Low Income Tax Help This Week!
State and Federal taxes are due April 15.
This week, there are two locations in Springfield to get tax help. Drury University Students will provide free tax preparation through the university's VITA program (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance.)
This annual service is open to the public and designed to help those with a low-income. Appointments are requested.
This week's free clinic times:
- Monday, Mar. 3 – 4 p.m - 8 p.m.
- Thursday, Mar. 6 – 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
To find locations for the VITA Tax service go HERE
Storm Spotter Training Opportunity
It won't be long before it's "Severe Weather Season!"
Did you always want to be able to spot severe weather?
Here is a great training opportunity for you if you are interested in learning to spot storms.
The Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management will host free training program for all levels on Monday, March 10, from 6-8 pm at the Assemblies of God Headquarters at 1445 N. Boonville, Springfield.
This event is open to everyone including first responders, and emergency personnel. Space is limited so arrive early.
Need more info? Contact OEM Director Larry Woods at 417-869-6040 or lwoods@greenecountymo.gov.
Polar Plunge And More, Weekend Fun For The Family!
Weekend Update for February 28- March 2
FRIDAY
Springfield RV Mega Show Ozark Empire Fairgrounds 10 am- 6 pm ticket entry.
Owl Prowl 6 pm at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. The program is free but you must register mdc-event-eb.s3licensing.com/.../EventDet.../205463
Sequiota Cave Boat Tours 4 pm Sequiota Park admission applies. ParkBoar.org/outdoor
McBride Carnival Extravaganza at McBride Elementary 6pm
UNO Tournament Ozark’s Event Center 5:30 pm Entry fee applies
SATURDAY
Women’s Show at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. Doors open at 8 am
Indoor Garage Sale at 701 N. Taylor in Nixa at the X Center! Doors open at 7 am-2:30 pm
Ozark Speedway Opening Day test and Tune 8529 State Highway U Rogersville gates open at noon. Fees apply
Car Raffle Drawing and Dog adoption event 9 am Thompson Sales 1555 E Independence St.
Springfield RV Mega Show Ozark Empire Fairgrounds 10 am- 6 pm ticket entry.
Mardi Gras Carnival Weekend at the Farmer’s Market of the Ozarks. 9 am- 1 pm
Suess Science Day 9 am Pat Jones YMCA Enjoy Seuss-themed activities, Dr. Seuss story times, an appearance by the Cat in the Hat,
Stormy Weather Concert at Hammons Hall 7:30 pm with the Springfield Symphony. Tickets available
Sac River Trail Care Work Day on the Mountain Bike Trail begins at 9 am
2025 Polar Plunge Springfield 11 am at the Ski Shack- Entry applies
It's A Planet Parade Tonight!
Check the sky stargazers! Friday night will be a "Planet Parade!"
Grab your binoculars and telescope because seven planets will be visible in the sky!
Not sure where to look in the night sky? NASA provides some guidance:
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Mercury: Look just above the horizon — it will appear pretty bright as the sunset fades.
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Venus: Look to the west after sunset and you’ll see the brightest planet in the night sky.
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Mars: Look high in the east and you’ll see the bright and amber-orange colored planet. It’s the last planet to set in the west, a couple of hours before sunrise.
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Jupiter: Look high overhead in the evening and you’ll find the largest planet in our solar system.
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Saturn: For the first hour after sunset, it’s visible low in the west.
The next planetary alignment won't be until September 8, 2040.
FREE A1C Screening From Red Cross Of Southern Missouri!
Are you pre-diabetic? How do you know? You may need to be screened!
The Red Cross of Southern Missouri is offering free A1C testing starting March 1, 2025.
Those getting tested will get their results within 1-2 weeks.
- Springfield
- 3/1/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield MO Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
- 3/2/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield MO Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
- 3/3/2025: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield MO Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
- 3/4/2025: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield MO Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
- 3/7/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield MO Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
- 3/8/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield MO Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
- 3/9/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield MO Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
- 3/10/2025: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield MO Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
- 3/11/2025: 11 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., Springfield MO Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
- 3/14/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield MO Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
- 3/15/2025: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Springfield MO Blood Donation Center, 313 E. Battlefield, Ste B
- Carthage
- 3/6/2025: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 2000 Grand
- Lebanon
- 3/5/2025: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m., Lebanon Family YMCA, 500 E Elm St
- Neosho
- 3/4/2025: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., St. Canera Catholic Church, 504 S. Washington St.
