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Bring Your Old Car Seats To Target!

If you have little's that require car seats, check this out! Target will be accepting your old, grown out of, expired or damaged car seats for discounts on other baby items. What you will need to do is, bring in your old, expired or damaged car seat to Target from April 14-27. You will receive a 20% off coupon for a new car seat or other baby gear. The coupon is only valid through May 11. The old…


Weekend Activities For Family Fun!

Weekend Update for April 5-7 FRIDAY   Jurassic Quest at the Springfield Expo Center... See the Dino’s through Sunday First Friday Artwalk- self-guided tour begins at 6 pm FREE family friendly Gillioz Jazz Festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday! The Man Show Expo at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds – admission prices vary It’s everything Man.... Fiddler on the Roof at the Barnett Theater at Evangel…


Republic's Getting A New Roundabout!

Starting in 2025, MoDot crews will adding a roundabout at a very busy intersection in Republic. MoDot crews will widen Highway MM from Highway 60 to Haile Street and close off several BNSF railroad crossings. The project will help motorists stay safe in that area. Many crashes have occured at the railroad crossing which is north of Kum and Go at Farm road 168. MoDot welcomes your feedback-…


It's National Burrito Day! Here's the Deals In Springfield!

Chipotle is offering rewards members $0 delivery on April 4 with the code DELIVER online and in the app at participating U.S. and Canada locations. The offer is valid with a minimum $10 order and a maximum $200 order and isn’t valid on catering, Qdoba. On April 4, rewards members will be treated to a free burrito when they buy an entrée and drink. The offer is valid online, in the app or in…


Measles Have Been Found In Missouri!

What's been happening in Missouri? Measles! If you are up-to-date on your MMR vaccinations, (Measles, mumps and Rubella shots) you should be effectively protected from the virus. Authorities say that measles are extremely contagious if not vaccinated.  Vaccination success rate stands at 97% against the rash. Measle symptoms begin like a cold. You can expect fever, runny nose, and a  cough.  Days…


Looking For A Fun Job? Be A Peanutter!

Are you a Peanutter? Want to be one? The PLANTERS® brand team is looking for the next Peanutters to drive the 26 foot long NUTmobile! This fun job includes bringing joy and plenty of nuts to fans across the U.S. If you are fun, creative, and carefree- apply for this fun adventure job! Three lucky applicants will be hired to make appearances in the community, go to grand openings, be in parades,…


No Fix Yet for Hyundai and Kia Vehicles With Recall!

Do you drive a Hyundai or Kia vehicle?  Last September, both Hyundai and Kia issued a recall for over 3.4 million vehicles. The recall came with a warning- The vehicles should be parked outdoors and away from buildings because they risked catching fire, with the engines on or off. Going on 7 months now and most of the vehicles recalled, are still not repaired. Both Hyundai and Kia…


Federal Income Taxes Due In 2 Weeks!

Have you filled out your taxes yet? The clock is ticking to get them in! The deadline to file a federal income tax is two weeks from today, Monday, April15, 2024! Steps to file a tax return Gather your paperwork, W-2 from employers etc. Choose your filing status Decide how you want to file. Use online tax services or in-person tax services Determine if you are taking the standard deductions or…


The Solar Eclipse Is In ONE Week!

Get ready Ozarks! We are one week out from the solar eclipse! Though Springfield is NOT in line of the totality of the eclipse on March 8, there are many cities state parks and towns which are inline. Here is a list of where you can see the eclipse in totality in the state of Missouri. Missouri State Parks: https://mostateparks.com/2024-eclipse-events Buffalo National River (Tylers Bend/Dillards…


Weekend Activities And Easter Events!

Weekend Update for March 29-31 FRIDAY  Hop to it! The Easter Bunny returns to the Battlefield Mall. Get your picturing taken with the hare 11 am – 7 pm. Reservations are encouraged. School Day Out at the Discovery Center 7:30- 4 :00 pm Extended care: 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm (additional $7)  Prices + + $40 non members (per day, includes before care) SATURDAY Easter Egg Hunt at James River Church at 9…