Join the Dancing Pickles at Bass Pro Cheering Challenge!

 

Get Your Green On: 

Mark your calendars and set those clocks back – the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association needs YOU on Sunday, November 2nd!

We're taking on the Bass Pro Cheering Challenge again, and this year we're bringing the fun as The Dancing Pickles! This isn't just about cheering on marathon runners (though that's pretty awesome) – it's about winning cash for our neighborhood and funding the beloved Summer Bash in June.

Why Your Energy Matters

To qualify for a Bass Pro grant, we need at least 10 volunteers with a minimum of 4 people present at all times throughout the race. Translation: we need your smiling face, your loudest cheer, and maybe your best pickle dance moves!

The Details You Need

When: Sunday, November 2, 2025
⏰ Don't forget: Clocks fall back one hour that morning!

Where: South Jefferson Avenue & East McGee Street (one block south of E Cherokee Street)
🅿️ Parking available on Cherokee Street

Setup Time: 6:00 AM (first runners pass shortly after 7:00 AM)

Shifts: Two hours each – volunteer for one or more, or even just part of a shift. Every minute helps!

What We're Bringing to the Party

We've got everything you need to be an award-winning cheering section:

• Slip-over pickle costumes (yes, really!)
• Eye-catching signage
• Noisemakers galore
• Beverages for runners
• A winning attitude

What to Bring

• Yourself (preferably in green!)
• A lawn chair for comfort
• Snacks and water
• Your favorite noisemaker (or use ours)
• Enthusiasm and your best dance moves

Not a Morning Person?

No problem! Any donation of time will be gratefully accepted. We'll work with your schedule.

Ready to Join the Fun?

Sign up now: https://bit.ly/2025BassPro

Questions? Contact the SHNA Board Secretary at 417-942-1446 (phone or text welcome).

Let's make some noise, have a blast, and bring home the prize for Seminole Holland! Who knew being a dancing pickle could be this rewarding?

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This major fundraiser supports our neighborhood association and makes the Summer Bash possible. Let's show Bass Pro what our community is made of!

Join Us for an Important Community Discussion

 

Your Voice Matters: 

Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 23rd!

The Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association and Meador Park Neighborhood Association are joining forces to bring you critical information about changes that could affect our community's future.

What's Happening?

City Planning staff will be presenting details about the citywide remapping process—a significant initiative that will shape how our neighborhoods develop and grow in the years to come. This is your opportunity to learn firsthand how these changes may impact your property, your street, and your quality of life.

Event Details

When: Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Where: Cowden Elementary School, 2927 S Kimbrough Avenue
Who: All neighborhood residents are welcome and encouraged to attend

Why You Should Attend

Understanding the remapping process is crucial for every homeowner and resident. This meeting offers you the chance to:

• Get accurate information directly from city planning experts
• Ask questions about how remapping affects your neighborhood
• Connect with your neighbors who share your concerns
• Make your voice heard in shaping our community's future

Questions?

Contact your neighborhood association representatives for more information. We look forward to seeing you there—because informed residents make stronger neighborhoods!

Together, we're building a better community.

Join Us at the Upcoming SHNA Board Meeting

 

Your Voice Matters: 

Mark Your Calendars for October 22!

The Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association (SHNA) Board invites you to be part of the conversation at our next board meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

This is YOUR opportunity to shape the future of our neighborhood. Whether you have ideas to share, concerns to address, or simply want to stay informed about what's happening in our community, we want to hear from you.

Why Attend?

• Share your comments, concerns, or suggestions directly with board members
• Stay up-to-date on neighborhood initiatives and projects
• Connect with fellow neighbors who care about our community
• Help guide decisions that affect where we live

Meeting Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m.
👥 Who Can Attend: All residents are welcome—this is an open public meeting

Your participation strengthens our neighborhood. We look forward to seeing you there and hearing what matters most to you!

Do you have questions or want to add an item to the agenda? Call the SHNA Board Secretary at 417-942-1446 (phone or text welcome).

SHNA Board Elections Now Open!

 

Time to Shape Your Neighborhood's Future: 

Your voice matters in Seminole Holland—and now's your chance to use it.

The Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association (SHNA) is holding its board elections, and we need YOU to participate! Whether you've lived here for decades or just moved in, this is your opportunity to help choose the leaders who will guide our community forward.

Who Can Vote?

If you're 18 or older and either live in or own property in the Seminole Holland neighborhood, you're eligible to cast your ballot. Our neighborhood boundaries include the area within Sunshine Street, National Avenue, Sunset Street, and Campbell Avenue.

What You're Voting For

We're electing volunteers to serve on our 7-member board, with members serving staggered two-year terms. Once elected, these board members will select officers including the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary—the core leadership team that keeps our neighborhood thriving.

How to Cast Your Vote

It's simple! Head to https://bit.ly/2025SHNAElection to access the online election form. No need to attend a meeting or mail anything in—just a few clicks and you're done.

Important: The deadline is fast approaching. All votes must be recorded before November 1, 2025.

Questions?

