Neighborhood Works+ program Zone Workshops scheduled in March and April

   

The City of Springfield will host a series of neighborhood workshops per City Council Zone in March and April with the goal of discussing potential Neighborhood Works+ projects with neighborhood residents and gathering feedback. 

Neighborhood Works+ is an expanded version of the City of Springfield’s longstanding Neighborhood Works program, thanks to a $5 million Spring Forward SGF sales tax allocation to deliver visible, high-impact, community-driven neighborhood improvements. The funding was recommended by the Citizens’ Advisory Board (CAB), appointed to review potential projects to fund with the ½-cent voter approved sales tax. City Council subsequently approved it.

More than 560 total project ideas were received by the City during a six-week idea gathering phase beginning in mid-December. Public Works project managers then completed initial feasibility assessments and grouped individual ideas into about 160 project concepts. 

Neighborhood residents from the City’s 24 registered neighborhoods are invited to learn more about the proposed concepts and provide feedback during four open house workshops according to City Council zone: 

ZONE 2: 4:30 – 6:30, Tuesday, March 24 – 
Schweitzer Church Student Center (2701 E. Sunshine Street)
Delaware, Doling, Oak Grove, Robberson, Rountree, and Weller neighborhoods

ZONE 1: 4:30 – 6:30, Tuesday, March 31 –
Cox Health Fountain Room (1423 N. Jefferson Ave.) 
Bissett, Grant Beach, Heart of the Westside, Midtown, Tom Watkins, Westside, and Woodland Heights neighborhoods

ZONE 3: 4:30 – 6:30, Thursday, April 2 – 
Chesterfield Family Center (2511 W. Republic Rd.)
Fassnight, Greater Parkcrest, Mark Twain, Phelps Grove, and West Central neighborhoods

ZONE 4: 4:30 – 6:30, Thursday, April 9 – LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED 
Bradford Park, Brentwood, Galloway Village, Meador Park, Seminole-Holland, and University Heights neighborhoods 

Next Steps 

City staff began working alongside a subcommittee of the Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) in January to determine scoring criteria for Neighborhood Works+ projects based on readiness, feasibility and community value. The subcommittee is comprised of two neighborhood representatives from each City Council zone, including Pete Radecki, Peggy Wise, Nancy Williams, Brent Rinker, William Cooper, Dee Ogilvy, Duane Keys, and Michael Brittian. The subcommittee will reconvene following the Zone workshops to review feedback from Zone Workshops and begin scoring projects.  

Final project ideas are expected to be presented to the CAB for recommendation for City Council approval this summer. The first round of neighborhood projects is targeted to be under construction in fall of 2026.

Neighborhood Watch Training on March 28, 2026

 

LOCATION CHANGE for Soup & Sides Potluck on February 25, 2026 at 6 p.m.

 

Monthly South Creek Cleanup on Sunday, February 22

 

Special Trash & Recycling Rates for Seminole Holland Neighborhood Residents

  

The Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association is always looking for practical ways to support our neighbors and help household dollars go a little further. As part of that commitment, the Association recently contacted all residential trash haulers operating in our city to ask whether they would consider offering a special neighborhood rate for Seminole Holland Neighborhood residents.

We were pleased with the level of interest from multiple providers and grateful that several took the time to respond. After reviewing the options, Queen City Disposal provided the most competitive offer for our neighborhood.

What’s Being Offered

Queen City Disposal has proposed a discounted neighborhood rate for Seminole Holland residents for household trash disposal services and separate recycling services. The rate would be significantly lower than the standard monthly price and would be locked in for two years once activated. Importantly, this offer would apply to both new and existing Queen City Disposal customers within the neighborhood boundaries.

SPECIAL NEIGHBORHOOD RATE

• $10.50 per month — Trash service with cart

• $10.50 per month — Recycling service

• Rate locked in for 2 years (standard rate $20.00/month)

IMPORTANT — 50 NEIGHBORS NEEDED

To activate this special rate, at least 50 new customers must sign up within 90 days. Once the goal is met, both new and existing customers in the Seminole Holland Neighborhood will receive the discounted rate.

