City of Springfield

Museum Director Nick Nelson hopes the renovation and expansion will be completed in time for their 100th anniversary in 2028.

The current building, which used to house Calvert's Cafeteria, has parking and maintenance problems, as well as a lack of space.

Queen's Gate 66 will serve as a gateway for visitors coming to the city for the Route 66 centennial.

The resolution was in response to state legislation that would impact residents' rights in Springfield city charter.

The aim of the review is to improve traffic enforcement in the city.

The bill filed in the Missouri Legislature, would take away citizens' rights to a referendum petition in rezoning cases.

City council may vote on the petition at their meeting next week.

Populous, based in Kansas City, will hold a series of public meetings in Springfield over the next six weeks with the first one on January 28 at the Discovery Center.

The events will be held in January and February in various parts of the city.

The Plans and Policies Committee is considering sending the issue of whether to create a commission to the full council for a decision.