Welcome Back
Hey Springfield, the City of Springfield is officially inviting you to take part in shaping the future of our community!
You’re invited to a Come & Go Public Open House to review the draft plan for the Springfield Creek Trails & Recreation Area Park Master Plan.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
30-minute presentation at 5:30 PM
Springfield Platteview Community Schools Administration Building
765 Main Street, Springfield, NE
This is your chance to see what’s being planned for trails, recreation spaces, and future park improvements—and to share your input.
Whether you stop in for a few minutes or stay for the full presentation, your voice matters.
Let’s come together and help shape the future of Springfield’s parks.
Mark your calendar for April 25th—it’s Community Clean-Up Day!
Pickleball at the Community Building
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Spots are limited, so you’ll need to reserve a one-hour time slot in advance. Participants must be 19 or older, and registration requires a Facility Use Agreement, liability waiver, and ID copy.
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2026 Farmers Market!
June 28
July 26
August 23
September 27
Fresh garden food, market finds, and Springfield favorites—just a few weeks away!
Vendors are gearing up for another great season—and there’s room for more!
Let’s make it a big community turnout—support local, see familiar faces, and enjoy the day together.
Join us at the VFW (13600 Pflug Rd). Spread the word!
More opportunities in Springfield!
Be part of the Friends of the Library.
What does a member do? Help support the library through book sales, events, and fundraising—while giving back to the community and keeping the library thriving.
Cookie and Cards - April 8th.
Story Time
Dragon Club Meeting - April 9th
Tech Training at the Library!
Save the Date
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Check it out.
Check it out!
Omaha Children's Museum!
Pays to have a library card!
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SAVE THE DATE
OMG… how close are we to Market time, Springfield?!
Golden Rose Homestead will be at the OMG Vintage Market next Weekend! April 18–19 at the Springfield Community Center (9–4).
Vintage finds, handmade goods, antiques, and all kinds of small business treasures—don’t miss it! Bring your MIL!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8E60QPqktxdwz9DPsToPwiwtLLzgil97EtObI4LEK6Sbrbg/viewform
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Westmont Elementary
Kindergarten 2026-2027
Parent meeting- Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m.
Kindergarten Round Up - Friday, April 17.
Letters were emailed out this week inviting your child to round up. Please let me know if
you did not receive yours.
In order for your child to start school on Aug. 12, a birth certificate, immunization record,
and a physical will need to be on file at school. The physical must be within 6 months of the
start of school. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 402-895-9602.
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Springfield Elementary
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/261153710057/false#/invitation
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Platteview High School
Driver’s Ed Update – Platteview Families
Platteview High School runs Driver’s Education Fall and Winter. However, students still have great options!
Summer Driver’s Ed classes are at the following schools:
- Monarch
- Titan
- Gretna
- Gretna East
- Bennington
- Weeping Water
- Plattsmouth High School, Registration opens May 13
Siign up at https://www.esu3.org/DE/Home Scrolll all the way down and Select your preferred school, Complete registration. Please share this with parents and students who may be interested!
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Take a minute and check out www.thetrojanzone.com Support local. Support students.
Every dollar goes back to our Trojan Zone seniors as scholarships—and that’s something worth showing up for.
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Shop downtown. It hits different.
Every purchase supports the people behind the businesses we love.
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22Halio Media - Platteview Graduate is an IT specialist! — Powering American Business with Technology Services
https://support.22halomedia.com/index.php
+1 (402) 885-9093
+1 (719) 722-7843Reach out:
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Allied Heating and Cooling
We're a locally owned and operated HVAC company built on something simple: doing quality work and treating customers right.
Text or call us at 402-739-9959 or email us at
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St. Joseph Catholic Church St.
