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Meet the 2019 Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame Inductees

A leader in physics, a NASA insider and the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri all make up this year's Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame honorees.

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Coach Bobby Petrino Finds and Delivers Gold to Dee King’s Mailbox (Gold=Hand Sanitizer)

A Montana connection, a spontaneous check-in and a mailbox drop-off make up the latest example of 417-landers going out of their way to...

mar 20 2020 | #417Strong, Do Good, People, #TheresNoPlaceLike417

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Springfield's Carolyn Billingsley Explains Her Passion for Helping Others

At just 16 years old, Carolyn Billingsley started Carolyn Billingsley Productions to raise funds and awareness for those living with HIV...

mar 2020 | Art, Charity, Education, Music

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Tim Rosenbury Named Director of Quality of Place Initiatives of Springfield, Missouri

A new position created by the City of Springfield puts a longtime community leader at the helm of placemaking efforts—putting intentional...

mar 2020 | Build, Family, Marketing, Outdoors

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Chasing Springfield History: Q&A with Richard Crabtree

Richard Crabtree has made a name for himself by exploring the history of 417-land and sharing what he finds through the always-interesting...

feb 2020 | Education, People, Q&A

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Jeff Houghton on His New Podcast "Make Something Where You Are"

We chat with Jeff Houghton about his new project: a podcast that celebrates people doing amazing things exactly where they are.

oct 2019 | Comedy, People, Q&A

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Meet the 2019 Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame Inductees

A leader in physics, a NASA insider and the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri all make up this year's Springfield Public...

oct 2019 | Education, Features, Kids, People

Wooden Flags Made by Local Artist Kristine Grippo in Springfield, MO

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Q&A with Oscar-Worthy Visual Artist Kristine Grippo

Kristine Grippo’s work has been seen on screens around the world, but her workshop is based right here in Southwest MO.

sep 2019 | Art, People, Q&A

Reagan Zibilski competed in the U.S. Women's Open at just 15 years old

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Springfield Teen Competes in the US Women’s Open at 15

Reagan Zibilski talks to us about what it’s like to compete in the U.S. Women’s Open. The 15-year-old Springfieldian is already planning...

aug 2019 | Golf, People, Q&A

Chad the Dad also known as Chad Harris, a comedian in Springfield, MO.

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Chad the Dad and Kid-Safe Fireworks

Chad Harris, a stand-up comic and regular contributor to The Mystery Hour, hits the stage as Chad the Dad. This month, he’s answering...

jul 2019 | Comedy, Do Good, People

Andy Thornton and The Springfield Dream Center are helping 417-landers break the generational cycle of poverty.

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How The Springfield Dream Center is Working to Break the Cycle of Poverty

The Springfield Dream Center is helping people in southwest Missouri connect to the resources they need so families can thrive.

jul 2019 | Do Good, People

Comic Chad Harris aka "Chad the Dad" in Springfield, MO

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Chad The Dad Covers Rules of the Pool and Dreaded Hangnails

Chad Harris, a stand-up comic and contributor to The Mystery Hour, hits the stage as Chad the Dad. This month, he answers questions about...

jun 2019 | Comedy, Entertaining

Senior Landon Rodgers serves the Springfield, MO community by providing more than 30,000 meals to those in need.

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How Willow Springs High School Alum Landon Rodgers Provided 30,000 Meals to His Community

After Landon Rodgers studied food insecurity in his classes, he spent his Senior year creating thousands of meals for local people in need.

jun 2019 | Charity, Do Good, Food, People

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Meet the 2019 Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame Inductees

A leader in physics, a NASA insider and the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri all make up this year's Springfield Public Schools Hall of Fame honorees.

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Coach Bobby Petrino Finds and Delivers Gold to Dee King’s Mailbox (Gold=Hand Sanitizer)

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Springfield's Carolyn Billingsley Explains Her Passion for Helping Others

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Tim Rosenbury Named Director of Quality of Place Initiatives of Springfield, Missouri

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Jeff Houghton on His New Podcast "Make Something Where You Are"

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Springfield Teen Competes in the US Women’s Open at 15

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How The Springfield Dream Center is Working to Break the Cycle of Poverty

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Chad The Dad Covers Rules of the Pool and Dreaded Hangnails

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