Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of February.
Good morning, Springfield.
🎓 Education
The Springfield-Greene County Library launched its 27th Annual Design-A-Bookmark Contest for K-12 students on Feb.
1 with entries due March 21 and winners honored in April; it also hosts Racing to Read Storytimes and a Freedom Classroom 101 meet on Feb. 7 at Midtown Carnegie.
🏥 Health
Children’s Mercy with Mercy Springfield announced Jennifer Murray as senior director to lead its partnership focused on pediatric care today.
Murray — a longtime nurse with decades of experience — will work under interim chief Debbie Schwartzkopf to support children and families in our community.
🎉 Springfield Events
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Couple Shuffle - Springfield
9 AM – 12 PM — Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park — Check website for entry fees — An annual running event featuring a 2-mile, 5k, and 10k race.
Rend Collective Concert
7-10 p.m. — Evangel University — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic sound of Rend Collective, an eclectic group bringing spiritual depth through their music.
That One Mailman Live with Sean Fogelson
6-8 p.m. — Springfield Comedy Club — Ticket price applies — Enjoy hilarious stories and engaging performances from viral sensation Sean Fogelson.
2025 USHA Collegiate Handball Nationals
Feb 18-22 — Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Handball Courts — Visit for hotel links and more — Compete in the excitement of collegiate handball action!
Kristin Key Live Performance
8:45 PM — Springfield Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughs with musical comedian Kristin Key, star of NBC's 'Bring the Funny'.
Running From Yeti
7:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. — Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park — Entry fee varies — Join a winter-themed race with fun and community spirit in Springfield, MO.
Open Mic Night
7-10 p.m. — Springfield Comedy Club — Free entry — Enjoy a night of laughs with both seasoned and first-time comedians showcasing their talent.
Dev Night: Linux Installation Workshop
6-8 p.m. — efactory — Free entry — Learn to install Linux on your Windows 10 computer and enjoy free pizza.
🏠 Springfield Real Estate
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💼 Springfield Job Board
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📣 Springfield Announcements
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