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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Springfield's Youth Connect Center urgently needs more volunteers
  • How local purchases will boost Springfield Public Schools this week
  • What Springfield residents were buzzing about in August 1926 and 1976

Also on today's calendar: Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Springfield and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Hot; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 97, low: 74.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Serving the Ozarks: Youth Connect Center (ozarksfirst.com) — In Springfield, the Youth Connect Center is filling all 10 beds most weeknights as it shelters local teens who would otherwise sleep on the streets. A new partnership with the GLO Center now keeps the center open Monday through Friday nights, and organizers are asking for more volunteers to help provide a safe, stable place for youth to rest and prepare for school or work.
   

2. Companies donating proceeds to Springfield Public Schools amid state funding decrease (ozarksfirst.com) — Springfield businesses Rapid Roberts, Hiland Dairy, and Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper are donating a share of profits through Sept. 7 to support Springfield Public Schools grants after statewide funding cuts. The Foundation for Springfield Public Schools says the money will bolster teacher projects, like classroom publishing efforts, with proceeds reaching educators on Sept. 10.
   

3. This week's Springfield historical headlines: 1926 & 1976, Aug. 23-29 (ozarksfirst.com) — Springfield's past comes alive this week with a look back at headlines from late August in 1926 and 1976, curated by local history groups. From traffic headaches on the square and new highways to pothole complaints and big movie releases, the snapshot shows how much the city has changed—and how some concerns feel surprisingly familiar.
   

4. How Sam Boster helped Springfield Catholic speed past Lighthouse Christian (sgfcitizen.org) — Springfield Catholic's football season opened with a packed house at Swisshelm Field and a standout performance from senior running back Sam Boster. His explosive kick return, long touchdown runs, and strong defensive play powered the Irish to a 42-21 win over Lighthouse Christian and set expectations high for the rest of the season.
   

5. Bill Fischer (blogspot.com) — Family and friends are remembering Van William "Bill" Fischer, an Air Force veteran and longtime mason whose work helped shape landmarks like Battlefield Mall and the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple in Springfield. Services are planned in Pierce City, with burial and military honors scheduled at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield on September 1.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday August 29
  • Grill Guys Five Year Celebration
    Republic Area Chamber of Commerce Community Events Location: The Grill Guys Address: 932 US Hwy 60 E, Republic, MO 65738
    10:00 am
    • Sunday August 30
  • Civil War Medicine
    Wilson's Creek National Park Join us in the multipurpose room of the visitor center.
    2:00 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • 9 Football at Waynesville
    Willard High School Away
    5:30 pm
  • JV Football vs Waynesville @ Home
    Willard High School Home
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone taking in the eclipse this evening?
    Such a beautiful night to do so! I'm out in a huge field.. there are a few small lights in the distance but it's still great! Perfect little… (Nextdoor CPOA)
  • On our way to church, we asked our grandchild why it's important to be quiet in church.
    She said, "Because there are people sleeping ". (Nextdoor WNBA)
  • EnerSys Corporation posted a job opening for DC Shipping Coordinator, 1st Shift, M-F in Springfield. Apply here.
  • Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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