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2022 City News Releases

Posted on: September 15, 2022

Mayor Ken McClure to honor Bill Darr with the Key to the City

MEDIA ALERT

What: Key to the City Ceremony honoring Bill Darr

When: 5:30 p.m., Sept. 19. 2022

Where: Councilman Denny Whayne 4^th Floor Conference Room and Lobby, Busch Municipal Building, 840 N. Boonville

Please join us for a ceremony recognizing Springfield philanthropist / entrepreneur Bill Darr as he receives the Key to the City from Mayor Ken McClure.

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For more information, contact Cora Scott, Director of Public Information & Civic Engagement, City of Springfield, at 417-380-3352 or [email protected].

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Other News in 2022 City News Releases

Public hearing on FY2023 funds and HUD Annual Action Plan

Posted on: December 28, 2022

Update: Cold Weather Shelters

Posted on: December 20, 2022

With dangerously low temps expected, public agencies provide cold-weather safety information

Posted on: December 21, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: Public entities to host news briefing on expected weather event

Posted on: December 20, 2022

Ceremony honoring U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt held to unveil details of airport terminal renaming

Posted on: December 16, 2022

Airport's Midfield Terminal renaming ceremony today at 1:30 p.m.

Posted on: December 16, 2022

City seeking applicants for grant funds for development of affordable housing units

Posted on: December 15, 2022

Rezoning case at property near Sunshine and National postponed at applicant’s request

Posted on: December 13, 2022

City Council receives FY 2022 independent audit report

Posted on: December 13, 2022

Rezoning case at property near Sunshine and National coming to P&Z

Posted on: December 12, 2022

City to begin housing study process this week

Posted on: December 12, 2022

Danny Perches named City assistant director of Economic Vitality

Posted on: December 5, 2022

City’s pedestrian safety program receives national, regional awards in 2022

Posted on: December 5, 2022

Council approves renaming Midfield Terminal after U.S. Senator Roy Blunt

Posted on: November 28, 2022

Council to consider renaming Midfield Terminal after U.S. Senator Roy Blunt

Posted on: November 23, 2022

City awarded $17 Million in state Water Infrastructure Grants to help fund 14 stormwater projects

Posted on: November 22, 2022

Former Mayor N.L.“Mac” McCartney remembered

Posted on: November 21, 2022

Festivities on the square begin at 6 p.m.

Posted on: November 19, 2022

City traffic engineers provide tips for avoiding Black Friday traffic congestion on Nov. 25

Posted on: November 17, 2022

Brock Rowe named director of Building Development Services

Posted on: November 17, 2022

David Mercer to join Springfield Municipal Court

Posted on: November 14, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: Park Central Square Christmas Tree to be installed at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15

Posted on: November 10, 2022

APD Urban Planning + Management selected to perform Springfield housing study

Posted on: November 10, 2022

City, CU to kick off Lake Springfield planning process Nov. 17

Posted on: November 9, 2022

City soliciting proposals for discretionary Community Development Block Grant funding projects

Posted on: November 9, 2022

Outdoor sculptures sought for Commercial Street Historic District

Posted on: November 8, 2022

Sam Hamra receives prestigious Key to the City

Posted on: October 31, 2022

Mayor McClure to present Key to the City on Monday

Posted on: October 27, 2022

Fassnight Creek improvements at the Art Museum awarded 2022 Project of the Year by APWA

Posted on: October 25, 2022

Saturday night’s Mayor’s Tree Lighting to feature diverse group of artists

Posted on: November 16, 2022

Construction of Fassnight Greenway Trail connection through Phelps Grove Park set to begin Oct. 19

Posted on: October 19, 2022

Springfield Police to restart pedestrian safety Yield Checks at Springfield crosswalks on Oct. 20

Posted on: October 18, 2022

City housing study to tailor neighborhood revitalization strategy

Posted on: October 17, 2022

Forvis completes assessment of City’s construction and Level Property Tax Plan bond

Posted on: October 14, 2022

ARPA Review Committee to recommend $7M in allocations for homeless services, affordable housing

Posted on: October 11, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: City ARPA Committee to Convene Oct. 11

Posted on: October 10, 2022

City of Springfield seeking qualified candidates for Board of Public Utilities

Posted on: October 7, 2022

City issues Request for Qualifications for design of Springfield Art Museum renovation and expansion

