Delaware second-grader Rand Douglas got his ride to school Dec. 9, 2019 from Fire Station 8. The crew stopped at Krispy Kreme on the way for a treat, which the manager graciously provided for Rand. Delaware Principal Stephanie Young also hopped on with Rand for a ride around the neighborhood.
Author: Melissa Hart, Managing Editor
Community Partnership of the Ozarks and sponsor Air Services Heating & Cooling hosted the 13th annual Neighborhood Organization Volunteer Awards (NOVA) ceremony, Dec. 3, 2019 at Relics Event Center to recognize and reward outstanding neighborhood volunteers who work tirelessly to improve and revitalize their communities. A nova is a brightly shining…
As a reward for filling out and turning in a home safety survey following Fire Prevention Month visits, firefighters offer rides to school in a fire truck. Two SPS kindergarteners and a fourth-grader won rides to school this year.
At its Nov. 19, 2019 meeting, the Springfield Public Schools Board of Education heard a project update from SPS staff on the status of 39 high-priority projects funded by the $167.73 million school bond approved by Springfield voters in April 2019. The projects include renovations, expansion, and/or new construction for…
Springfield Fire Department firefighters will begin going door to door in the Rountree neighborhood on Saturday, Nov. 9 as the department continues efforts to ensure that every Springfield resident has adequate warning of a fire in their home. “After Rountree, we plan to move into the Delaware and Oak Grove…
The City of Springfield welcomes Mark Twain Neighborhood Association as its 22nd registered neighborhood. This designation means that a neighborhood association has provided the City with proof that the organization is active; and, that it has made efforts to involve residents and property owners from throughout the neighborhood in activities.…
At its Oct. 21, 2019 meeting, City Council adopted the Planning and Development Department’s recommendations for future development in the Galloway area. The report will serve as the policy document for development in the area (see map within report) and will be used in reviewing applications for rezoning and subdivisions.…