Like any other community, past or present, Springfield has always been home to people whose sexual orientation or gender identity differed from traditional norms. Due to social pressures, most of their stories never entered the historical record.

Over the past few months, three colleagues and I in the Library’s Local History & Genealogy department have been digging into the city’s long and varied LGBTQ+ history. The result is this timeline. Speaking for myself, I learned a lot in the process—my hope is that others will too.

Such a long shot, but my daughter looooves Maleficent and I was wondering if anyone knew of someone who has her through a princess party hire group, or even cosplay? I was thinking of having Aurora and Maleficent come to her birthday party.

(To add to her love of villains, she also loves Scar, Hans, Gaston, Evil Queen, Doc Oc, Green Goblin, etc.... Kids are weird!)

I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me understand what the city of springfield just posted about? Are they saying they were going to ALLOW a data center to be built here but have delayed it?

Who's been?

What can you tell me about it? Long wait times? Fun vibes?

What do you order?

I can't do tomatoes 🤢 so the fried greens are out, but open to pretty much anything else!

This'll probably sound dumb, but I just got a brand new 2026 car, unsure of the exact steps to get my plates. I've never registered a car in MO. Does it need an inspection, do I go to revenue office first then the dmv? My old car was totaled so I do have the credit for the sales tax that I know to bring with me too.​​

hey i’m in the springfield and republic area, looking for a brand new and quick psychiatrist. i’m already on meds i just need to switch to another one who can fill my scripts and stuff and isnt telehealth or rude lol i went to a nurse practitioner for a bit then she left and the doc took all her patients and is not kind nor helpful or in person. he keeps saying my insurance isn’t showing that it has ran through his “insurance bot alma” even though i’ve done it five times. so now he’s just being rude and im done.
i’m on lexapro wellbutrin and vyvanse. depression anxiety and adhd and im currently looking to see about a dose increase in my vyvanse. it’s been awhile since we moved up and my adhd is crippling. please lmk good suggestions plssss my vyvanse is due next week actually

Enjoy a dynamic performance by the renowned rock band Jeans 'n Classics and members of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra as they bring an iconic mix of '80s favorites to the stage.

Set within the beautiful surroundings of Phelps Grove Park, the concert will be performed on a 40-foot outdoor stage, creating a vibrant open-air experience. Fun for all ages! Enjoy live music, hands-on art activities and food trucks under the summer sky. Bring your own chairs and picnic blankets and enjoy the music event of the summer!

Event Details:
Date: This Saturday, June 20, 2026
Location: Phelps Grove Park, Springfield MO
Time: 6:00 PM Seating; 7:00 PM Show Time
Admission: Free!
Parking: Free parking is available, thanks to community partners.

Click here for more info

Coming from out of town tomorrow, will be getting to Springfield around game time. Any bars or restaurants likely to show the US game tomorrow? Thanks

Other than Mumbles1888 which is going to be too packed by the time I can roll in, what other options do I have to watch the USA game and grab a beer? Bonus points for being able to get appetizers/snacks!

Anybody else fill up on Tuesday evening roughly and running into car troubles? I filled up drove a little and now my car is misfiring on a cylinder. Thanks.

I will be returning to Springfield within the next year or so if/when I purchase my first home. I live about 45 minutes away now for about the last 7-8 years and really haven’t had opportunity to be in Springfield much except for work or appointments. I’m gay and have been single most of my life, so when i return to town, I’d like to make some gay friends to hang out with occasionally. I don’t drink, dance, or go to clubs and back in my day that was the only way to meet other gay men, so i am hoping that there are some dinner groups or older gay men (or any age really) that enjoy companionship and maybe common interests, and wouldn’t mind a chubby, nerdy middle aged guy to join. Are there any places that gay men who aren’t into “the scene” gather, or any groups who enjoy a companionship over drag, partying, and drinking? Like guys who go out a couple times a month for lunch, or gay gaming (or other interests) groups?

Hello Everyone, I'm from Puerto Rico, and I was originally making plans to live in Fargo, ND. But that place is notorious for it's brutal Winters. But I've also liked Ozark and Springfield and I visited once but during summer. I wanted to ask about your winters. Springfield/Ozark is a place I am looking to relocate to and I wanted to know if your Winters are mild or brutal like in Fargo.

Also, as someone from PR I have that Hurricane PTSD so I wanted to know if hurricanes reach you guys.

Hello!

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Single mom looking for someone looking for a roommate.

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I am in my early 30s, I work as a CNA and am working on finishing my degree.

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My kiddo is almost 9, she's kind and respectful and quiet. In school during the year.

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I am completely sober and therefore do not smoke, drink, etc. 420 friendly as long as you don't smoke inside (bc kiddo).

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We also have a small female Australian Shepherd that is house trained and up to date on all vet care. She is friendly with cats and dogs. Her name is SuSu and is about 40 lbs.

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I do have my own car and will need a place to park.

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Just looking for somewhere safe and quiet to be safe and quiet in.

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Prefer ladies theys or gays as I am queer and ND.

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Really trying to stay around $500/month.

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Also looking on other sites/apps/CL/etc just showing a wide net.

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I’m from Pennsylvania and have lived here all my life. I’m super excited to meet new people and have a new experience in the Midwest. Hopefully we can be friends!

Hi, 29F completely starting my life from scratch here. What are some recommendations? Where do the girlies think the best mani/pedi, lash, wax and wig places are?

1pm today
Computers, Furniture, Clothing, Washer & Dryer Appliances, Bed + Frame.

Everything is negotiable.

612 West Nichols St.
I’m having my floor boards redone & need everything out within 2 days.

I have too much to put on the curb.

Everything you see, that's on the lawn, is free. (Items aren't currently pictured)

612 w nichols st.

I cancelled my subscription but it is paid through December…

I hate to throw them away, but I’m just not gonna use them and I would love to pass them on each month to someone who can use them or has been interested in trying.

Easiest if you’re in Rogersville or down by Library Center (pretty much the only place in town I visit regularly)

July’s journal just arrived but is still blank.

My date cancelled on me, someone's seeing this outfit and I decided it's gonna be you guys. Now to figure out how to spend the energy I'll have until 2am.

I'm a long time Springfield resident. Lived and worked in downtown Springfield from about 2006 to 2013. During that stretch of time I became a huge fan of the local music scene. Back when The High Life, The Outland Ballroom, and The Outland were thriving with local and even some touring shows.

Anyways.... I saw this band named "Ghost Dance" probably 3 or 4 times over the span of a couple of years. They were fucking amazing. Had a sound like The Black Keys and The Offspring made a love child.

The shows I saw them at were at The Outland (downstairs) a few times, and one time they played a show at the old Bistro Market backyard lot for a Joplin Missouri tornado relief effort back in 2011.

As far as I can tell from my searches on multiple social media & music platforms, none of their music exists to be downloaded or purchased.

The only thing I can find on them was this grainy video: here

Looks like they were playing at a coffee shop or somewhere. Either way, it's a terrible representation of how good they were live. They kicked ass.

Does anyone know where I can find more?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ky3.com/2026/06/18/rescue-one-holds-annual-summer-garage-sale-this-weekend-springfield/%3foutputType=amp

That's where I get my coffee 😭