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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[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>
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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></item>

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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></item>

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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></item>

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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></item>

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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></item>

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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>
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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>
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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></item>

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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></item>

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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></item>

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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></item>

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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></item>

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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></item>
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