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2019 City News Releases

Posted on: October 3, 2019

Sexual Assault Task Force Meeting Cancelled

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Due to scheduling conflicts, today’s Sexual Assault Force Meeting has been cancelled. Information regarding a rescheduled date will be provided when confirmed.

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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

Dec. 16 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: December 16, 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

Nov. 18 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: November 18, 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

Nov. 4 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: November 4, 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

Oct. 21 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 21, 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

Oct. 7 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: October 7, 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

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

Sept. 23 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: September 23, 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

Sept. 9 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: September 9, 2019

Aug. 26 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: August 12, 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

Aug. 12 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: August 12, 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

July 29 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: July 29, 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 15 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: July 15, 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

July 1 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: July 1, 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

June 17 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: June 17, 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

June 3 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: June 3, 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

Equipment Show & Tell event postponed to Wednesday

Posted on: May 21, 2019

Residents encouraged to review proposed updates to FEMA floodplain maps

Posted on: May 21, 2019

May 20 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: May 20, 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

May 6 City Council meeting summary

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

April 22 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: April 8, 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

April 8 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: April 8, 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

Mayor Ken McClure thanks citizens, offers congratulations to returning and new Council members

Posted on: April 2, 2019

March 25 City Council meeting summary

Posted on: March 25, 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