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City of Springfield : City Council to vote on Hammons Field Tuesday

City Council will vote on the agreement to purchase Hammons Field at a special City Council meeting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Busch Municipal Building in the Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room, fourth floor. The council will be…

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City of Springfield : City Council considers ownership of Hammons Field

The City of Springfield could become the new owners of Hammons Field if City Council votes to approve a combination $12 million purchase agreement expected to come before them Feb. 6. The purchase agreement would include the stadium and a parking…

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City of Springfield - Notice of Funding Availability for Non-Congregate Shelter

The City of Springfield is providing a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) seeking applicants for the development of Non-Congregate Shelter. A total of $5,001,000 is available for this NOFA. The City has dedicated $2,215,703 of U.S. Department of…

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City of Springfield - City seeks applicants for Police Civilian Review Board

The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for the Police-Civilian Review Board, a seven-member volunteer board that meets as needed to review appeals made by private citizens of determinations made by the Springfield Police Department regarding…

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City of Springfield - Restore SGF Names Board Of Directors

Restore SGF, a nonprofit community initiative to improve housing conditions and raise residential property values in Springfield’s historic neighborhoods, has named 11 community members to form a board of directors. Restore SGF board members…

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Rezoning Case at Property Near Sunshine and National to City

A request to rezone about 2.6 acres of property, generally located at 1739, 1745 and 1755 S. National Avenue, 1138 E. University Street and 1111, 1119, 1133 and 1141 E. Sunshine Street will be considered by the Springfield Planning & Zoning…

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City of Springfield News - City's Pedestrian Safety Program Receives National, Regional Awards in 2022

City’s pedestrian safety program receives national, regional awards in 2022 SGF Yields, the City of Springfield’s pedestrian safety program, received several national and state-level awards in 2022, highlighting the program’s…

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City of Springfield News Council Approves Renaming Midfield Terminal After U.S. Senator Roy Blunt

City Council approved a measure to rename the Midfield Terminal at Springfield-Branson National Airport to the Roy Blunt Terminal, in honor of U.S. Senator Roy Blunt. The airport will remain named Springfield-Branson National Airport and the call…

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City of Springfield News Former Mayor N.L.“Mac” Mccartney Remembered

Former Springfield Mayor N.L. “Mac” McCartney passed away Friday at the age of 99. He served on City Council from 1987 to 1993 and as Mayor from 1993 to 1995. Among many acts as Mayor, he created Springfield Art Museum Day on Oct. 28,…

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City Of Springfield News : Festivities On The Square Begin At 6 Pm

Those who attend Saturday night’s Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Show will be treated to performances from a diverse lineup of artists. Entertainment will range from country to jazz to performances in Spanish to rap to opera and…

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City of Springfield News : Saturday night’s Mayor’s Tree Lighting to feature diverse group of artists

Those who attend Saturday night’s Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Show will be treated to performances from a diverse lineup of artists. Entertainment will range from country to jazz to performances in Spanish to rap to opera and…

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David Mercer to Join Springfield Municipal Court

David Mercer of Springfield will join the City of Springfield as a Municipal Court judge effective Dec. 1. City Council appointed Mercer to the position with a resolution at its Nov. 14 meeting. Mercer’s four-year term will expire Nov. 14,…

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City of Springfield News - Sam Hamra Receives Prestigious Key to the City

Sam Hamra receives prestigious Key to the City Sam Hamra was presented with the Key to the City by Springfield Mayor Ken McClure at a ceremony earlier today. Hamra is an attorney and the founder and chairman of Hamra Enterprises, which owns and…

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City of Springfield : Fassnight Creek improvements at the Art Museum awarded 2022 Projectof the Year by APWA MO

The City of Springfield’s Fassnight Creek Stormwater Improvement project at the Springfield Art Museum was recently named the 2022 Project of the Year by the Missouri Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) in the $1 million to…

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City of Springfield News Mayor’s Tree Lighting Holiday Show November 19

Join us starting at 6 p.m. Nov. 19 on Park Central Square or from the comfort of your own home for the Mayor's Tree Lighting Holiday Show! Each year, Springfield Mayor Ken McClure is honored to kick off the holiday season by officially lighting the…

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City of Springfield Environmental Services Names Erick Roberts Asassistant Director

The City’s Environmental Services department has named Erick Roberts as assistant director effective Sept. 26. Roberts has been with the City of Springfield since 2000, serving various technician roles with the Solid Waste division before…

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City of Springfield News Property Owners Invited To Learn About Proposed Grant Avenue Parkway Redevelopment Plan September 29

The City of Springfield will host an informational open house regarding the proposed Grant Avenue Parkway Redevelopment Plan 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Forward SGF Planning Studio (351 N. Boonville Ave.). Planning…

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City of Springfield News - William “Bill” Darr Receives Prestigious Key to the City

