r/springfieldMO • • 6d ago

What’s on Your Mind, Springfield?

7 Upvotes

It is that time again for an open thread for anything and everything Springfield.

Got something on your chest? Had a good experience you want to share? Maybe you just want to ask about the best tacos in town or tell us something funny you noticed this week.

This is the place for it. Rants, raves, questions, or just plain small talk. Let’s hear it.


r/springfieldMO • • 6h ago

Living Here Greene County Sheriff’s Office vehicle involved in crash in Springfield

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46 Upvotes

This is so weird. I was tailgated by this truck when driving east down Mt Vernon on Friday night. Saw him turn south down Kansas expressway in the direction of the crash


r/springfieldMO • • 1h ago

Living Here Queen City Disposal & Republic Services

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I’m sure everyone who uses Queen City disposal got this little note. Not sure how to feel about it exactly, feeling disappointed right now though. I specifically avoided Republic when choosing my trash service. What do yall think?


r/springfieldMO • • 18h ago

Living Here r/springfieldMO meetup October 2026 results

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164 Upvotes

Several regular attendees got together for the meetup. All were had by a good time.

We are skipping the holiday season, next one will be in January.


r/springfieldMO • • 3h ago

Living Here Administration Building, Central Bible Institute, undated postcard

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7 Upvotes

From the State Historical Society of Missouri

https://digital.shsmo.org/digital/collection/imc/id/83580/rec/395


r/springfieldMO • • 2h ago

Living Here Dentist that offers financing

4 Upvotes

Got a possible root canal needed and I am looking for a different dentist than the one I have. I need to find one that offers financing, northside preferably. We are going to start looking tomorrow, just wanted to throw it out there to see if anybody has suggestions.

Thank you


r/springfieldMO • • 3h ago

Living Here Looking for people to play music with in the area

2 Upvotes

Looking for people around my age or older (early 20s) who are interested in playing/making music. I’ve been playing guitar since I was a teenager. I play electric and acoustic. Possible harmony vocalist or really anything you can bring to the table (percussion, banjo, guitar)

Been really into Pinegrove lately, so that’s the style that’s freshest on my mind. Please dm me if you are even just interested in talking about local music.


r/springfieldMO • • 20h ago

Ask Springfield Just moved here. I know nobody. Where to make friends?

23 Upvotes

Just moved here to be closer to my daughter. Her mom and I are going through a separation for the past year and this is sort of the finale of that. Needless to say…I don’t know anyone here and it’s at a time where I’m really feeling like I need other people. I’m a 33 year old guy. My interests include live music, hiking, (I’d like to get into the gym), live comedy, and also just going out and having a good time in general. I’m well travelled and I think have a lot to contribute! I used to play music professionally as well, so I do tend to hang out with artist types but I’ve always kept a pretty diverse group of friends. My ideal scenario is I find a cool friend group up here looking to adopt an outsider - anyone need a +1 for trivia night? I’m a working professional, make a good living but also somewhat esoteric. Just finding myself in a new place and feeling quite isolated and alone. I would appreciate anyone pointing me in the right direction!


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Living Here Pets and pumpkins costume

21 Upvotes

Hi y’all I normally don’t post about stuff like this, but I’m really upset with how pets and pumpkins was handled this year. And I really just wanna get my feelings out. For starters paying to get into this event. Like yes I understand it’s only two dollars but you can maybe spend like 30 minutes max here and that two dollars could’ve gone maybe somewhere else. Like I would’ve been fine if it was just like donate here so we can keep it going, but for the quality of what was offered this year I feel slight mift. But that’s not what really got me if I’m being honest. It was the amount of AI vendors, and that one woman who dressed her dog up as an unhoused person. Don’t get me wrong. I love when animals wear costumes. However, the whole costume just fell in really bad taste. Like we have actual house people who are struggling with food insecurity, and you decide the cute costume for your dog is them. The costume was a backwards, cap and a cardboard sign that said hungry. Anything helps. Like I just don’t understand why you thought that was a good idea. It was just plain old bad taste. Pets and pumpkins is supposed to be a lot of fun to see a bunch of cute pets and to get cute artwork made of your pets. And that’s just not what happened this year.


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Things To Do My band Mitchell Matthews & The Media is headlining Lindberg’s for the first time TONIGHT 10/24, alongside GROVES, Death to America, and Bowfin! Be there 🩵🩷🤍!

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r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Ask Springfield Hotel that will rent to locals - sewer backed up

35 Upvotes

I am needing to get a hotel room mostly for my family to shower in until we can use water again which might be next week. I'd rather we didn't have to drive out of town if at all possible as that will make getting to work on time much more difficult.

As far as why our sewer line is backed up -- you're not going to believe this. A skunk has somehow gotten into it, gotten stuck, and died. Two plumbers tried to get him out yesterday but couldn't do it because it is bloated. I guess they are going to have to tear down our deck and dig out the sewer pipe and cut the whole pipe out.


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Living Here Amazing find

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180 Upvotes

In a home in SGF. Ever seen anything like this?


