downtown Springfield

4 highlights of Sculpture Walk Springfield you should experience

As you drive or walk around downtown Springfield, you may notice a variety of sculptures brightening the streets as you pass. You may not know that these sculptures are a part of an ongoing rotating exhibition called Sculpture Walk Springfield, which aims to enhance Springfield with public art in an accessible way that you should…

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Q&A with Jeff Kessinger: Getting involved through the Downtown Springfield Association

The Downtown Springfield Association offers many opportunities for college students to get involved within the Springfield community. To learn about the different events throughout the year, one can reference the association’s social media, website, press releases, and weekly e-blasts, says Jeff Kessinger, the organization’s communications manager. Kessinger, 41, grew up in the Springfield area and…

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Seven donuts to try at Hurts Donut Company

By Amelia McIntosh “WANNA HURTS DONUT?” The glowing downtown icon inquires in neon against the brick building on Park Central West in downtown Springfield, Mo. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (or 25 hours a day, 8 days a week, according to their Facebook page), you can have your choice of donut…

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