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Springfield
Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springfield’s Annual Park Day Reunion takes place this weekend at Silver Springs Park and features live music, sports, food, and family activities—an event that honors the park’s legacy as a welcoming space during segregation and brings multiple generations together. KY3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Anheuser-Busch released new Bud Light cans that show the Missouri State Bears logo at an event in Springfield last Wednesday. The cans, made by Missouri State University—along with Anheuser-Busch and Wil Fischer Companies who ordered 25,000 cases—will be sold at local retailers and at MSU games. OzarksFirst.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Springfield's Ozarks Genealogical Society is closing its library building to focus funds on helping people learn about family history as more researchers use online tools. Members will hold Zoom and in-person meetings and have donated part of their book collection to a historical center (available for interlibrary loans nationwide). KY3
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Katelyn Zach, a local community organizer with experience in campaigns and nonprofit work, has announced her bid for House District 133 in southwest Springfield as incumbent Melanie Stinnett leaves to seek a state Senate seat. Zach said she plans to focus on affordable housing, quality education, and healthcare—issues that have grown important after district redistricting made the race more competitive ahead of the 2026 elections. Springfield Daily Citizen
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mercy warned the public on Aug 2 about a scam where callers falsely claimed to represent the hospital to steal personal information—patients are advised to hang up and contact the hospital directly if they receive suspicious calls. The hospital also urged anyone who receives dubious mailings, such as genetic testing kits, to report them immediately. OzarksFirst.com
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Wilco Live Concert
3:00-9:30 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening with Wilco, the venerated pioneers of independent music.
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Pet Therapy of the Ozarks
11 AM – 4 PM — Springfield Missouri Dog Training Club — Cost not specified — Explore the joys of canine companionship and training for happy, well-behaved dogs.
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Movie Matinee: Red River Screening
2 PM — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket & Concession Voucher combo — Enjoy a classic 1948 film starring John Wayne and Montgomery Clift on the big screen.
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Postmodern Jukebox Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $49 to $217.06 — Experience a nostalgic blend of modern hits reimagined in classic styles by the talented Postmodern Jukebox collective.
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Taste of the Ozarks 2025
6-9 p.m. — Oasis Hotel & Conv. Center — Ticket info available online — Enjoy a Luau-themed culinary experience with local eats and exciting auctions.
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Pokey LaFarge Live Performance
8-10:30 p.m. — The Regency Live — All ages welcome — Experience Pokey LaFarge's unique blend of folk, country, and swing in an unforgettable evening.
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Air Power History Tour in Springfield
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Premier Flight Center — $20 Adults, $10 Children (11-17), Free Under 10 — Experience the power of historic aircraft with the entire family on display and in flight.
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Air Power History Tour - Springfield MO
9 AM - 5 PM — Premier Flight Center — $20 Adults, $10 Children (11-17), Free for Under 10 — Experience the B-29 Superfortress and other historic aircraft with educational opportunities and flights.
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