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In today's newsletter:
- Why Missouri’s top education officials chose Springfield for their key meeting
- How a former Springfield streets boss will shape fast-growing Republic
- What witnesses say happened before a Springfield teen was stabbed
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings and 7 more events.
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- Wednesday: Partly sunny; windy, cooler, with a high of 46 and low of 31 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy and not as cool, temps: high: 55, low: 38.
- Friday: Breezy in the a.m.; some sun, with a high of 48 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Missouri State Board of Education visits Springfield schools (ozarksfirst.com) — State education leaders are in Springfield this week, holding their annual December meeting here and touring several Springfield Public Schools facilities. Board members say seeing Missouri’s largest district in action helps guide statewide decisions, and they spent time in panel discussions with SPS students, educators, and community members to better understand local needs. 
2. New Republic city administrator focused on ‘maintaining the momentum' (sgfcitizen.org) — A longtime Springfield streets leader, Colten Harris, has taken over as Republic’s new city administrator after years managing major street and stormwater work for Springfield. He reflects on his Springfield accomplishments, leadership style, and how he hopes to keep Republic’s growth on track while collaborating across southwest Missouri.
3. Springfield woman charged with stabbing 15-year-old in neck (sgfcitizen.org) — A Springfield woman is jailed and charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action after a 15-year-old girl was stabbed in the neck at a Springfield residence on Dec. 4. Police, witnesses, and court documents describe a violent altercation, the teen’s emergency treatment at Mercy, and injuries reported by the suspect, who is being held without bond.
4. Woman Gives Birth at Wildlife Aquarium in Missouri (today.com) — A woman unexpectedly gave birth in a restroom at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium & Museum in Springfield, with a Mercy EMS dispatcher calmly guiding a bystander through the delivery by phone. The baby arrived within minutes, and both mother and child were soon taken to a local hospital, leaving the dispatcher with one of his most joyful Springfield calls yet.
5. On Your Side: Company donates new roof to Springfield family (ky3.com) — A Springfield family just received a free $13,000 roof from a local roofing company after months of battling their insurance over storm damage. The donated roof should stop leaks that may have affected their son’s health and gives them a brighter, safer home heading into Christmas.
📸 Around Springfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield
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- STI Clinic Appointments
Springfield, MO Calendar Springfield, MO 65802 - Ozark Region Workforce Development Board - State of the Workforce
Springfield, MO Calendar
8:30 am - Springfield Police Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees Meeting
Springfield, MO Calendar , 840 N. Boonville Ave. , Springfield
8:30 am - 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 - Administrative Review Committee Meeting
Springfield, MO Calendar , 840 N. Boonville Ave , Springfield
3:30 pm - GBB vs West Plains
Glendale High Springfield, MO 65802
4:30 pm - Winter Showcase @ Reed
Reed Academy Springfield, MO 65802
5:00 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 11
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
📣 Springfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lit Happens!
Clever Community Branch Library , 7428 W Veterans Blvd , Clever
10:30 am - Boys Basketball @ Central
Parkview High Springfield, MO 65802
6:00 pm - Christmas Mixology Workshop
Cassidy Flower Co. at Estes Farms , 5176 N Fremont Rd , Nixa
6:30 pm - DIY Dino Race Car
Nixa Community Branch Library , 208 N McCroskey St , Nixa
10:00 am
Wednesday December 10
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- If you are missing a couple of candles from your Amazon order, I may have them.
The package was addressed and delivered to me, but I didn't order them. If you can describe them, I'll deliver them to you. (Nextdoor Marlborough Manor) - Dog spotted on the corner of Riverside and Broadway.
No collar. I’m walking my new baby so I’m unable to get him to a vet to scan for a chip. He’s currently walking N on Broadway Update: She stopped at… (Nextdoor Sunset Ridgecrest)
- Scenic Avenue (Farm Road 137) CLOSED Between Republic Road and Chesterfield Boulevard in #Springfield 8. – 4. Thursday, December 11. MoDOT... (X: MoDOT_Southwest)
- OPINION: Local governments across the. are turning to ambassador programs to deepen civic engagement, promote social connection and build trust... (X: sgfcitizen)
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist II in Springfield. Apply here.
- Evangel University posted a job opening for Assistant Coach in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
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