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“Music was always encouraged and promoted in our home,” said 2018 Springfield Teacher of the Year Julie Prechel during a recent interview.
“We all played some kind of instrument and we all took piano lessons,” recalled Julie, the oldest of eight children of Bob and Helen Landkammer. The...
“The things that I do, I do because I love to do them,” says Cheryl Diede, recipient of the 2018 Spirit of Springfield Award. “If someone feels I have made a difference in someone’s life, that makes a difference for me.”
She was presented the award at a dinner program and celebration sponsored by...
Salutatorian Anna Plotz reflected on school days past, recalling times of achievements in academics, arts and athletics, state championships, friendship and fun times. She expressed thanks to the teachers and school staff that inspired graduates throughout the 13 years of school, and community...
This week is National EMS Week, and its campaign theme is “Stronger Together.”
The annual EMS STRONG campaign provides opportunities to recognize the emergency medical services community, enhance and strengthen the profession on a national level, and expand and celebrate National EMS Week, May 20-...
The Farmers and Merchants Bank of Springfield (F&M) is celebrating a century of service with activities this week.
A community dinner is being served from 5:00 to 7:00 today in the Springfield Area Community Center where music will be provided by the James McGuire Jazz Trio. All are welcome...
After staying his welcome by at least one month, old man winter has left southern Minnesota for good this season — but not without some strong reminders of the effects that weather has on people’s everyday activities. This April will undoubtedly go on record as our worst — the snowiest and among...
A total of five students from the River Valley speech team participated at the Minnesota State High School League Class A Speech Tournament held at Apple Valley High School on Saturday, April 21. Each participant involved put in a tremendous amount of work throughout the season to earn the...
The River Valley Speech team will have their own interesting story to share years from now, whenever there is talk of that “crazy 2018 April blizzard” that hit the area. Originally, students were prepared to compete on Saturday, April 14, at the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Section 3A...
A new real estate agent is making southwest Minnesota home. Bryce McVicker, Whitetail Properties Land Specialist, relocated to Sanborn where he and his wife, Kristina, moved home to her family’s farm. McVicker grew up in Western Nebraska where he shared his time between raising black angus cattle...
The Brown County Board Advisory Committee and the Brown County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that the first annual Public Health Partnership Award will be presented to the Springfield Community Wellness Committee.
This annual award is intended to recognize and honor the...
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