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Coming up on the Springfield Patch calendar: Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Springfield
Hello Springfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a small Springfield church beat a $15 billion trash company
- See 13 years of one Springfield student's first-day-of-school photos
- Why a Grammy-winning rapper ended up in Greene County Jail.
Also on today's calendar: Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Springfield and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Record-tying heat, temps: high: 99, low: 75.
- Sunday: Very hot, with a high of 102 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. David vs. Goliath: Small Springfield church wins suit against trash giant GFL (sgfcitizen.org) — A Springfield church just won a breach-of-contract lawsuit against trash hauler GFL, recovering thousands in alleged overcharges and legal fees. The case, heard in Greene County Circuit Court, highlights billing practices that have also drawn complaints from other local customers and the Missouri Attorney General's office, and could encourage Springfield residents to scrutinize their own service contracts. 
2. Springfield mom documents her son's first day of school since kindergarten, he's now a senior (ozarksfirst.com) — A Springfield mom has documented her son's first day of school every year from kindergarten through his senior year at Parkview High, sharing the photos on Springfield Public Schools' Facebook page. The family, all SPS alumni, say they're proud of his accomplishments and excited for his plans to attend Ozarks Technical Community College next year using an A+ Scholarship.
3. Grammy-Winning Rapper Arrested on Assault Charge (suggest.com) — A nationally known rapper was arrested in Springfield after a reported disturbance at or near the Economy Suites, just hours after performing at Regency Live downtown. Springfield police say the 32-year-old was booked into Greene County Jail on a fourth-degree assault allegation, the victims were not injured, and as of August 31 no formal charges had been filed.
4. 'And what if someone tripped... and hurt their knees and their hands?': Glass remains in Springfield-Branson National Airport's parking lot after April storm (ky3.com) — If you're parking at Springfield-Branson National Airport, you may still see glass shards left from April's major hailstorm scattered around the lots. Airport officials say the safety glass shouldn't puncture tires and crews have already removed a dumpster's worth of debris, but cleanup is ongoing and expected to speed up as summer travel slows.
5. Springfield Police Department highlights the value of bilingual officers (ky3.com) — Springfield police are emphasizing how bilingual officers help them respond faster and more effectively when residents don't speak English fluently. From child-safety cases to routine stops, officers and local advocates say speaking someone's native language reduces fear, builds trust, and ensures families across Springfield can access critical services and resources when emergencies strike.
📸 Around Springfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield
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- Service Fair on the Square →
Springfield, MO Calendar, Park Central Square 100 Park Central Square, Springfield
9:45 am - Cherry Street Market →
Springfield, MO Calendar, 1423 E Cherry Street, Springfield
10:00 am - No School - Labor Day
Springfield R-xII Springfield, MO 65802 - Labor Day - City Offices Closed →
Springfield, MO Calendar Springfield, MO 65802 - Health Department closed for Labor Day →
Springfield, MO Calendar Springfield, MO 65802 - Mayor's Commission for Children Meeting →
Springfield, MO Calendar, 202 S John Q Hammons Parkway, Springfield
8:00 am - STI Clinic Appointments →
Springfield, MO Calendar, 227 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield
8:40 am - Shingles/RSV/Tdap Clinic →
Springfield, MO Calendar, 227 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield
9:00 am - Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Springfield →
Truman Elementary School, 3850 N Farm Rd 159, Springfield
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Tuesday September 8
Saturday September 12
📣 Springfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Price Elementary Fall Picture Day
Price Elementary 518 N Hampton Ave, Republic, MO 65738, USA
8:30 am - V, JV Soccer: Boys at New Covenant Academy
Willard High School Away
4:30 pm - Community Tailgate/Tiger Pride Night →
Willard High School Willard, MO 65781
5:00 pm - V Football vs Ozark @ Home
Willard High School Home
7:00 pm
Friday September 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Shout out to Morgan at Token & Friends Pet Services LLC!
My sister needed dog food today and doesn't get paid till Friday so we stopped by and she was able to grab enough to tide her over for the next… (Nextdoor Doling) - Update: Pet Reunited
Missy, a dog who went missing in Springfield, MO, has been safely reunited with their family after 3 hours, 26 minutes. Message from Owner: "This is… (Nextdoor Grant Beach)
- Macy's, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandising Support Associate, Battlefield Mall - Part Time in Springfield. Apply here.
- Performance Food Group Company posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Day Shift in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
Ok Springfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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