Join St. Joseph Catholic Church, 100 S. 9th St., Springfield, NE 68059WEEKEND MASSES
Saturdays – 5 PM
Sundays – 7AM & 9 AM
Confessions 45 minutes before Mass
DAILY MASSES
Monday – 8 AM
Tuesday-Friday 6:45 AM
Anointing Mass: First Fridays 2 PM
First Saturdays – 8 AM
Confessions 30 minutes before Mass
Springfield Methodist Church
Worship in person or online on Sunday @ 9:30am. Sunday school for all ages k-6 Wednesday School W.O.W I.M.P.A.C.T youth group Wednesday
See details and register the kiddos at: www.scbne.org
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Stony Brook Church
SPRINGFIELD — You Are Welcomed! We are back in the Community Building and ready to worship! Please join us this Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
Kid Life services will be held on the lower level, and Adult services will take place on the main floor. We invite you to come enjoy some coffee, find community, and get connected.
Come join us for worship, prayer, and community!
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Springfield History
In 1964, OPPD conducted a study of the Springfield area, looking at community services, businesses, the local economy, government, natural resources, transportation, and more.
From the 1960 Census, Springfield had a population of 510 with 26 businesses and one bank. The community included two parks, a playground, three churches, one library, and five service clubs, along with one doctor and one dentist.
There were about 195 homes, with 12 new ones built in 1963. Schools included two public elementary schools and one combined junior/senior high. The post office had 213 boxes and one rural route.
Public safety included one full-time police officer and a 35-member volunteer fire department. The village also supported around 300 farms.
Local government consisted of a five-member board of trustees serving two-year terms, with a chairman elected yearly.
Downtown Main Street, 1964
So. 1 st Street looking north before Main Street
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Springfield NOW
NO burn permits will be issued this week. We will monitor the rainfall over the next several days and hope to resume issuing permits next week. Thank you for your understanding!
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Insurance Tip of the Week- get a Policy review
As the weather warms up, it’s time to pull those toys out of storage—or maybe add a new one. ATV, motorcycle, boat—you can get them properly covered for just a few dollars a month. Don’t assume you’re covered—make sure you are.
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Fit Tip of the Week: Small Wins, Big Results
You don’t have to be perfect—just consistent. Aim to complete 3 out of these 5 daily habits and call it a win:
- Move: Get at least 30 minutes of activity
- Nourish: Eat 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit
- Hydrate: Drink 48 oz of water
- Reflect: Take time to journal or practice mindfulness
- Rest: Get 7–9 hours of sleep
Progress isn’t about doing everything—it’s about doing enough, consistently. Stack your wins day by day.
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Meet Adoptable Pets! >>
Check out new website at www.happypawsplattsmouth.org
And download foster application!
Happy Paws Plattsmouth is a volunteer-powered 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Cass, Sarpy, and Douglas Counties
with one mission: to transform the lives of animals in need while enriching the families who welcome them home.
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211 Main Street
Louisville, NE
$7 at the door; Kids 12 & under, FREE!
SHOWS:
Rayne Magill and Friends
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Jacob Austin Band
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
JAM SESSIONS:
Second Sundays – Electric Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Fourth Sundays – Acoustic Only Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Bring your instruments and enjoy an afternoon of great music and good company!
Click the theater flyer above or HERE to read the latest CCMT news.
Call 402-949-0668 with any questions.
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Louisville Food Bank dates
Open 6:00-7:00pm
213 Main Street (inside Hope’s Closet)
Here are our 2nd and 4th Thursdays dates for 2026. Please note that November & December change to the 1st and 3rd Thursdays to work around the holidays.
LOUISVILLE FOOD BANK DATES
Apr 9, 23
May 14, 28
June 11, 25
July 9, 23
Aug 13, 27
Sept 10, 24
Oct 8, 22
Nov 5, 19
Dec 3, 17
Updates can be found here >>
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Did You Know?
Springfield sits along the Platte River, one of the most important travel routes in early American history.
Long before highways, pioneers heading west on the Oregon Trail and Mormon Trail followed the Platte River because its wide, shallow waters made it easier to navigate and find resources.
It wasn’t called the “Great Platte River Road” for nothing—thousands traveled this path chasing new opportunities out west.
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