William “Bill” Darr receives prestigious Key to the City William “Bill” Darr was presented with the Key to the City by Springfield Mayor Ken McClure at a ceremony earlier today. A humanitarian, philanthropist, child…

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City of Springfield News - Mayor Ken McClure to Honor Bill Darr with the Key to the City

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 4th Floor Conference Room and Lobby, Busch Municipal…

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City of Springfield : Bruce Hornsby to headline Springfield Jazz Festival

The Springfield Jazz Festival returns this month after a two-year hiatus. The festivities seek to broaden understanding and make new connections to enhance the quality of life for our community. Bruce Hornsby will headline this 11th annual event…

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City of Springfield News - CU select firm to plan future of Lake Springfield area

After a competitive procurement process, the City of Springfield and City Utilities have selected engineering and consulting firm Crawford, Murphy & Tilly as the consultant for the Lake Springfield Master Plan. The plan is projected to be…

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City of Springfield Awarded $1.5 Million Transportation Infrastructure Grant

City of Springfield awarded $1.5 million transportation infrastructure grant The City of Springfield has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) for transportation…

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City of Springfield News - Birthplace Of Route 66 Festival Announces Winning Car Show Entries

Birthplace of Route 66 Festival announces winning car show entries Thanks to all who participated in this year’s car show! To view photos of the winners with their vehicles, visit https://www.route66festivalsgf.com/awards/. Click here for…

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City of Springfield News - City Council Allocates $31.3M in ARPA Funding Requests

City Council allocates $31.3M in ARPA funding requests At its July 25 meeting, City Council allocated more than $31 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to fund transformative community projects for Springfield. The City received about…

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City of Springfield News - Springfield Deputy City Manager Maurice Jones Credentialed By ICMA

Springfield Deputy City Manager Maurice Jones Credentialed by International Local Government Managem Maurice Jones, Deputy City Manager in Springfield, Mo., recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International…

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City of Springfield - Register now for the Birthplace of Route 66 Parade

The 2022 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Parade promises to be the best yet! With more than 700 classic cars, trucks and other surprises, this highly anticipated parade makes its way down Route 66 through Springfield on Friday, Aug. 12 beginning at…

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City Of Springfield News Sewer Smoke Testing In Ravenwood, Prairie View Heights Subdivisionsplanned July 25-29

City of Springfield Environmental Services will perform sanitary sewer smoke testing in portions of the Ravenwood and Prairie View Heights subdivisions the week of July 25 (weather dependent). Smoke testing is conducted to help locate leaks in the…

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City of Springfield News - Driver Crosswalk Compliance Rate Increases To 52% For Second Quarter 2022

Driver crosswalk compliance rate increases to 52% for second quarter 2022 Second quarter crosswalk assessments conducted through the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program indicate driver compliance at City-managed crosswalks has…

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City’s American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Review Committee, comprised of Mayor Pro Tem Matthew Simpson, Councilmen Andy Lear and Abe McGull and Councilwoman Heather Hardinger, has recommended 16 projects out of the more…

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City of Springfield - Brendan Griesemer inducted into American Institute of CertifiedPlanners College of Fellows

Assistant Planning & Development Director Brendan Griesemer was one of 53 planners inducted into this year’s American Institute of Certified Planners’ College of Fellows at American Planning Association’s National Planning…

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

Springfield Public Works Superintendent of Streets Colten Harris has been named Young Engineer of the Year by the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers (MSPE), a professional association representing licensed professional engineers across…

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City of Springfield - Mayor Ken McClure encourages citizens to embrace the future and continue to dream in annual address

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure reflected on the past year in Springfield during his annual State of the City Address this morning, imploring Springfieldians to reimagine what will be in Springfield. "Today, I commemorate our community’s…

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City of Springfield News City Council To Review Chapters Of Draft Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan Thursday

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 Thursday workshop, noon-4 p.m. at Ozark Technical Community College’s Lincoln Hall…

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City of Springfield - Mayor McClure denounces graffiti action at Pitts Chapel

Springfield Mayor Ken McClure denounces the action taken defacing the south side exterior of Pitts Chapel United Methodist Church with a symbol of hate, a swastika. “There is no room in our community for this kind of deplorable action and…

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City of Springfield - City issues request for qualifications for Lake Springfield master plan

The City of Springfield is seeking qualified professionals to help prepare a vision and master plan for the redevelopment of the Lake Springfield area. Details are posted online at www.lakesgfmasterplan.com under the RFQ tab. The City received a…

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City of Springfield News Mayor's Initiative On Equity And Inclusion Presents Proposed Guiding Principles

City Council approved a resolution Monday night accepting a report and proposed guiding principles from the Mayor’s Initiative on Equity and Equality (MIEE). The appointed group was convened in March 2021 after City Council requested the…

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City of Springfield - Chief Municipal Judge Todd Thornhill leaves legacy of service

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 1993 when he was…

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