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Springfield
Friday, February 21st, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jen Serfass, the Springfield franchisee of Seniors Helping Seniors, rapidly expands her team of mature caregivers to provide non-medical in-home assistance to senior citizens. Springfield Daily Citizen
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A semi truck got stuck and impeded traffic on Kansas Expressway near Battlefield Road in Springfield, but was removed within an hour with aid from the sunshine enhancing road clearing efforts. KY3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Springfield's Queen City Shout music and arts festival is finalizing details ahead of its 14th year, expanding its lineup to include film, dance, and visual arts, and raising funds for poverty relief. Springfield Daily Citizen
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springfield's private religious schools prioritize not just faith teachings but also fundamental academics, offering benefits like smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, with specific efforts to accommodate students with special needs highlighted in the case of St. Agnes Cathedral School. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ The Springfield Public Schools, branded as The District of Choice, faces challenges as 25% of district parents opt for alternatives to public education, impacting state funding and potentially leading to school closures and boundary changes. Springfield Daily Citizen
- ➤ The book 'Pioneering Spirit' details the initial quarter-century (1955-1980) history of Evangel University in Springfield. KY3
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eighteen Gentoo penguins at Wonders of Wildlife experienced a unique snow day outdoors on February 20, 2025. Springfield News-Leader
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Central High's Bryce Walker, a senior, has been pivotal in his team's recent successes, averaging 27.6 points in the last three games and becoming one of the leading scorers in school history. Springfield Daily Citizen
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Cards @ Cards: Sports & Collectibles Card Show
This event is a gathering for card enthusiasts featuring trading, buying, and selling of sports cards and memorabilia at Hammons Field.
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The Damn Quails Live at Southbound Bar & Grill
Catch The Damn Quails performing live at Southbound Bar & Grill in Springfield.
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Mike Vecchione Live Stand-Up Comedy
Italian-American comedian Mike Vecchione, known for his rapid-fire delivery and numerous television appearances, will be performing live at the Blue Room Comedy Club.
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4th Annual Winter Indoor Bike Show & Swap Meet in SWMO
The 4th Annual SWMO Winter Indoor Bike Show & Swap Meet features two floors filled with motorcycles and vendors, along with food service and a bar for attendees throughout the event.
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Movie Matinee: Annie Hall Screening
Join us for a screening of the 1977 film Annie Hall, which explores the complexities of modern romance through the eyes of comedian Alvy Singer.
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Krista Meadows at Bugsy Malone's Thursday Concert Series
Krista Meadows performs original music at Dan Fritz's Thursday Night Concert Series in Springfield.
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2025 Missouri Winter Games at Cooper Tennis Complex
The Missouri Winter Games will feature a variety of indoor pickleball events from singles to doubles across multiple age and skill divisions.
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Jurassic Quest - Springfield
Experience an interactive dinosaur-themed event featuring activities like playing with baby dinosaurs and excavating, suitable for families.
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Jurassic Quest: A Dinosaur Adventure
Experience a family-friendly dinosaur-themed event featuring baby dino play zones, fossil excavation activities, and educational exhibits.
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Live Comedy Show with Jonnie W
Jonnie W. delivers a unique blend of music and stand-up comedy in a live performance at the Blue Room Comedy Club, appealing to fans of live entertainment.
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