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Springfield
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During March, known as Developmental Disability Awareness Month, people with disabilities in Springfield—like Gabe Siemens at Chuck E. Cheese and Joseph Giordano who runs his bag brand at Upside Down Mercantile—show their talents and help change old ideas about work. Programs from Arc of the Ozarks help many get good jobs and remind the community that everyone can contribute. Springfield News-Leader
- ➤ The City of Springfield kicked off its Clean Green initiative yesterday to celebrate five years of volunteer cleanups and over 8,000 hours of work removing litter from local areas. Mayor Ken McClure set a challenge for residents as the City plans a series of cleanup events on select Saturdays in April and May. KY3
- ➤ Kimbrough Avenue and Benton Avenue were once separate roads until a bridge was built before July 1928 to ease heavy train crossings—when the roads joined, a small connection was named Memorial Plaza after a World War II Marine memorial once stood there. Taylor’s Drive-In and American Legion Post 69 are the two known buildings on Memorial Plaza. Springfield Daily Citizen
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ MoDOT announced at a recent meeting that work on the Sunshine Street bridge has been delayed without a new completion date, leaving food truck park owners who have been here over a year with added uncertainty—worrying that fewer customers may visit during construction. The agency said engineers will keep one lane open from the bridge to Kansas—ensuring the businesses remain accessible. KY3
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two people were charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child—Samantha Murphy and Connor Johnson face charges after a loaded gun was found in a 4-year-old student’s backpack at Mallory Early Childhood in Springfield in June 2024. KY3
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Ilana Preuss of Recast City LLC said small-scale makers would help bring new energy to downtown Springfield by opening local shops in the oldest part of the city. The Springfield Business Development Corporation meeting on March 13—attended by about 440 people—highlighted plans including Keep Supply’s move downtown and a change to the Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership. Springfield Daily Citizen
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield began a project on Monday to resurface 16 miles of roadways on Grand Street, Campbell Avenue and Republic Road. The $4 million milling overlay will finish by the end of May—businesses will remain open during work. OzarksFirst.com
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SEArenity Yoga Experience at Bass Pro Shops
Experience relaxation and restorative yoga in a unique open ocean exhibit setting, suitable for all skill levels.
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Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt in Springfield, Missouri
This interactive self-guided event combines elements of a scavenger hunt, adventure race, and informative walking tour, suitable for all ages and designed to be both entertaining and educational.
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Concert Featuring KB
KB will perform at the Great Southern Bank Arena in Springfield, offering an evening of live music.
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Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving
10 AM - 9 PM | Jersey Mike's Subs | 100% of sales go to support the Child Advocacy Center | Enjoy a meal while helping vulnerable children in the community.
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Learn to Play Monkey Palace at Bricks & Minifigs
6-7:30 p.m. — Village Meeple Board Game Cafe — Free entry — Celebrate the return of Monkey Palace with a fun strategy game and snacks for all ages.
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Tipps and Obermiller Concert
Experience live music from Tipps and Obermiller at a communal wine house in Springfield, featuring a cozy atmosphere.
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Jeremy Piven Live
1 PM — Blue Room Comedy Club — Ticket discounts available — Catch comedian Jeremy Piven in a lively performance at Springfield's local venue.
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On-Site Tour at The Waterford at Ironbridge
Experience a guided tour of The Waterford at Ironbridge, showcasing top-notch amenities and highly rated senior living services including exceptional meals and activities.
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Movie Matinee: Moonstruck
2-4 p.m. | Gillioz Theatre | Combo ticket available | Enjoy the classic film Moonstruck featuring Cher and Nicolas Cage as love intertwines in an Italian-American family.
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SEArenity Yoga
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Bass Pro Shops — $16 — Experience an hour of relaxation with restorative yoga amidst an open ocean exhibit.
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