Posted on: May 17, 2022
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The northbound lanes of Campbell Avenue are closed to traffic between Cherokee Street and Sunshine Street for emergency sewer repairs.
Northbound traffic is advised to follow the marked detour via Cherokee Street, Jefferson ...
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City of Springfield Traffic News Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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In anticipation of roadway resurfacing later this month, City crews will begin replacing and repairing sewer manhole covers along National Avenue Thursday, May 12. Motorists should expect delays along National Avenue for the...
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City of Springfield Traffic News Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
In anticipation of roadway resurfacing later this month, City crews will begin replacing and repairing sewer manhole covers along National Avenue Thursday, May 12. Motorists should expect delays along National Avenue for the...
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City of Springfield News Releases (General)
Posted on: May 2, 2022
There is much more to local government than what citizens may first think.
Certain things in your world make your life easier each day. Running water, paved roads, clean parks and streets. These are all services we depend upon, and likely do not think ofte...
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Posted on: April 29, 2022
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City Manager Jason Gage hosted the first in a series of City Council budget workshops Tuesday. Gage and Finance Director David Holtmann first presented an overview of the remaining financial picture for the City’s current 2021-2022 fi...
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Posted on: April 12, 2022
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The City of Springfield will host a Neighborhood Open House Workshop regarding next steps in the Grant Avenue Parkway project 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 19 at Parkview High School cafeteria, (enter doors #12 or #13 on the south side of ...
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City of Springfield News Releases (General)
Posted on: April 12, 2022
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Monica Horton is City Council’s newest member. City Council interviewed four applicants for the Zone 1 seat. appointing Horton with seven votes in one round of voting. Steven Sexton received one vote. The other applicants were Karen B...
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Posted on: April 11, 2022
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It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Chief Municipal Judge Todd Thornhill passed away Friday. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of public service and will be missed.
Judge Thornhill joined the City in April...
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Posted on: April 8, 2022
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The week of April 10-16 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 S...
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Posted on: March 28, 2022
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After having to cancel the 2020 and 2021 Birthplace of Route 66 Festivals due to the pandemic, festival organizers the City of Springfield, Aaron Sachs & Associates, KY3/KSPR/CW, Downtown Springfield Association and West Central N...
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Posted on: March 28, 2022
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City Council will interview the five applicants for the vacant Zone 1 seat 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. The applicants are:
Karen Banta, self-employed
On her application, Banta listed her previous employers and positions as:
“Par...
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Posted on: March 21, 2022
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City of Springfield staff and Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan consultants Houseal Lavigne Associates will present an update on the plan to City Council at a Tuesday workshop, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Springfield Art Museum Community Room....
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Posted on: March 14, 2022
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Brock Rowe has been named interim director of the City of Springfield’s Building Development Services. He most recently served as assistant director. Rowe grew up in the Ozarks, receiving an Associate of Arts degree from North Arkansa...
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Posted on: March 7, 2022
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The City of Springfield’s Draft FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan funding recommendations are available for public review and comment until 5 p.m. April 6. Copies of the funding recommendations may be obtained at any of the bra...
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Posted on: March 3, 2022
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The Springfield Art Museum announced today that it has received a $5 million lead gift to its 2028 Campaign from The Sunderland Foundation of Overland Park, Kansas. In 2018, during the Museum’s 90th Anniversary year, a master...
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Posted on: March 3, 2022
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Missouri native Amanda Ohlensehlen has been named the City of Springfield’s Director of Economic Vitality, effective March 28. Ohlensehlen most recently served as the community & economic development manager for the City of New Be...
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Posted on: February 25, 2022
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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure will host a ceremony at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 1 to honor the Historic City Flag and raise the new City Flag at Park Central Square. City Council is expected to formally designate the 1938 flag as the His...
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Posted on: February 23, 2022
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Those wishing to serve on Springfield’s City Council can apply for the Zone 1 seat vacated by Angela Romine beginning Friday morning.
Applications and Statements of Candidacy will be accepted in the City Clerk’s Office during normal bu...
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Posted on: February 22, 2022
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Zone 1 Councilwoman Angela Romine has vacated her seat on City Council to file candidacy for the District 30 State Senate seat in the Missouri General Assembly. According to the Missouri Secretary of State’s website, Romine filed for ...
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Posted on: February 15, 2022
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At its Feb. 22 meeting, City Council is expected to hold a public hearing on a special ordinance to create a tax increment financing (TIF) plan to pave the way for the redevelopment of a blighted 28-acre tract at the northwest corner ...
