The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce has named Justin “Hoover” Hillesheim as the Spirit of Springfield and Prairie Plans as the Business of the Year Award winners. Chamber Director, Denise Gicker stated that they had received a record number of nominations this year.
Members of Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Springfield’s EDA/Kickstart Springfield and Springfield City Council hosted a ribbon cutting for Trevor and Cassie Krebs and Joel Pingeon of Rock Street Tavern on Monday, February 17. Rock Street Tavern is located at 404 N Washington Ave in Springfield....
Springfield author, Lori Milbrath, recently visited Red Rock Central School in Lamberton. She read one of her books to elementary students in grades Pre-K through sixth grade to kick off “I Love To Read Month.” She gave copies of both of her books to each teacher as well as a copy of one of her...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...