City employees recognized for long terms of service

The City of Springfield’s management recognizes the importance of retaining quality employees.  Twenty-two workers recently received Certificates of Appreciation for long-term service. Service Year Award Certificates were presented in five-year intervals for 20 years or more.  

30 Years — Springfield Fire Chief Charles Baumann; and Chief of Police John Nicholson 

25 Years —Timothy Gramentz, fire dept.; Andrew Larson, ambulance service;  John Marz, public utilities; Christopher Niehoff, public utilities; and Jeff Weisensel, fire dept.

20 Years — Brenda Anderson, ambulance; Jason Fenger, fire dept.;  Elsie Groebner, ambulance; Cliff Heglund, ambulance; Lowell Helget, council/mayor; Linda Roiger, library; Amy Vogel, city clerk;  Donna Woidylla, deputy clerk; Scott Johnson, public utilities;  Randall Wendt fire dept., Daniel Domeier, fire dept.; Jeff Christensen, fire dept.;  Joel Pingeon, fire dept.; Todd Windschitl, fire dept.; and Doug Walton, fire dept. and public utilities.