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<title><![CDATA[Springfield-Greene County Missouri & Ozarks Research]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Your guide to Missouri and the Ozarks region.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Free Tax Help]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Do you need help preparing your taxes? Three programs offer free assistance to individuals in Greene County.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1256]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:29:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[April 2 General Municipal Election Day]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, April 2, residents of Greene County will have&nbsp;the opportunity to vote on several community issues and elected positions. -- Results are in!]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2230]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:30:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Missouri Fiction]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Missouri and the Ozarks provide the setting for these titles representing a variety of genres.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=2210]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:14:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Classical Music in Springfield]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a classical music lover, then Springfield-Greene County is a great place to be! With several music ensembles in the community, there is usually something available to satisfy your taste for the classics.&nbsp;]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1891]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:07:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bike to Work Week]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re planning to take a leisurely ride through your own neighborhood, pedal five miles through traffic to get to work, or pack up your belongings for an adventurous two-wheeled tour of Missouri, the Library has plenty of resources that will prepare you to hit the streets.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1871]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 May 2012 15:44:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Voting Matters: Petitioning Process]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wanted to change a law? Voters in Missouri have the power to do just that through the petition process. Find out more about how voters can propose new laws or repeal existing ones.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1866]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:52:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Voting Matters: Redistricting Issues in the Show-Me-State]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Missouri General Assembly is redrawing district boundaries for the U.S. House of Representatives, the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate based on population data gathered from the 2010 U.S. census.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1797]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:52:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Voting Matters: E-Verify (Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification System)]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Learn more about this controversial ordinance that Springfield residents will vote on in February.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1734]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:53:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Post-Holiday Clean-up]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Put those no-longer-needed Christmas trees, greeting cards,&nbsp;and office party presents to good use.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=654]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:30:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ozarks Holiday Celebrations]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Looking for&nbsp;ways to celebrate the holiday season with your family?&nbsp; There's a lot going on out there, and much of it's free!]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1668]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:29:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Amazing Appetizers]]></title>
<description><![CDATA['Tis the season for holiday parties, and the Library has several resources to help you find appetizer recipes that will wow your family and friends.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1666]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:27:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[November 15 is National Recycling Day]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Help the Library observe it by going greener.&nbsp;Also find community resources for recycling and reusing materials.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1626]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:53:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Community Focus 2011]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The &quot;Community Focus 2011,&quot; a report for Springfield and Greene County, was released on October 4.&nbsp;Find out what &quot;blue ribbons&quot; and &quot;red flags&quot; were indicated for our community's health and vitality.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1588]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:09:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Back to School]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Most schools in Greene County begin in the next&nbsp;two weeks. Are you ready? Need a few final activities to get the summer wiggles worked out? Start the school year right after a look at these resources.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1042]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:18:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Joplin Tornado Relief Efforts]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[On&nbsp;May 22 a tornado hit Joplin, Mo., causing immeasurable damage to homes and businesses.&nbsp;Residents had a mere 20-minute warning to find shelter before the storms hit.&nbsp;At time of publication, the death toll sits at&nbsp;122 as citizens of Joplin sort through the wreckage.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1406]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 May 2011 11:02:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Springfield-Greene County Civility Project]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Good Community Committee's project to restore civic engagement to the democratic process, and foster an atmosphere in which people can freely speak their minds.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1355]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:47:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Homeless Awareness Month]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Homeless Task Force has been working for a year to unravel the tangled web of homeless services and needs in the area.&nbsp; Read and review reports and findings from the Homeless Task Force, the Homeless Youth Subcommittee and the Continuum of Care.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1171]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:49:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Shop Local, Eat Local]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Greene County citizens are rapidly becoming &quot;locavores&quot; -- those&nbsp;who seek out goods produced within a 100-mile radius of their hometown. When you live somewhere as bountiful as the Ozarks, it's easy to find local produce and meat if you know where to look.&nbsp;]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=879]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 May 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Census 2010: Why It Matters]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Do you know what the census is? Did you know that a census every 10 years is required by our Constitution?&nbsp;This is a census year and there are a few things you might want to know about this very important process.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=665]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ozarks' Holiday Celebrations]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[There are endless ways to celebrate the holiday season in Greene County and many options are free for the whole family.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=615]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Be Involved]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[You can make a difference in your community. Here are a few opportunities and resources for getting involved in the Ozarks.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=514]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Community Focus 2009]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The &quot;Community Focus 2009,&quot; a report for Springfield and Greene County, was released on September 30th. &nbsp;Find out what &quot;blue ribbons&quot; and &quot;red flags&quot; were indicated for our community's health and vitality.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=517]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[2009 Competitive Assessment]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Results from a Competitive Assessment of the Springfield metropolitan area were released October 14.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=513]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[October Festivals in the Ozarks]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[October is a great month for festivals in the Ozarks. From food to art to historical celebrations, there's something fun for everyone.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=470]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Early Description of Springfield, Mo.]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[An excerpt from Missouri Historical Review 31 (July 1937); reprinted with permission of the State Historical Society of Missouri.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=412]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Summer Pet Care Tips]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Summertime in the Ozarks is fun for both people and pets, even as temperatures soar. Find tips for caring for those furry family members in the fierce summer heat. 



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<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=389]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Gardening in the Ozarks]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Gardening is a well loved activity in the Ozarks, providing fresh vegetables for family, friends and local food banks.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=279]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Summer Fun in the Ozarks]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[School is out and it's time for some summer fun in the Ozarks.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=353]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Bicycling in the Ozarks]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Admit it. You've got one. Somewhere in the back of your garage it sits, probably covered in dirt and surrounded by your recyclables. Like a long forgotten friend, it calls to you: <i>Sure is nice out! We should go for a ride. </i>You slam the door and head for the couch.<br />
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Time to stop ignoring the call!&nbsp; Dust off your&nbsp;bicycle and go for a spin.&nbsp; Whether for fun or transportation, there are lots of ways to&nbsp;bike the Ozarks!<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=330]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sinkholes cause headaches for many in Springfield]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Recently, it was reported that a sinkhole opened up just outside of a local elementary.&nbsp;&nbsp;A few days later, another small sinkhole&nbsp;appeared just down the road.&nbsp; What exactly causes these massive, spontaneous depressions in the earth's surface and what are their consequences?&nbsp; Let's do some mental spelunking!]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=291]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 May 2009 00:01:00 CDT]]></pubDate>
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