Monday, March 23, 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

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. 


Sunday, February 8, 2026

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!

Saturday, January 24, 2026

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.