AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Springfield Missouri. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-mo 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/springfield-mo https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Fri, 26 Apr 2024 17:58:33 -0500 “Striking fear in the hearts of liberals everywhere, folks.” – Donald J. Trump, Jr. “Liberals beware!” – https://www.americantowns.com/news/watch-donald-trump-jr-and-eric-greitens-strike-fear-into-the-hearts-of-liberals-31352075-saint-louis-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/watch-donald-trump-jr-and-eric-greitens-strike-fear-into-the-hearts-of-liberals-31352075-saint-louis-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Learn more through MDC Wild Webcast, “Be Bear Aware: Missouri is Bear Country,” May 11 at noon. Register in advance at https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-encourages-public-to-be-bear-aware-this-spring-31352211-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-encourages-public-to-be-bear-aware-this-spring-31352211-jefferson-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 HOLIDAY CLOSURES All facilities will be closed for these state holidays Truman Day Monday, May 9 Memorial Day Monday, May 30 Burr Oak https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-city-nature-and-you-newsletter-may-2022-31353074-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-city-nature-and-you-newsletter-may-2022-31353074-jefferson-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Des Moines, IA – Known for Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic hotel, it’s no wonder Mason City is listed among the world’s best https://www.americantowns.com/news/preserve-iowa-summit-set-for-june-24-in-mason-city-31354129-des-moines-ia.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/preserve-iowa-summit-set-for-june-24-in-mason-city-31354129-des-moines-ia.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Click Here to view the Missouri Conservationist Newsletter - May 2022 https://www.americantowns.com/news/missouri-conservationist-newsletter-may-2022-31355038-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/missouri-conservationist-newsletter-may-2022-31355038-jefferson-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Jefferson City, MO -- Team members at Echo Bluff State Park invite women to participate in an archery class from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 12. https://www.americantowns.com/news/echo-bluff-state-parks-host-women-outdoors-archery-class-on-may-12-31355072-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/echo-bluff-state-parks-host-women-outdoors-archery-class-on-may-12-31355072-jefferson-city-mo.html Sports and Recreation Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Get program registration reminders and updates by texting “MDC Nature” to 468311. Cape Girardeau, MO -- The bees know it, the https://www.americantowns.com/news/buzz-to-mdc-cape-nature-center-in-your-flowery-best-for-flowerama-on-may-7-2022-31355083-cape-girardeau-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/buzz-to-mdc-cape-nature-center-in-your-flowery-best-for-flowerama-on-may-7-2022-31355083-cape-girardeau-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Nestle Purina PetCare Co.-Bloomfield Draft Intermediate Operating Permit Public Comment Period, April 29, 2022 to May 30, 2022 The Nestle Purina https://www.americantowns.com/news/missouri-dnr-air-permits-on-public-notice-april-29-2022-31356074-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/missouri-dnr-air-permits-on-public-notice-april-29-2022-31356074-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Apply May 1-31 online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits. Jefferson City, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages Missouri https://www.americantowns.com/news/apply-for-mdc-2022-elk-and-bear-hunting-permits-in-may-2022-31356126-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/apply-for-mdc-2022-elk-and-bear-hunting-permits-in-may-2022-31356126-jefferson-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Bird counts made by participants will aid eBird citizen science Kansas City, MO – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-invites-birders-to-free-spring-warbler-day-on-may-12-at-big-buffalo-creek-31352192-kansas-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mdc-invites-birders-to-free-spring-warbler-day-on-may-12-at-big-buffalo-creek-31352192-kansas-city-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Wah'Kon-Tah Prairie will be in early summer bloom for wagon tours, prairie walks, and exhibits El Dorado Springs, Mo. – Visitors can enjoy https://www.americantowns.com/news/learn-about-missouris-native-grasslands-at-mdcs-free-prairie-day-event-on-may-14-near-el-dorado-springs-31352197-el-dorado-springs-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/learn-about-missouris-native-grasslands-at-mdcs-free-prairie-day-event-on-may-14-near-el-dorado-springs-31352197-el-dorado-springs-mo.html Clubs and Organizations Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Produce Safety Opportunities in Missouri Do you grow produce for sale in Missouri? If so, have you registered with the Missouri Department of https://www.americantowns.com/news/missouri-agriculture-updates-april-29-2022-31356816-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/missouri-agriculture-updates-april-29-2022-31356816-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Kids will the have opportunity to experience the fun of catching fish at Bennett Spring State Park during Kids Free Fishing Day https://www.americantowns.com/news/bennett-spring-state-park-hosts-kids-free-fishing-day-on-may-7-2022-31352237-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/bennett-spring-state-park-hosts-kids-free-fishing-day-on-may-7-2022-31352237-jefferson-city-mo.html Sports and Recreation Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- Cuivre River State Park has rescheduled its wildflower hike to 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 30. Spring wildflowers, called https://www.americantowns.com/news/cuivre-river-state-park-reschedules-spring-wildflower-walk-to-april-30-2022-31352272-troy-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cuivre-river-state-park-reschedules-spring-wildflower-walk-to-april-30-2022-31352272-troy-mo.html Sports and Recreation Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Jefferson City — On April 25th, Governor Mike Parson joined the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to host the annual https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-joins-department-of-labor-to-host-annual-missouri-workers-memorial-day-ceremony-at-missouri-capitol-31352339-jefferson-city-mo.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-joins-department-of-labor-to-host-annual-missouri-workers-memorial-day-ceremony-at-missouri-capitol-31352339-jefferson-city-mo.html Government and Politics Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500