HOW TO SIGN UP

All customers must call to receive the neighborhood rate.

Queen City Disposal — Phone: 417-865-3500

Say you live in the Seminole Holland Neighborhood and provide your address.

Existing customers: Just call—no need to cancel service.

BILLING & FEES

• Billed quarterly • Payment due by the 13th

• $10 late fee • After two late payments, service is suspended and the rate returns to $20/month

• $10 cart delivery fee • $30 cart removal & sanitation fee

RECYCLING AVAILABLE ALSO

$10.50/month with the same 2-year rate lock.

Learn what can be recycled: https://www.queencitydisposal.net/new-page-1

This is a neighborhood-wide opportunity. 
Let’s hit 50 and lock in the savings.

This opportunity reflects the value of neighbors working together and the positive results that can come from coordinated outreach. While participation is entirely optional, we wanted to be sure all Seminole Holland residents were aware of the option and had access to the information needed to decide whether it’s a good fit for their household.

As always, thank you for being part of a connected and engaged neighborhood. 

FREE Mattress/Box Spring Recycling Vouchers While Supplies Last

 

🛏️ Got an old mattress or box spring? We’ve got you covered!

The Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association has received a limited number of FREE Mattress/Box Spring Recycling Vouchers ♻️

If your mattress or box spring is clean, dry, and pest-free, you can recycle it at no cost.

📞 Call 417-942-1446 to request your voucher
⏳ Supplies are limited—call today!

Seed Swap at Midtown Carnegie Branch Library - Saturday, January 31

 

SPRINGFIELD-GREENE COUNTY 

LIBRARY

Bring seeds of any type and swap with other 

gardeners. Don't have seeds to share? 

You're still welcome to participate. Kids can 

stop by the Teen Room to make a craft; 

materials will be provided.

RESCHEDULED TO FEBRUARY 22 - Monthly South Creek Cleanup

 

City to Receive Safe Streets and Roads Grant for South Campbell Avenue Improvements

 

The City of Springfield has been awarded a $13.8 million federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) implementation grant to improve safety on high-injury segments of South Campbell Avenue, advancing the City’s Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths by 2040 and serious injuries by 2050. Including the 20% required local match, this grant will bring more than $17 million in improvements to the corridor.

The City’s South Campbell Avenue Priority Corridor project will help Springfield implement proven countermeasures to reduce crashes on two segments of Campbell Avenue identified as part of the High Injury Network (HIN) outlined in the Ozark Transportation Organization’s Destination Safe Streets Regional Safety Action Plan. Priority street segments include Republic Road to Walnut Lawn and Sunshine to Minota. Between Republic Road and Walnut Lawn, improvements will widen Campbell Avenue to six lanes, add safety medians, sidewalks, stormwater upgrades, traffic-calming measures, and a new pedestrian bridge north of Primrose Street. From Sunshine to Minota, improvements will include an upgraded intersection at Portland Street, protected turn lanes, safety medians, sidewalks, stormwater improvements, and traffic-calming measures.

The project seeks to build upon various safety investments already underway along South Campbell Avenue, including completed intersection improvements at the Republic Road and Grand Street intersections, upcoming improvements at Campbell and Walnut Lawn Street, and the ongoing Sunshine Street Corridor Study. 

The City of Springfield will begin working with the U.S. Department of Transportation in the coming weeks to establish a grant agreement that will allow the City to receive the award funds. This process can take 6-12 months on average before the City can begin the project design and public engagement. 

“South Campbell is a critical corridor for residents, businesses, and visitors, and this grant gives us the opportunity to improve safety in a way that will have lasting benefits for the community,” said Public Works Director Dan Smith. “These improvements build on work already underway and reflect our commitment to safer streets for everyone.”

**Looking for Local Garage Bands!**

 Do you know of any garage bands in the Springfield area, especially within Seminole Holland? We are looking to connect with local musicians who play together for fun or gigs. Whether it's rock, blues, jazz, or any other genre, we'd love to hear about them! 

Please comment or message us with band names and contact info if you know of any groups. Thanks!