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In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen this missing Willard man near Springfield?
- Which Springfield neighborhoods could see upgrades from this $5 million fund?
- How Springfield homeowners ended up with surprise liens after storm cleanup
Also on today's calendar: Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Springfield and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 76.
- Thursday: Hot, with a high of 100 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Greene County Sheriff issues Endangered Person Advisory for missing Willard man (ky3.com) — Law enforcement in the Springfield area has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for 26-year-old Haydn Conner Precht, a Willard man last seen Thursday after making suicidal comments and possibly carrying a handgun. Greene County residents, especially around Willard and Springfield, are urged to call 911 or the sheriff's office with any sightings or information. 
2. $5 million investment to address Springfield neighborhood concerns beginning this fall (ky3.com) — Springfield is moving ahead with a $5 million Neighborhood Works+ investment to tackle traffic calming, pedestrian safety, drainage, and beautification projects across city neighborhoods starting this fall. City staff and residents have worked together to prioritize improvements, with final recommendations headed to the Spring Forward SGF sales tax board and some construction expected to begin within months.
3. On Your Side: Missouri Attorney General investigating Illinois tree-trimming service accused of poor business practices (ky3.com) — Two Springfield homeowners say an Illinois-based tree service left them with large bills and liens after 2025 storm cleanup, prompting a Missouri Attorney General investigation. Springfield-area residents are urged to verify contractors, get multiple written estimates, and be wary of high-pressure door-to-door offers after severe weather.
4. Inside the 'ultra modern' mosque being built for a new generation in Springfield (sgfcitizen.org) — A longtime Springfield resident is nearing completion of American Momin Park, a new west Springfield mosque and cemetery designed as an "ultra modern" space for local Muslims and neighbors. The project, funded largely from personal sacrifice and small donations, aims to add a Muslim cemetery, future school, and community center while helping attract more professionals and families to Springfield.
5. Springfield IBEW preps for large apprenticeship class amid growing demand for electricians (ozarksfirst.com) — Springfield's IBEW Local 435 is gearing up for a record 85 electrical apprentices this September, reflecting strong local and statewide demand for electricians. Leaders say the Springfield JATC program is expanding quickly and expect infrastructure needs and even AI growth to keep these skilled trade jobs in high demand for years to come.
📸 Around Springfield
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Springfield
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- Ozark Region Workforce Development Board Meeting →
Springfield, MO Calendar
8:30 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 - Administrative Review Committee Meeting →
Springfield, MO Calendar, 840 N. Boonville Ave, Springfield
3:30 pm - Building Trades Certification and Examination Board Meeting →
Springfield, MO Calendar, 840 N. Boonville Ave. 2nd Floor, Springfield
5:00 pm - Delayed opening on Friday, September 4 →
Springfield, MO Calendar Springfield, MO 65802
8:00 am - STI Clinic Appointments →
Springfield, MO Calendar, 227 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield
1:00 pm - Service Fair on the Square →
Springfield, MO Calendar, Park Central Square 100 Park Central Square, Springfield
9:45 am - Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Springfield →
Truman Elementary School, 3850 N Farm Rd 159, Springfield
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sept 2026 General Membership Luncheon
Republic Area Chamber of Commerce Community Events 1 Convoy Drive, Springfield, MO 65802 Convoy of Hope - Global Headquarters and World Distribution Center
11:00 am - V, JV, 9 Volleyball vs Marshfield @ Home
Willard High School Home
4:30 pm - V, JV Soccer: Boys at Kickapoo
Willard High School Away
5:00 pm - V, JV Softball vs Ozark @ Home
Willard High School Home
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
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- A Healthy Routine Starts With Preventive Care —Hauser Group Read on Patch
- Who love's to crappie fish or night time bass fish?
Sit around the camp fire and enjoy living? Watch the sunrise from the front deck of a bass boat? Watch the moon rise over a calm lake....ME OF COURSE… (Nextdoor Oak Grove North) - To the man who fou d my Bible.
Please stop by , I have a gift for you. Please stop by (Nextdoor Mardeana Hills)
- Midas, Inc. posted a job opening for Automotive Service Advisor/Manager In Training in Springfield. Apply here.
- Focus Workforce Management posted a job opening for Assembly Jobs in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
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