Daily
Springfield
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, thousands protested peacefully on National Avenue in Springfield during the No Kings rally—despite rain in the forecast. Organizers from Indivisible and other groups held the event amid an 18-day government shutdown—calling for continued civic engagement. KY3
- ➤ Stephanie Stenger, a longtime Springfield nonprofit leader who helped launch Isabel’s House Crisis Nursery, has been named the 40th Humanitarian of the Year by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and will receive a prize ($5,000) award. The award will be presented at 11:30 a.m. November 18 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (her work spans several local boards), underscoring her commitment to the community. Springfield News-Leader
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Assistant superintendent Jennifer Katzin, who served the Logan-Rogersville district for 42 years and led Guinness World Record events in 2011 and 2024 — marking milestones in school participation — announced her retirement effective at the end of the 2025-26 year. The board accepted her plan on Oct. 15 and the district will soon search for a new assistant superintendent. Springfield News-Leader
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Las Vegas Raiders at noon on Sunday — the Chiefs are 3-3 and a 12-point favorite while the 2-4 Raiders depend on top tackler Maxx Crosby and may miss tight end Brock Bowers due to a knee injury. KY3
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Montycler Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — The Regency Live — Tickets from $49 — Experience an electrifying EDM night with Montycler's high-energy performance.
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A Foreign Affair: From Istria to Italy
7:30-10 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — $205 — Experience the flavors of the Adriatic paired with the passion of Italian song during an evening with tenor Michael Spyres.
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Eric Johnson Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience guitar legend Eric Johnson live, blending rock, blues, and jazz in an intimate setting.
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MPO Concert: Fall into the Magic of Music
7:30-8:30 p.m. — The Barley House at Moon Town Crossing — Free entry — Experience enchanting orchestral melodies in the vibrant heart of Springfield, MO.
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Springfield Business Journal Pancake Breakfast
7-9 a.m. — Garbo's Pizzeria — Donations appreciated — Enjoy pancakes and support domestic violence awareness efforts in Greene County.
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The Soft Surrender Red Carpet Premiere
6:30-11 p.m. — Gillioz Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Discover the beauty and resilience in the journeys of hospice patients and their caregivers through film.
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Buckcherry Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Regency Live — Tickets available — Rock out with Buckcherry as they bring high-energy music to Springfield.
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KDK Concert Series
5:30-11:30 p.m. — The Riff — $20 cash at the door — Enjoy headlining bands Sound The Alarm & Outlaws Reloaded alongside local artists.
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Speed Dating for Adults
2-5 p.m. — Arris Pizza Springfield — Entry fee optional — Meet new people and spark connections while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere on the patio.
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Haley Mae Campbell Live Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Riff — Ticketed event — Experience the soulful sounds of Nashville country artist Haley Mae Campbell on her 'Next Chapter' tour.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A happy person isn't someone who's happy all the time. It's someone who effortlessly interprets events in a way that benefits them.
~ Naval Ravikant
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