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Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Cheapest gas stations in Springfield (bransontrilakesnews.com) — If you're filling up in Springfield, several stations are currently tied for the lowest regular gas price, with options like Costco on Eastgate and Buc-ee's on Beaver Road leading the list. This roundup highlights specific Springfield locations and prices so you can quickly choose the cheapest nearby pump today.
2. Late educator's $900,000 estate gift to benefit Springfield nonprofits, universities (ky3.com) — A late educator's $900,000 estate is being shared among Springfield churches, schools, and nonprofits, including Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Springfield Art Museum, and the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools. The gifts support local children, families, animals, and education, and were formally distributed Tuesday at Hickory Hills Country Club, with the trustee hoping the generosity inspires similar giving in the community.
3. Limited-Time Mulch Deal: Buy one, get two free at the Springfield Yardwaste Recycling Center (ky3.com) — Springfield's Yardwaste Recycling Center is offering a buy-one-get-two-free deal on bulk unscreened MoMulch from Oct. 6 through Nov. 28, giving residents a cheap way to refresh their yards. The mulch is made from locally collected yard waste, must be hauled away at purchase, and can be paid for by card, cash, or check.
4. Missouri's Most Neighborly Neighborhoods Announced for 2026 (waynecojournalbanner.com) — Springfield residents can celebrate Woodland Heights in Greene County being named one of Missouri's Most Neighborly Neighborhoods for 2026, alongside communities in Nixa and Florissant. The recognition highlights neighbors who check on each other, share resources, and build everyday connections that strengthen their blocks and inspire similar efforts statewide.
5. 'Love it!': Springfield Cardinals fans react to rebranding (ozarksfirst.com) — Springfield baseball fans are reacting to the city's Double-A team dropping the Cardinals name and rebranding as the Ozarks Springbirds, a move meant to represent all of southwest Missouri. Longtime supporters say the new identity feels fresh and community-focused, and the club will remain a St. Louis Cardinals affiliate when it takes the field under its new name next April.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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