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In today's newsletter:
- How a local church surprised four Springfield elementary schools with gifts
- What Springfield’s eminent domain move means for the Hotel of Terror
- Have an old phone? It could be a Springfield survivor’s lifeline
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings and 7 more events.
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- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 58 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Windy; rain in the morning, temps: high: 55, low: 20.
- Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 48 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Local church hands out gifts to area public school students (ksmu.org) — Springfield elementary students at Westport, Williams, Bowerman and York got an early Christmas surprise as James River Assembly gifted presents to every child and teacher. The long-running “Season of Giving” brought a full holiday program, while students who don’t celebrate Christmas enjoyed separate activities so everyone felt included. 
2. Springfield City Council votes to move forward with eminent domain for Hotel of Terror (ozarksfirst.com) — Springfield City Council has unanimously voted to start eminent domain proceedings on the Hotel of Terror property so the city can replace the aging North Main Avenue bridge as part of the Renew Jordan Creek project. Officials say the new bridge should reduce downtown flooding and improve safety, while the property’s value will now be set by independent assessors and possibly the courts.
3. Greene County Family Justice Center asks for old cell phones for domestic violence survivors (ky3.com) — Springfield’s Greene County Family Justice Center is asking residents to donate working cell phones to help domestic violence survivors safely reach friends or 911, especially during the holiday season. Phones and chargers can be dropped off weekdays at the center on East Pythian Street, where staff will wipe and prepare them for high‑risk clients who need a lifeline.
4. Jenny Lind Hall Apartments elevator in Springfield could soon reopen (ky3.com) — Disabled and elderly residents at Springfield’s Jenny Lind Hall may finally get relief, as one long-broken elevator is repaired but still closed while the contractor awaits full payment. City officials say, once HUD-related funding delays are resolved, the elevator could open as soon as next week, with work on the second elevator to follow.
5. Missouri man sentenced for meth trafficking and gun charges (ozarksfirst.com) — A New Madrid County man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison after Springfield police stopped his vehicle in 2021 and found meth and loaded guns. The case, investigated by Springfield officers and the DEA, underscores ongoing local drug-trafficking enforcement and resulted in a no-parole sentence handed down this week.
📸 Around Springfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield
- STI Clinic Appointments
Springfield, MO Calendar Springfield, MO 65802 - Chanukah on the Square
Springfield, MO Calendar , Park Central Square 100 Park Central Square , Springfield - Shingles/RSV/Tdap Clinic
Springfield, MO Calendar , 227 E. Chestnut Expressway , Springfield
9:00 am - Santa's Wonderland Ice Rink
Springfield, MO Calendar , Bass Pro 1 Bass Pro Drive , Springfield
10:00 am - Citizens' Advisory Board
Springfield, MO Calendar
2:00 pm - Administrative Review Committee Meeting
Springfield, MO Calendar , 840 N. Boonville Ave , Springfield
3:30 pm - Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors Meeting
Springfield, MO Calendar
5:00 pm - BB vs Rogersville
Glendale High Springfield, MO 65802
6:00 pm - Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Stone Chapel , Springfield
6:30 pm - Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
Stone Chapel at Drury University Drury University Springfield, Missouri 65802
8:45 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
📣 Springfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 1 Million Cups-Springfield
Bambinos Cafe on Battlefield , 2810 E Battlefield Rd suite d , Springfield
9:00 am - The AI Collective Springfield Chapter
4 By 4 Brewing Company - Fremont Hills , 9003 Sawgrass Ave , Nixa
6:00 pm - BB vs Rogersville
Glendale High Springfield, MO 65802
6:00 pm - Orchestra Concert with Hillcrest @ Hillcrest
Hillcrest Springfield, MO 65802
6:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Free kittens to a good home, just in time for Christmas!
Weaned and litter-box trained. No shots or anything yet, but if you want that done first I can get it done, but will charge what I have to spend. I… (Nextdoor Grant Beach) - Hello neighbors!
Hope everyone is doing ok and is able to find something to brighten their day. How did everyone enjoy the parade? This of course was are first time… (Nextdoor Barnes/Grand)
- BK&M has withdrawn its rezoning application for National and Sunshine. A representative told the Daily Citizen they did not believe they could reach... (X: sgfcitizen)
- Springfield City Council hears bill on individualized neighborhood and parks plans... (X: kytv)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Springfield. Apply here.
- Worldwide Flight Services posted a job opening for Air Cargo Ramp Agent - Part time (SGF) in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
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