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Posted on: February 11, 2022
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The City of Springfield will receive an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to conduct planning efforts for the redevelopment of the Lake Springfield area. This grant is fund...
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Posted on: February 9, 2022
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The City of Springfield is currently taking applications for a variety of boards and commissions. While the full listing of boards and commissions vacancies is available at springfieldmo.gov/boards, the City seeks to fill th...
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Posted on: February 8, 2022
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Restore SGF, a community initiative to improve housing conditions and raise residential property values in Springfield’s historic neighborhoods, started the new year with several pledges of support from local financial institutions. T...
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Posted on: January 11, 2022
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Nearly five years after it was first proposed, Springfield, Missouri has a new official city flag, effective March 1.
In a 7-2 vote, City Council approved a new city flag design first proposed by the Springfield Identity Proj...
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Posted on: December 21, 2021
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In a special session today, City Council approved an emergency bill to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the settlement participation forms from the National Opioids Settlement administrator for the purpose of en...
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Posted on: December 21, 2021
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At City Hall, we are especially thankful for the blessing of family and friends like you. You tuned in, and turned up – continuing to find ways to engage with each other and with us – to help make Springfield a better place.  ...
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Posted on: December 16, 2021
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Springfield City Council received an unmodified opinion, the highest level given, on the City’s financial statement audit from the City’s independent auditing firm, RSM, at a Council Lunch Workshop on Tuesday. The firm indicated that ...
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Posted on: November 19, 2021
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The City of Springfield is currently taking applications for a variety of boards and commissions. While the full listing of boards and commissions vacancies is available at springfieldmo.gov/boards, the City seeks to fill th...
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Posted on: November 10, 2021
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The City of Springfield is taking proposals for discretionary Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding as part of the FY22-23 funding by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) until noon on Friday...
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Posted on: September 30, 2021
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The City of Springfield is one of 10 cities selected by New York University’s GovLab to participate in a six-month program supporting local government technology officials in developing data-driven projects for their cities. ...
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Posted on: September 24, 2021
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Early this year when Springfield needed some love, the community stepped up.
Thanks to the help of more than 1,000 volunteers who made the spring 2021 launch of Clean Green Springfield a success, the City and project partners...
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Learn more about Clean Green Springfield.
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Posted on: September 7, 2021
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Invest DSM Executive Director Amber Lynch presented at today’s Council Lunch meeting to answer questions about how Springfield’s Restore SGF program could be patterned after the Des Moines nonprofit.
Invest DSM is a collabor...
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Posted on: August 23, 2021
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A Statement from Mayor Ken McClure:
"Today, the authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should remove any doubts whatsoever about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. This is a f...
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Posted on: August 12, 2021
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The City of Springfield recognizes the vital role business and industry serve within the community and southwest Missouri region. Retention of Springfield-based companies and fostering expansion of existing business serve as the found...
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Posted on: August 11, 2021
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The City of Springfield is soliciting proposals through 5 p.m. Aug. 18 from non-profit partners for Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 (CDBG-CV) funding for the acquisition, construction, and/or rehabilitation of community tra...
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Posted on: July 23, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECity Manager Jason Gage has formally selected Katie Towns as director of health for Springfield-Greene County effective July 18. Towns has served as acting director the past five months, following the departure of Clay Goddard. She ha...
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Posted on: July 22, 2021
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The City of Springfield plans to apply for up to $2 million of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) funds from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. CDBG-CV ...
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Posted on: July 2, 2021
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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure wishes the citizens of Springfield a Happy Independence Day.
“On this fourth of July weekend, as we prepare to honor our nation’s 245th birthday, I am reminded of the precedent set by the command...
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Posted on: June 8, 2021
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The City of Springfield is currently taking applications for a variety of boards and commissions.
Boards and commissions with one or more vacancies include:
Board Of Public UtilitiesHas the power and duty to take charge of and...
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Posted on: March 9, 2022
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Springfield Mayor Ken McClure would like to send condolences on behalf of City Council and the City of Springfield to the family and colleagues of the Joplin Police Officer killed in the line of duty and the two officers seri...
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City of Springfield News Releases (General)
Posted on: March 14, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Brock Rowe has been named interim director of the City of Springfield’s Building Development Services. He most recently served as assistant director. Rowe grew up in the Ozarks, receiving an Associate of Arts degree from Nor...
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City of Springfield News Releases (General)