January 29, 2019

Jan. 28 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: January 28, 2019

Level Property Tax to fund 4 fire station projects

Posted on: January 23, 2019

January sales tax revenue up nearly 6% compared to budget

Posted on: January 18, 2019

Jan. 14 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: January 14, 2019

Police Chief Paul Williams to provide update to City Council

Posted on: January 14, 2019
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City pedestrian safety program partners with Springfield Public Schools on new education initiatives

Posted on: January 8, 2019

Developer withdraws rezoning request application for condo project on east Briar

Posted on: January 8, 2019

City accepting public comments for FY2019-20 CDBG, HOME funding proposals

Posted on: January 7, 2019