Springfieldians now have access to the Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO) Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program, which enables homeowners to make home efficiency improvements and to pay for them over time through their property tax bills. HERO financing payments may have tax benefits, and many homeowners see immediate savings on…
Author: Melissa Haase, Managing Editor
“The crocuses in my front yard, flowering trees blooming, but most of all, the cardinals singing for a mate in the early morning before dawn.” Kathleen Cowens, West Central “Dandelions in Washington Park.” Brian Shipman, Midtown “Dozens of neighbors taking walks, riding bikes, playing outside with their children and / or dogs.”…
Springfield’s proudest north sider is determined to see a retail renaissance of Kearney Street. Since becoming the Zone 1 City Council representative in April 2015, Phyllis Ferguson has championed Springfield’s north side. A Woodland Heights resident, Ferguson has been deeply involved in City and community efforts to address the quality…
As a way to show off its hometown spirit during the annual Bass Pro Marathon in November, Bass Pro committed $10,000 to fund a contest for neighborhood cheering sections, and partnered with the City’s Great Neighborhoods Program to issue a “neighborhood challenge” to registered neighborhoods across the City. The winnings…
Springfield is a city that welcomes special events. From major conventions and sporting events to community-based festivals, parades and athletic activities, Springfield is proud to host hundreds of events each year. Due to the growing number of special events in the city each year and a need to streamline the…
When’s the last time you asked to borrow a cup of sugar from your neighbor? According to statistics from Nextdoor.com, only about 26 percent of people actually speak to their neighbors. “People lead such busy lives these days that getting to know their neighbors just isn’t something a lot of…
The Missouri Job Center-Ozarks Region’s locations at 2900 E. Sunshine and new satellite office inside the Cox North Medical Tower at 1443 N. Robberson, Suite 100, offer a variety of services – all of which are free – for dislocated workers, youth, adults, veterans, those with disabilities, job seekers and…
Bees and butterflies are in danger and need our immediate help. With the wonderful old-growth of the Phelps Grove Neighborhood and its plentiful yards and gardens, together we can make a difference. Plant a bee and butterfly garden, and enjoy nature at its finest. You’ll be helping not only these…
Before central air conditioning became standard in homes, before television and over 500 channels to entertain us, before the Internet, Wi-Fi, social media, and backyard privacy fences, we enjoyed the front porch. The front porch was a shaded place to cool off in the summer months. To catch a cool…