Friends & Family
Nick Dauer has been the dedicated “Taps” player with the Springfield American Legion Honor Guard for over ten years. When the Legion is part of a veteran’s memorial service at the cemetery, Dauer is part of the group.
He started playing “Taps” when he was in the eighth grade at Springfield Public...
On Friday, May 1, members of the Springfield Band and Choir performed outside St. John’s Circle of Care to the delight of the residents who were able to listen to the music inside their rooms. It was a great way to start the month of May.
Past Springfield Lions President Deb Rasset was presented the Lions Club International Leadership Award during the Lions 5M3 District 2020 Mid Winter Convention held at the end of February.
The International President’s Leadership award is the third highest honor in Lionism and is given to those...
Social distancing is the new norm these days. Six feet away from the normal world we once had and with what we have grown accustom to for the time being.
In spite of the pandemic that is taking its toll on millions of people around the world, it was a great day when Alma “Peggy” Bredvold...
With an act of generosity, Tammy Kieper brought smiles to many local residents last week. Kieper purchased 128 Spring bouquets filled with carnations and snapdragons from Springfield Floral. She asked that the bouquets be delivered to residents and tenants at St. John’s Home, Cottonwood Ridge, The...
Comfrey School’s BPA (Business Professionals of America) team competed at regions in January and advanced all twelve of its members to the State Conference. The team had a very successful State Conference in March advancing six members to nationals. Comfrey had to compete with 67 other schools...
Tyler Marz, a 2011 graduate of Springfield High School, is looking to break back into a National Football League roster after signing a futures contract with the Carolina Panthers on Dec. 31, 2019.
Marz’s NFL career as an offensive tackle began in 2016 when he signed with the Tennessee Titans as an...
Local artist Neil Neidt will be having an art show opening on Friday, February 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Altermatt Gallery in the Springfield Public Library.
Neidt is a visual artist specializing in oil paintings, watercolor paintings, and digitally enhanced photos. He’ll have over...
Curling is a sport that has history with the Sharp and Muske families. Paul and Jo Muske’s family has enjoyed the sport for many years.
The Everett and Donna Jean Sharp Senior Open Bonspiel took place on January 10-12, 2020 at the Heather Curling Club in Mapleton, Minnesota. A bonspiel is a...
Recently, carolers’ voices have filled the halls at St. John’s Circle of Care. The festive group from St. Paul Lutheran Church spread Christmas Cheer singing carols to their members and friends at St. John’s home, The Maples and Downtown Estates.
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