Need more information about the election or the candidates? Contact our board secretary at 417-942-1446 (phone or text welcome).

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Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Strong neighborhoods are built by engaged residents, and it starts with showing up—even if that means showing up online. Cast your vote today and help shape the future of Seminole Holland!

Hatch Foundation donates $1 million for McDaniel Park improvements

 

Hatch Foundation donates $1 million for McDaniel Park improvements

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Less than a year after announcing a pump track for McDaniel Park, the Springfield-Greene County Park Board is moving forward with plans for adding a new pavilion, restrooms and lighting.

At its Oct. 10 meeting, the Park Board entered into agreement with the Hatch Foundation for a donation of up to $1 million for Phase 2 of McDaniel Park improvements, including a new 40 x 80-foot pavilion with restrooms, and lighting for the pump track. 

Read the entire press release at https://parkboard.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=387

*** CANCELLED** Notice of Board Meeting, Wed, Sept 24, 2025, at 6 pm

This meeting has been **CANCELLED**

The Board of the Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E Seminole St.

The meeting is open to the public. Anyone wishing to observe or address the Board is welcome to attend.

Applications Open of SPD Motorcycle Safety Course

Click here to visit springfieldmo.gov/civicalerts for more information.

Second Annual Messiah Blood Drive

REMINDER: Baked Potato Bar and Presentations - Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 6 p.m.

REMINDER: Get ready to bring your appetite and neighborhood spirit! The Seminole Holland Neighborhood Association is thrilled to invite you to our second Harvest Potluck, where we'll serve a sizzling baked potato bar! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E Seminole St.

**What's on the Menu?**

We've got the spuds covered—now we need your favorite toppings! Whether you're into crispy crumbled bacon, tangy sour cream, savory sliced black olives, or gooey shredded cheese, there's a spot at the table for everyone’s potato dreams. Got a unique topping you swear by? Bring it along and let’s see who has the most creative spud flair! Oh, and desserts are welcome also. Bottled water will be available.

**Two Presentations: The Past and the Future**

• Caleb Sanders will present "The Goose Pond, Bison Wallows, and Upland Drainageway Prairie: The pre-european ecological history of the Seminole-Holland neighborhood".
• Jeff Smith will provide a McDaniel Park pump track construction update.

**Spread the Word**

Don’t keep this tater-tastic event to yourself—invite your neighbors! This is a fantastic opportunity to mingle, meet new faces, and strengthen the bonds of our wonderful neighborhood. Whether you're a long-time resident or new to the area, everyone living within the boundaries of Seminole Holland Neighborhood (Sunshine Street to Sunset Street, National Avenue to Campbell Avenue) is welcome! This includes everyone: homeowners, renters, and apartment dwellers!

Join us for an evening of food, fun, friendship, and learning. We can't wait to see you there!

Update on Storm Debris Pickup

 

REMINDER: Public Works to begin Zone 2 storm debris pickup Aug. 25

Crews to continue debris pickup in Zones 1 and 3

Springfield City Council Zone 2 residents are reminded to move storm debris to the curb by 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, in preparation for a zone-wide Public Works pickup sweep planned for Aug. 25-29. Debris pickup in Zones 1 and 3 will continue through Aug. 29.

Springfield Public Works estimates a total of 11,807 cubic yards of debris have been collected from Zones 1 and 3 since sweeps began on Aug. 11. Crews have collected debris from approximately 77% of Zone 1 and about 57% of Zone 3.  

 “Collecting this volume of debris is a monumental undertaking,” says Public Works Assistant Director Eric Claussen. “It’s taking longer than we had anticipated to make our way around to every pile, partly because debris piles keep growing. Please have all debris to the curbline by the first day of the scheduled pickup week in your zone so it’s easier for us to assess equipment and crew needs.”

Residents do not need to register for debris pickup. They are simply asked to make sure organic debris only is moved to the streetside (without blocking sidewalks, driveways, or drainage ditches) before their City Council Zone’s scheduled dates.

Public Works neighborhood debris pickups will proceed under the following tentative schedule:

Zone 1: Aug. 11–15 (77% complete)

Zone 3: Aug.  18–22 (57% complete)

Zone 2: Aug. 25–29

Zone 4: Sept. 1–5

To find which City Council Zone you live in, visit https://cosmo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/InformationLookup/index.html?appid=5723eb98cc0c4e9da2b29c90a91d0233.

A City-contracted tree company is currently addressing properties with larger trees and debris, and may help with curbside pickup in areas. This contract service is provided to citizens free of charge. If you have any questions or concerns, call 864-1010.

Important Notes for Residents wanting Debris Removed in August and September:

Only natural/organic vegetative debris (limbs, branches, brush) will be collected.

No registration is needed for pickup.

Debris should be placed at the curb or nearest accessible location, without blocking sidewalks, driveways or drainage ditches.

Debris must be ready by 7 a.m. on the first day of your City Council Zone’s scheduled pickup week.

This effort is part of the City’s ongoing response to the April 29 and June 29 storms, which caused widespread tree damage and infrastructure impacts across Springfield.