Posted on: October 7, 2022

Oct. 31 City Council meeting canceled

Posted on: October 6, 2022

Public gets view of Grant Avenue Parkway Redevelopment Plan

Posted on: September 30, 2022

Apply to run for Mayor, five City Council seats starting at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3

Posted on: September 29, 2022

City of Springfield Environmental Services names Erick Roberts as assistant director

Posted on: September 28, 2022

Sunshine and National rezoning case postponed to Nov. 17 P&Z meeting

Posted on: September 27, 2022

C-Street public parking lot at Campbell Avenue and Pacific Street to close Sept. 27 for improvements

Posted on: September 21, 2022

Property owners invited to learn about proposed Grant Avenue Parkway Redevelopment Plan Sept. 29

Posted on: September 21, 2022

Local Continuum of Care posts applications for homeless services projects for public comment

Posted on: September 20, 2022

City to host public input meeting Sept. 28 to discuss next round of C-Street TIF projects

Posted on: September 20, 2022

William “Bill” Darr receives prestigious Key to the City

Posted on: September 19, 2022

Bruce Hornsby to headline Springfield Jazz Festival

Posted on: September 14, 2022

City, CU select firm to plan future of Lake Springfield area

Posted on: September 12, 2022

Sunshine and National rezoning case postponed to Oct. 6 P&Z meeting

Posted on: September 7, 2022

Public hearing on FY2021 CAPER scheduled for Sept. 20

Posted on: September 13, 2022

Bird E-scooter company to launch rental operations in Springfield beginning Sept. 1

Posted on: September 1, 2022

City of Springfield awarded $1.5 million transportation infrastructure grant

Posted on: August 25, 2022

Public Works improves traffic safety infrastructure in preparation for students going back to school

Posted on: August 24, 2022

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival announces winning car show entries

Posted on: August 17, 2022

Festival founders present Woodruff Award to Cora Scott and Phyllis Ferguson

Posted on: August 13, 2022

Featured floats add to 2022 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Parade

Posted on: August 12, 2022

Emerald City Band rocks downtown at Route 66 Festival Kickoff Concert

Posted on: August 11, 2022

Road closures for 2022 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

Posted on: August 9, 2022

C-Street public parking lot at Robberson Avenue and Pacific Street to close Aug. 15 for improvements

Posted on: August 8, 2022

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

Posted on: August 8, 2022

Andy's Frozen Custard launches Route 66 Festival competition

Posted on: August 8, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: Press conference Thursday to report out Prosper Springfield progress

Posted on: August 3, 2022

City to host Forward SGF launch events in each council zone

Posted on: August 3, 2022

City Council allocates $31.3M in ARPA funding requests

Posted on: July 27, 2022

Springfield Deputy City Manager Maurice Jones Credentialed by International Local Government Managem

Posted on: July 27, 2022

Register now for the Birthplace of Route 66 Parade

Posted on: July 25, 2022

City of Springfield issues reminder about rules for political sign placement

Posted on: July 25, 2022

Grant Avenue Parkway construction on schedule for section one reopening by start of school year

Posted on: July 20, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: Informational open house on Kansas Avenue roadway improvements 5-7 p.m. July 14

Posted on: July 13, 2022

Sewer smoke testing in Ravenwood, Prairie View Heights subdivisions planned July 25-29

Posted on: July 13, 2022

City to host launch event for Comprehensive Plan July 21

Posted on: July 11, 2022

Reconstruction of Division Street between National and Glenstone expected to begin July 11

Posted on: July 6, 2022

Driver crosswalk compliance rate increases to 52% for second quarter 2022

Posted on: July 6, 2022

City Council to hear first reading of ordinances to allocate ARPA funds on July 11

Posted on: July 6, 2022

Springfield Environmental Services issues Request for Qualifications for professional services

Posted on: July 5, 2022

Wendy Garrison named Municipal Court chief judge

Posted on: July 1, 2022

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

Posted on: June 30, 2022

Brendan Griesemer inducted into American Institute of Certified Planners College of Fellows

Posted on: June 29, 2022

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

Posted on: June 28, 2022

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

Posted on: June 23, 2022

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

Posted on: June 22, 2022

Planned sewer rate increase takes effect July 1

Posted on: June 17, 2022

Hatch Foundation to host First Annual Celebrate Springfield!

