Springfield Wednesday Newsletter - September 9th, 2026
Welcome Back
Hey Springfield, Happy September 9th! Today is the day — registration is now open for 2026 Fall Driver Education! If you have a student who needs Driver Ed, now is the time to get them registered. Fall classes are coming up quickly, so don't wait too long to get your student signed up.
And now, back to everything happening around Springfield...
September is moving right along, and you can definitely see the season changing. Football is back, and if you've been out on the trails, you've probably noticed something else — the sunflowers are showing off!
Friday Night Lights are back, Platteview Trojans are off to a great start! After opening the season with a 20–12 win over Hastings, the Trojans came home Friday night and put on quite a show, beating Omaha Buena Vista 56–6. That puts Platteview at 2–0 to start the season! Next up, the Trojans travel to Skutt Catholic this Friday, September 11, for a 7:00 p.m. game. Then they're back home September 18 against Plattsmouth for Youth Night, followed by Homecoming on September 25 against Lexington.
Football season is just getting started! And then there was the Husker game! Nebraska opened the season Saturday against Ohio. The Huskers came alive in the second half and finished with a 49–21 victory. It was a scorcher in Lincoln, but the Huskers pulled that one off! The Huskers are back in Memorial Stadium this Saturday night, September 12, against Bowling Green at 6:00 p.m.
Fall Is Sneaking In!
The Fall Hop & Shop is happening this weekend, and Main Street with surrounding stores are ready to welcome you. Come out, shop local, enjoy the fall weather.
Support local. Shop local. Start fall fun!
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Speaking of things that make our community special, how lucky are we to have a library that has been part of Springfield for 100 years — and the celebration is still going!
Libraries have changed a lot over the years. They're still a place to find a good book, but they've also become places to gather, learn, explore and take part in activities throughout the community.
100 years later, Springfield Memorial Library is still here — still growing, still serving our community and still giving us plenty of reasons to check something out!
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Library Passport: Explore Nebraska Libraries
Cookies & Cards!
Where the Yarn Meets the Fun!
September 11: We Remember
Check it out.
Free News with Your Library Card
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You may get in... This week is the first Dinner - FYI= American Legion Big Red Dinner Tickets are still available. Please reach out to Bob at (402) 699-9743.
Save the Date
Fried Chicken!
HOMECOMING IS ALMOST HERE!
Luau Under the Lights
Wednesday, September 23rd — come out for the Homecoming Parade, fun and fireworks at dusk with Wild Willy!
And that tiki guy in the picture? You may remember The Brady Bunch and that BAD-LUCK tiki idol from Hawaii. Don’t worry — this one is the GOOD-LUCK tiki!
Bring the kids and make some Homecoming memories. You won’t want to miss it!
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Westmont Elementary
Families can now track their child’s bus using our GPS Bus Tracking App. Check your email for the district code needed to get started. If you didn’t receive it or need help, please email us at
https://spcsne.org/bus-tracking-for-families/
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Springfield Elementary
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Platteview High School
All the High School news
Driver Ed News
Registration Opens: TODAY September 9, 2026
Registration Closes: September 17, 2026
Classes Begin: September 19, 2026
Location: ESU#3
Serving: Platteview, Gretna & Gretna East High Schools
Class Dates: September 19, September 26, October 3, October 10, October 17
Class Time: Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Classroom Instructor: Bob Gosch
Behind-the-Wheel Instructor: Mike Erhart
To schedule extra driving lessons, call Rachel at 402-708-1423.
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Cruise Into Saturday!
You can stop by and ask Questions.
Shop Main Street
ReMain
Woodland Animal Hospital - Springfield
Springfield Soda Fountain
Springfield Soda and grab a Dirty Soda, cappuccino, or iced latte made exactly how you like it!
NEW Lavender Syrup
NEW Caramel Pumpkin Syrup
Open Wednesday–Saturday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Vicky Jane Boutique
GBR!
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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
Help wanted! Apply here:
https://forms.gle/62noRqLedu7SZyN79
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Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
The voice of the Shepherd calls out to us tomorrow to follow Him through the door. Join us as we hear Jesus calling us to eternal life and that He is the only door to it! Service begins at 9:00 a.m. both in person and through Facebook Live
Stony Brook Church
Wednesday Nights in Springfield, Stony Brook Church
You’re invited to join us Wednesday at 6:30-7:30 PM at the Springfield Community Center! Enjoy live worship, an encouraging live message, a Kid Life program for children, coffee and snacks, and great conversation. Come as you are and experience a welcoming evening of faith, community, and connection. We would love to see you there!
Come join us for worship, prayer, and community!
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Springfield History
In the summer of 1988, Keith Hentzen, the owner of Springfield Drug, realized his dream by
introducing an old-fashioned soda fountain to the drugstore. This unique soda fountain, dating back to the 1930s, became the only one in Sarpy County. The charming ice cream parlor and soda fountain attracted both tourists and locals, appealing to visitors of all ages, from the young to the young-at-heart!
Soda Fountain employee, Lisa Gonzalez, serves ice cream to mayor Duane Neitzel and wife, Joyce.
1988 Springfield Monitor newspaper advertisement.
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Insurance Tip of the Week:
Did you know your home insurance coverage doesn’t automatically mean everything in your home is fully covered?
Big-ticket items like jewelry, firearms, collectibles, expensive electronics, and certain other valuables may have special limits under a standard homeowners policy.
If you’ve purchased something valuable recently—or you have something that would be difficult to replace—give your insurance agent a call and make sure you have the coverage you think you have.
A quick insurance review today can prevent a big surprise later.
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Fit Tip of the Week-Happy September!
Summer is behind us, but there are still plenty of good days ahead. September is a great time to reset, refocus and get back to the basics.
No guilt. No drama. Just start where you are.
Eat real food. Put protein first. Move your body. Lift with intention. Walk daily. And don’t forget to pray. Nutrition is the fuel. 
The goal isn't perfection. The goal is to keep showing up. One small choice today can lead to another tomorrow, and before you know it, those little choices become habits.
Eat right. Work out hard. Keep moving!
And if you like a little motivation with your workout, check out Treadmill Rambles!
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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
AS WE ARE A 501c3, NON PROFIT,
OUR "SUGGESTED SHOW ADMISSION" is $10 at the door;
Kids 12 & under are still FREE admission!
SHOWS:
Saturday, September 26
The Down Home Band
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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JAM SESSIONS ARE FREE!
Second Sunday of each month – Electric Jam Session (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Last Sunday of each month – 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
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 has a history of authors right here in our community!
Back in 2012, Springfield's newsletter featured local author Janet Syas Nitsick for a book signing of Seasons of the Soul and Lockets and Lanterns.
And Springfield isn't the only place in Sarpy County with authors. Historian Ben Justman wrote Sarpy County, sharing the history of the area we call home.
And now, Springfield has another local author! Rachel Brinkman recently published Treadmill Rambles: With Grace in Action, a book combining faith, fitness, motivation and the everyday thoughts that come while you're moving.
Maybe there are more Springfield authors out there that we don't know about yet!
Do you have a book written by a Springfield or Sarpy County author? Tell us about it!
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