- Gainesville
- 3/4/2025: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Gainesville High School, 422 Bulldog Dr
- Bolivar
- 3/14/2025: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1575 E Mt. Gilead Rd
- Osceola
- 3/5/2025: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Osceola High School, 76 SE HWY WW
- Kimberling City
- 3/5/2025: 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Our Lady Of The Cove Catholic Church, 20 Kimberling Boulevard
- Forsyth
- 3/7/2025: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Elks Lodge, 12951 US-160
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-third of people lack access to regular primary care in the U.S., where diabetes affects one in 10 people and nearly one-quarter of the people living with it have been undiagnosed. Type 2 Diabetes can lead to serious health complications, like kidney failure, stroke and heart issues.
Another Scam Hit's The Ozarks!
A new scam impersonating a law enforcement officer is making the rounds in the Ozarks.
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO), has received reports that a scam caller is claiming to be Sgt. Collins with the “Greene County Sheriff’s Department” and is asking people to call back at a local number- 417-221-4777.
The Sheriffs office has indicated they will not call to let you know about an arrest warrant, or to ask for money or other monetary exchanges.
Should you get a call claiming it's a deputy from the Greene County Sheriffs Department, always confirm first before giving out any information about yourself. To find out if its a legitimate call, phone the main line at the Sheriff's Department at 417-868-4040.
Darius Rucker Heads To The Ozarks!
Darius Rucker will be playing at the Ozarks Amphitheater as part of its summer concert series.
Darius Rucker will be bringing his tour to Camdenton on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Fan club member's presale tickets go live on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at ozarksamphitheater.com,
Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, February 28, at 10 am. ozarksamphitheater.com or Bridal Cave, Split Arrow Boutique or by calling 573-346-0000.
ALL Joann Fabric Stores Are Closing
Joann Fabrics earlier this year, indicated that 500 stores across the nation would be shuttering.
The company announced it had filed for bankruptcy. Plans changed. Now ALL Joann Fabric stores will close.
GA Group won the stores at an auction and plans to close all locations.
Most Joann stores will be open until the end of May and products will be discounted.
If you have a GC to Joann's, use it now.
Absentee Voting Begins TODAY!
Starting today February 25, you may cast your absentee ballot for the April 8, 2025 General Municipal Election in Springfield.
You will need a valid excuse to vote absentee at this time. After the first 4 weeks, no excuse will be needed.
The Greene County Clerk’s office has a list on how voters can cast absentee ballots for the following reasons:
- Absence on Election Day from the jurisdiction of the election authority in which such voter is registered to vote;
- Incapacity or confinement due to illness or physical disability on Election Day, including a person who is primarily responsible for the physical care of a person who is incapacitated or confined due to illness or disability and resides at the same address;
- Religious belief or practice;
- Employment as an election authority or by an election authority at a location other than such voter’s polling place, a first responder, a health care worker, or a member of law enforcement;
- Incarceration, provided all qualifications for voting are retained;
- Certified participation in the address confidentiality program established under RSMo 589.660 to 589.681 because of safety concerns.
In-person absentee voting will be available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Greene County Elections Center in Springfield for Greene County voters.
Voters must have one of the following, as identification in or to cast their ballot.
- A non-expired Missouri driver or non-driver license;
- A non-expired military ID, including a veteran’s ID card;
- A non-expired United States passport;
- Another photo ID issued by the United States or the state of Missouri which is either not expired or expired after the date of the most recent general election
The deadline for requesting a ballot by mail is March 26.
New Betty White Stamp Out Soon!
We are just about a month out from the Betty White stamps going on sale.
The “First Lady of Television” will be featured on a Forever USA stamp.
The Betty White Postal stamp will be available in panes of 20 on March 27 and you can purchase them through the postal store HERE or by calling 844-7826
Betty White was born in 1922 and passed away at the age of 99 in 2021.
*Picture from US Postal Service