Dickerson Park Zoo Announces Reopening Plans
Dickerson Park Zoo will reopen to Friends of the Zoo members May 26-28. The zoo will open to the public on May 29. Dickerson Park Zoo closed due to COVID-19 on March 19. The soft opening with…
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Arts Enhance Local Culture, Economy
The Springfield Arts Community is more than just artwork. The Sculpture Walk, Artsfest, Cider Days, the Springfield Art Museum, the theatres, the opera, the orchestra and the ballet are all a part of…
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More Businesses Allowed to Reopen Under Amended Order
Springfield Mayor Ken McClure amended the city’s “Road to Recovery” order, effective immediately and the Greene County Commission is expected to vote on an amended order this afternoon. City…
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Reader's Digest Wants Your Stories of Kindness
All over the country, people are looking after one another in big, big ways that we’ve never seen before. That’s why this year, "Reader’s Digest" is pivoting to Nicest Places in America 2020: United…
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Attractions Educate, Entertain Visitors
If you haven’t experienced Springfield’s attractions, National Travel & Tourism Week May 3-9 should give you a reason to think about doing that. You are truly missing out on some incredible…
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Smallin Civil War Cave offers Free Virtual Field Trip for National Field Day
Just in time for National Field Day on May 8, Smallin Civil War Cave offers a free Virtual Field Trip to area educators. The 14-minute video, available on Smallin Civil War Cave’s Facebook and…
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Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Opening for Recreational Use
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield is increasing…
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COVID 19 Tourism Industry Update
With occupancy at 27.2 percent, hotel statistics for April 26-May 2 showed a slight increase over previous weeks, great news considering stay-at-home restrictions had not yet been eased. That…
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Make Your Stay a Little Longer
Hotels are a home away from home when it comes to traveling for work, visiting friends and family and for leisure. Thousands of individuals stay in Springfield every year. When people stay in…
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Until We Meet Again...
When stay-at-home orders became necessary due to the pandemic, one of Springfield’s economic drivers took a tumble. In a span of days, dozens of conventions, amateur sports events and other group…
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