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  With the Springfield Nativity Pageant and the holidays just around the corner, the SANTA Board of Directors are busy preparing for one of it’s major fundraisers—the SANTA Cookie Sale.  The event is scheduled for Friday, December 13 at the Springfield Area Community Center.  Funds raised from the...
   Feel the glow and celebrate the holiday season during Springfield’s annual Holiday Open House.   Springfield’s 2024 Holiday Open House, will be next Tuesday, November 12 from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Hours may vary by participating merchants.  This is an excellent opportunity to support local...
Ribbon cutting for K&S Co.
  Members of Kickstart Springfield and the Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for K&S Co. Friday, October 4. K&S’ new owner, Emma Braulick, is pictured with her mom, Krissy Braulick, along with representatives from the community groups.  K&S is located at 106 N...
Springfield City Council ballot
  Josh Anderson, Nicholas Klisch and John Ryan are vying for two seats on the Springfield City Council ballot. Jeanette Pidde is running unopposed for the special election, council person in Ward 1.  The candidates answered a list of questions ahead of the election to inform voters. Check back next...
Ribbon cutting for Ed’s Auto and Diesel Service.
  Members of Kickstart Springfield, Springfield City Council and the Springfield Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Ed’s Auto and Diesel Service Friday, September 27. Ed’s Auto and Diesel Service new owner, Blake Haas, is pictured with Ed Pautzke, along with representatives from the...
I was still feeling pretty good about a mile into the swim in Lake Superior. 
—Photo by Eric Iversen
Just about a month ago, during an early Saturday morning, I stood on a small Wisconsin beach with over 600 swimmers and their supporters preparing myself to swim further than I ever have in the waters of Lake Superior.  I wish I could say I was calm and ready, but honestly I was a bundle of nerves...
The SHS Class of 1954
  The Springfield High School Class of 1954 gathered for lunch at Tommy’s Steakhouse Thursday noon, August 22, for what likely will be their last class reunion, the 70th.  Eleven persons were present—eight classmates, two spouses and the daughter of Ruth and Norman Prins, Lynn Schimmel.  Pastor...
2024 Watermelon Queen candidates, from left:  Emmie McCone, Cambria Kastner and Aubree Paplow.
  Celebrating 92 years of fun!  The community of Sanborn is gearing up for it’s 92nd annual Watermelon Days July 28-30.  The big celebration is expected to attract hundreds to the community for the three-day event. Events for Sunday, July 28 include the Firemen’s Kiddie Water Fights at the Fire...
The Springfield American Legion Post No. 257 50 year members.
  The Springfield American Legion Post No. 257 recognized and honored their 50 year members last month. Six local men, Warren Hauger, Grant Lade , Wayne Rice, Bruce Runck, John Ryan and John Zihlke were honored this year for 50 continuous years of membership in Springfield’s American Legion post....
The Springfield High School Class of 1979
  The Springfield High School Class of 1979 celebrated its forty-fifth anniversary class reunion in Springfield June 29.  The group gathered at the American Legion Club, took a school tour and enjoyed other Riverside Days activities.  Attending the reunion, front, from left:  Mary (Petersen) Miller...

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