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Springfield continues to build on its emergency response education, by hosting another successful training session focused on a Hazmat chemical spill. This training was unique as all of Springfield’s first responders worked and trained together during the August 20 session.
“We’re lucky in...
This past week we got a surprise treat! Alyce Weilage dropped off a raspberry crumble for us to enjoy at the office. The raspberries were from her grandma’s (Linda Roiger) bumper crop.
Alyce is an excellent baker and we spent the week enjoying the sweet treat with our coffee. Thanks Alyce!
The Little Miss Comfrey Pageant was held on the opening day of Comfrey Community Days on Friday, July 11. 16 contestants took part in the pageant which began with the girls dancing to Taylor Swift. Afterwards each contestant was interviewed, giving their name, favorite summertime activity and...
Last year the Riverside Rodeo took over downtown Springfield, due to flooding in the park. This year, they were back at Riverside Park.
“While we were grateful for the flexibility from the City, surrounding businesses, and Baseball Association last year to move the event downtown after the flood,...
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and kick it old school! The Springfield Rotary Club is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual Riverside Days Kickball Tournament, taking place Saturday, June 28 at Sticker Field, with games kicking off at 10:00 a.m. sharp.
This year’s event promises to be even...
St. Johns Lutheran Church honored it’s 2025 graduating seniors during the worship service and fellowship hour Sunday, May 11. Pictured front row, from left: Brady Anderson, Emma Hauger and Jackson Hillesheim. Back row: Blaise Louwagie and Lucas Milbrath.
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...
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