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Springfield Wednesday Newsletter - April 15th

WELCOME BACK!

Hey Springfield—today is the BIG day!

Yes… taxes are due but there’s also something a whole lot more exciting happening in our community.

The City of Springfield is inviting you to help shape the future of our town!

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 and recreation spaces
Learn about future park improvements
Share your input and ideas

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This weekend!

Golden Rose Homestead will be at the OMG Vintage Market ! 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!

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A quick reminder—many of you should have received a “Scouting for Food” sticker on your door today. Scouts will return next Saturday to pick up any donations.

All donations stay local and support the Springfield Food Pantry at Springfield First United Methodist Church.

Please set your items out next Saturday morning and help spread the word to neighbors. If someone outside the area would like to donate, feel free to collect their items and include them for pickup.

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Mark your calendar for April 25th—it’s Community Clean-Up Day!
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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!

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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!

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Your change to help out with the Duck race is This week!

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Cookie and Cards

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Senior Club

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SAC Museum Pass Flyer

Omaha Children's Museum!

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Pays to have a library card!

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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.

Year End Activities Listed below

Many of these activities may require a sack lunch—your child’s teacher will provide details. Please note this is not a complete list and will be updated as needed.

April 15 – 4th Grade Field Trip (Platte River State Park)
April 16 – Incoming Kindergarten Parent Meeting, 6 PM
April 17 – Kindergarten Round Up
April 17 – No School for Current Kindergarten Students
April 17 – 5th Grade Field Trip (Mahoney State Park)
April 22–23 – 6th Grade Outdoor Education
April 24 – No School (Teacher Inservice)
April 28 – Community Choir to Werner Park, 11 AM

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Springfield Elementary

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Platteview Central Junior High

Platteview Central Junior High is proud to celebrate 8th grader Ashleigh Hopp for earning 1st Place in the NEST 529 “Why I Want to Go to College” contest for Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District.

Ashleigh was awarded $2,000 toward her college savings—an amazing step toward her future. Several Platteview Central students participated, and a special thank you to Mrs. Gray for supporting and encouraging their efforts.

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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: Registration = May 13th

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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looking for Yard Service. Call the Blade Bro's

Jaxson, Jameson, Jaden, and Jordan are a hardworking local crew ready to help with mowing and yard cleanup.

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Cybersecurity is a huge focus right now, and Joey can remotely check your systems to help make sure you’re protected. With a degree in cybersecurity, he brings the knowledge and tools to help keep your Home/ business secure.

Seafood Talk and Cooking Demo

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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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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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

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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 celebration of Arbor Day in April 1987, city maintenance engineer Ron Henderson planted a
Silver Maple tree on city property, assisted by Mayor Duane Neitzel. This tree-planting initiative
was part of a program aimed at having the Arbor Day Foundation designate Springfield as a Tree
City U.S.A.

(left to right) city maintenance, Ron Henderson and mayor, Duane Henderson.

History SprDowntown north 1964

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Springfield NOW

Saturday, April 25 – Springfield Volunteer Fire Department Drive-Thru Hamburger Feed

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Enjoy a hand-pressed grilled burger, chips, and a dessert.

Free will donations.

As always, your continued support of our volunteers is very much appreciated.

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Insurance Tip of the Week- get a Policy review
Replacing a damaged utility line can be very expensive. Unless you have the proper coverage on your home insurance, that expense will likely fall entirely on the homeowner. Let us know if you would like to review your home insurance. #StoskopfInsurance

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Fit Tip of the Week: Your 5 Daily Anchors

Want to feel better, have more energy, and stay on track? Keep it simple—hit 3 out of these 5 each day and call it a win!

Move – Get at least 30 minutes of activity
Nourish – Fuel up with 3 veggies + 2 fruits
Hydrate – Drink 48 oz of water
Reflect – Take a few minutes to journal or be mindful
Rest – Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep

You don’t have to be perfect—just be consistent. Small daily wins add up to big results!

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Sarpy health fair

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enrolling now

Manley academy

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happy paws event

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 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?

Scouting for Food” began in 1988 as a nationwide service project by the Boy Scouts of America.

Each year, Scouts collect food donations that go directly to local food pantries—helping families in need right in their own communities.

It’s more than just a food drive—it teaches responsibility, leadership, and service to others. As Scouts say, “A Scout is helpful”—and this is one of the many ways they live that out.

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