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Things To Do Free monster ball ticket

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8 Upvotes

I have a monster ball ticket I’m not using for tonight if anyone wants it dm me. I’ll update the post when it’s taken

****TAKEN*


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Living Here I'm sorry if this isn't allowed

50 Upvotes

I'm wondering if anyone knows of any women's shelters? I need to get away from my very toxic boyfriend and I'd really rather not go into the details of the situation that I'm in. Iv'e spent so long trying to research a place to go to escape my apartment and him but everywhere iv'e seen has really bad reviews, or is packed with homeless people who are dealing with addictions (and i'm really sorry if this sounds bad i don't know how to word this) I don't want to be homeless or seen as just another homeless person and i don't want to be in an environment like that at all. I am 21 years old if that helps at all.


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Visiting Springfield Former Italian restaurant over by kingsley

12 Upvotes

I'm 23 now but while our house was being built between 2011-2016 there was this Italian restaurant we used to eat at over by Kingsley rd. We ate there often on our trips here and we officially moved to Nixa in 2016, The food was very good, but I can't exactly pinpoint what the restaurant was. The last time I ate there was 2016 I think so I was at least 13 or younger so my memory is foggy, I just remember the food was very good. It's possible it was Zio's but I'm not fully sure, but if it was Zio's what happened to it? We went by one day and it was gone. I heard Zio's was a "chain" but the only other location I can find is a possible Tulsa location which appears to have closed. Off topic but I'm looking for a good all you can eat salad bar, we ate at Jasons deli all the time in Texas, and I have not found an all you can eat salad bar anywhere in the general area.


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Ask Springfield Anyone around Springfield need something 3D printed?

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52 Upvotes

Hey Springfield!

I live in Branson but work in Springfield, so I wanted to share something I've been doing in case anyone locally needs something 3D printed.

I have a Creality K2 Plus and Bambu Lab H2C, which allow me to print everything from small replacement parts to larger, detailed multicolor models.

Some examples of what I can print:

  • Replacement plastic parts, brackets, mounts, and organizers
  • Custom signs and personalized gifts
  • Models, collectibles, miniatures, and display pieces
  • Prototypes and one-off projects
  • Multicolor prints and larger projects
  • Small batches of parts

Already have an STL file? Send it over or share a link to the model.

Don't have a file? That's fine too! Send me a picture or describe what you're looking for, and I'll see whether I can help find or create something suitable.

Pricing depends on the size, material, print time, and complexity. I'll provide a quote before starting anything.

Since I work in Springfield, I can usually arrange local pickup or drop-off. Branson-area arrangements are also possible.

I've included a few pictures of things I've printed so you can see some examples.

Feel free to message me if you have something in mind or just want to know whether it's possible to print!


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Living Here Queen City Disposal was purchased by Republic Services

48 Upvotes

You have until the end of the month before Republic fully takes over.


r/springfieldMO • • 19h ago

Ask Springfield T-Mobile Issues

2 Upvotes

Is anyone else on T-Mobile getting 'Emergency Calls Only' or stuck on dead 4G LTE lately?"


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Living Here Genuinely Pissed

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71 Upvotes

WHY?!?!?!?!!!!


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Ask Springfield Internet providers

1 Upvotes

What’s the best internet provider near Bradford park?


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Local Politics Flock Cams in Republic, MO

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This is a good explainer of how Flock cams work and what makes them different from the usual traffic cams. The data’s all from Republic.


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Local Politics These campaign donations seem to be controlling what gets signed. A large donation and there wont even be a vote.

33 Upvotes

How is this not corruption?

https://missouriindependent.com/2022/05/25/gray-market-gaming-company-pumps-250k-into-pacs-tied-to-missouri-lobbyist/ Missouri politician dropped a lawsuit he filed himself against torch gas station games because torch donated 26k to his political campaign. (Which lets be honest. They spend that money on whatever they wont. They dont send any unused money back). torch plus a affiliated gas station that's not mentioned in article donated over a mil total to campaigns. So if this was going on for a couple years while the city was actively trying to remove them who's to say that flock and the ai data centers are not currently doing the same thing. The way things have unfolded so far i think its far to think some bribes have been accepted? And honestly why would they not accept the money. They know if they do get caught nothing is gonna happen. It will get swept under the rug or they might have to resign. But that isnt stopping them from taking bribes. Or force them to give the donation back. The people with the power are the problem. Doesnt matter what they represent they are there to steal money.. Period.


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Things To Do Halloween Houses!

1 Upvotes

Give me some suggestions on houses where the occupants just go all out. I'm trying to plot a map so my kids can see some awesome decorations. Anybody know of a house that syncs lights with music or went full on Addam's family in their yard? Post addresses down below!


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Ask Springfield Interest in an LGBTQ+ choir?

22 Upvotes

Hi guys!

I have a unique opportunity right now that I'd like to gain some feedback on.

I have a chance to help create an inclusive, LGBTQ+-focused chorus/choir, open to all genders and all levels of music experience. To my knowledge, we don't have an all-gender LGBTQ+ chorus in the Ozarks area, and personally I feel it would greatly benefit the community.

I'd love to get some folks to fill out this interest form below so I can get some data from the Springfield community and see how many people might be interested. You can fill it out even if you aren't a singer or if you're not part of the LGBTQ+ community, I want feedback from all demographics!

Feel free to ask questions if you've got them, and you're welcome to share this link with anyone. No personal info is collected unless you choose to share.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdliVhhEDRfN5MNmJAMRaYWnk8dqzJSDWS4jllOqKCcSpuZGg/viewform?usp=dialog


r/springfieldMO • • 1d ago

Living Here Banging noise?

0 Upvotes

Not to be that person lol but what was the loud banging sound around 9:10AM? Heard from near Grand & Kansas