Springfield Wednesday Newsletter - September 23rd, 2026
Welcome Back
Hey Springfield, Today, September 22, is the Homecoming Parade on Main Street! Find a spot along the street and come cheer on our students, athletes, bands, families, and community groups as they make their way through town.
Before the parade, head over to 2nd & Main Streets for Luau Under the Lights and food trucks starting at 5:00 p.m. The parade starts at 7:00 p.m., followed by the pep rally at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds and fireworks at dusk. While you’re out enjoying the parade, stop by some of our local businesses, too. I recently stopped into Vicky Jane Boutique and found lots of cute things!
And mark your calendar for Sunday, September 27 — the final Springfield Farmers Market of the 2026 season, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come grab those local goodies and handmade finds before the cold weather arrives.
Lots of local fun happening in Springfield — get out and enjoy it!
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Friends of the Springfield Memorial Library
The Springfield Memorial Library is always looking for new friends! Our next meeting will be a working meeting to get everything ready for the upcoming Book Fair.
Next Friends Meeting: November 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Library
Book Fair: Saturday, November 7 at the Library
The Book Fair is a big fundraiser for the library and helps provide funding for programs, activities and other library needs. Come join us, lend a hand and be part of supporting our Springfield Memorial Library!
Easy-as-Pie... and Delicious!
Last Saturday, the library was filled with the smell of fresh-baked pie, and Springfield definitely knows how to bake! Thank you to everyone who baked, tasted, voted, or simply stopped by to enjoy the Annual Easy-as-Pie Contest. The competition was tough because those pies were seriously good!
A big thank-you to our judges, Laura Corbett, Micah Kohles, and Jack Liebentritt, for taking on the very difficult job of tasting them all.
And congratulations to our winners:
Tastiest Pie – Jane Jenson, Peach Pie
Best Name – “Kaleidoscope Pie” by Evelyn Hans, Cherry Pie
Prettiest Pie – Elizabeth Chartier, Cherry Coconut Pie
Kids’ Winner – Vera Manzer, S’mores Pie
People’s Choice – Vera Manzer, S’mores Pie
Another great Springfield tradition in the books—and judging by the empty pie plates, nobody went home disappointed!
Where the Yarn Meets the Fun!
Mondays = Story TIme.
Next Wednesday is the last day of National Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Don’t have a library card?
Stop by the library and get yours before the month is over. You’ll be glad you did!
Library Passport: Explore Nebraska Libraries
Art With Julie
October is next lesson.
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Check it out.
Free News with Your Library Card
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THIS WEEKEND COMMUNITY EVENT!
1st-VFW Tailgate Sponsor Highlight
A BIG THANK YOU to McGill Family Practice PC for helping make this year’s VFW Tailgate possible with a great raffle donation! Husker vs. Indiana Tickets. Two tickets for the October 10 game — Section 38, Seats 6 & 7 in North Stadium!
And there’s something for the kids, too! Kids Prize Package
Electric Sno-Cone Maker Sno-Cone Cups
Two great passes to The Amazing Pizza Machine!
Raffle tickets are just $1 each!
The raffle will be held during halftime of the NU vs. MSU game on September 26.
September Farmers Market -Sunday, September 27th
Come spend your Sunday morning shopping local and enjoying all things fall! Our vendors will be bringing fall-themed goodies, handmade items, seasonal treats, home décor, gifts, and more. FREE FAMILY PHOTOS!
Bring the whole family and stop by for a FREE family photo with our photographer! Whether you want a new family picture, a sweet photo of the kids, or just a fun fall snapshot, we’d love to capture a little piece of the season for you.
Same Day!
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Westmont Elementary
The Westmont PTO is having their annual Fall Harvest Festival. It is our only fundraiser for the year. We are looking for donations for our silent auction or sponsors. Please reach out if you are interested in helping! We appreciate it! Thank you!
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Springfield Elementary
September
September 21–25 – Homecoming Week – Dress-Up Days
Friday, September 25 – PTO Fundraiser Kickoff
Monday, September 28 – No School
October
October 5–9 – Fire Prevention Week
Friday, October 9 – Springfield Fire Department Visit
Wednesday–Thursday, October 14–15 – Early Dismissal at 1:20 p.m.
Friday, October 16 – No School
Monday, October 19 – No School
Wednesday, October 21 – Picture Retakes
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Platteview Central Junior High
Is seeking community members to share their career experiences with our 7th and 8th grade students during Career Day on Thursday, October 15.Sarah Svoboda at 402-339-5052 or
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Platteview High School
Homecoming Week Has Mrs. Thayer Hooked!
All the High School news
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You can Still stop by and ask Questions.
Shop local. Support small businesses. Make memories.
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ReMain
Woodland Animal Hospital - Springfield
Springfield Soda Fountain
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
Welcome to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Springfield NE. We are a group of Lutheran Christians worshipping together to celebrate the new life Jesus Christ has given to us through His death upon the cross, resurrection from the grave, and ascension into heaven. We strive to be faithful to His teachings and live a life that reflects what He has done for us. We are not perfect yet, but with the forgiveness assured through Him, and the teachings that He has given us, we learn to become like Jesus. Service begins at 9:00 a.m. both in person and through Facebook Live
Stony Brook Springfield Church Service
Stony Brook Springfield is moving to Sunday morning services! Since the Community Center is not available, services will now be held at the Midwest Pickleball Club.
Sunday mornings at 8:00 a.m.
Midwest Pickleball Club
12125 S. 156th St., #101, Papillion, NE 68138
The location is just outside Springfield, but Stony Brook Springfield welcomes the community to join them for Sunday worship.
For more information, visit stonybrookchurch.com.
Come join us for worship, prayer, and community!
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Springfield History
Local resident Donna Grell opened a café and game room business at 160 Main
Street in September 1982. The menu featured a variety of options, including
sandwiches, soup, pizza, and hot dogs. Banditos quickly became a lively
destination for all ages, thanks to its arcade games. Unfortunately, the business
operated for six years before closing due to health concerns.
Photo: Banditos owner, Donna Grell
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Insurance Tip of the Week:
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Fit Tip of the Week-3 things that matter beyond the workout
Don’t overcomplicate it. You don’t need a perfect workout or an expensive meal plan. Take a walk, lift something, eat some protein and vegetables, drink your water, and do it again tomorrow. Small things done consistently add up.
Does Speed Matter—or Does Showing Up?
You’ve probably heard a lot about Zone 2 training lately: the “perfect” pace, the right heart rate, the magic number of minutes.
But here’s the part I like to remember: movement counts.
You don’t have to run fast to benefit from getting your body moving. Walk. Ride your bike. Take the stairs. Lift weights. Go for another lap around the block.
Don’t get so caught up in finding the perfect workout that you skip the workout altogether.
The best pace? The one that gets you moving consistently.
Keep it simple. Eat right. Work out hard. Recover. Repeat.
— Treadmill Rambles
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 24
Oct 8, 22
Nov 5, 19
Dec 3, 17
Updates can be found here >>
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Did You Know?
Homecoming isn't just a football game — in Springfield, it's a community tradition.
For years, Platteview's Homecoming Parade has brought students, families, alumni and neighbors onto Main Street to cheer on the Trojans. The tradition continues today with the parade through downtown followed by a pep rally at the Sarpy County Fairgrounds.
It's one of those small-town traditions that brings generations together — and that's what makes Springfield special.
So tonight, grab the kids, find a spot along Main Street and be part of it!
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