Posted on: June 13, 2022

City Council remembers Councilman Denny Whayne

Posted on: June 5, 2022

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

Posted on: June 2, 2022

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

Posted on: May 31, 2022

Mayor to present annual State of the City Address Thursday morning

Posted on: May 31, 2022

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

Posted on: May 17, 2022

City issues request for qualifications for Lake Springfield master plan

Posted on: May 17, 2022

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

Posted on: May 16, 2022

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

Posted on: May 10, 2022

CACCD to hold public hearing on HOME-ARP Program Allocation Plan at 6 p.m.

Posted on: May 24, 2022

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

Posted on: May 6, 2022

FY2022-2023 City budget workshops begin

Posted on: April 29, 2022

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

Posted on: April 18, 2022

Mayor’s Initiative on Equity & Inclusion presents proposed guiding principles

Posted on: April 18, 2022

City's ARPA Review Committee to meet Tuesday

Posted on: April 18, 2022

Celebrate Earth Day 2022 in Springfield with movies, cleanup events and festivals

Posted on: April 14, 2022

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

Posted on: April 12, 2022

City Council appoints Monica Horton to fill Zone 1 seat

Posted on: April 12, 2022

Chief Municipal Judge Todd Thornhill leaves legacy of service

Posted on: April 11, 2022

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

Posted on: April 8, 2022

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

Posted on: March 28, 2022

City Council to interview Zone 1 applicants April 12

Posted on: March 28, 2022

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

Posted on: March 22, 2022

City issues Request for Qualifications for professional engineering and design services

Posted on: March 21, 2022

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

Posted on: March 21, 2022

City Council to hear update on Forward SGF at Tuesday workshop

Posted on: March 21, 2022

Brock Rowe named interim director of Building Development Services

Posted on: March 14, 2022

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure sends condolences to Joplin Police Department

Posted on: March 9, 2022

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

Posted on: March 7, 2022

MEDIA ALERT: Commercial Street TIF Public Projects Open House March 10

Posted on: March 7, 2022

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

Posted on: March 3, 2022

Amanda Ohlensehlen named Springfield’s Director of Economic Vitality

Posted on: March 3, 2022

Police, Fire face off on the ice, raise $7,300 for charity

Posted on: March 3, 2022

BKD completes assessment of City’s Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard administration

Posted on: March 3, 2022

Springfield fire chief graduates from Center for Homeland Security program

Posted on: March 2, 2022

Tuesday's Community Involvement Committee meeting canceled

Posted on: February 28, 2022

City to host Commercial Street TIF Public Projects Open House March 10

Posted on: February 28, 2022

REMINDER: Springfield Art Museum announcement at 5 p.m. today

Posted on: March 3, 2022

REMINDER: Flag ceremony today at 2 p.m. on Park Central Square

Posted on: March 1, 2022

All City recycling centers reopened to the public under normal operating hours

Posted on: February 25, 2022

Zone 1 City Council seat application period now open

Posted on: February 25, 2022

City Clerk details process for filling Zone 1 City Council vacancy

Posted on: February 23, 2022

Public hearing on FY2022 HUD Annual Action Plan rescheduled for March 1

Posted on: February 23, 2022

City recycling facilities to remain closed Feb. 24 due to inclement weather

Posted on: February 24, 2022

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

Posted on: February 22, 2022

City begins study of revitalization and economic development tools along Grant Avenue Parkway

Posted on: February 16, 2022

Public hearing for Brody Corners TIF Plan Feb. 22

Posted on: February 15, 2022

City partners with Springfield Public Schools to celebrate Crossing Guard Appreciation Day Feb. 17

Posted on: February 15, 2022

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

Posted on: February 11, 2022

City of Springfield soliciting bids for 19 surplus properties

Posted on: February 11, 2022

City seeks to fill boards and commissions vacancies

Posted on: February 9, 2022

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

Posted on: February 8, 2022

City to take measures to ensure social distancing at tonight’s meeting

Posted on: January 24, 2022

City Council adopts new design for official Springfield flag

Posted on: January 11, 2022

Susan Istenes named City of Springfield Planning & Development Director

Posted on: January 10, 2022

Cris Swaters named Springfield Police Department Public Affairs Officer

Posted on: January 7, 2022

RESCHEDULED: City Council, CACCD to discuss HUD plans at Jan. 6, 2022 public hearing

Posted on: January 6, 2022