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Sculpture of route 66 sign in Springfield, Missouri

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Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Drives Economic Opportunity for the Region

Springfield’s place in Route 66 history has always been a point of pride. Now, it is also a powerful economic development opportunity.

skyline pictured with three tall buildings, clouds, Springfield, Missouri

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TREKK Expands in Springfield

TREKK Design Group plans to expand in Missouri, including growth in Springfield, as part of a $1.89 million investment expected to create 77 new jobs across the state

birthplace of Route 66 sign says Springfield Missouri

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Springfield Earns National Recognition as One of America’s Best Places to Live in 2026

Springfield has landed at #85 on Livability's 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live, a national ranking that evaluates small- to mid-sized cities on the...

6 people on patio at restaurant in Downtown Springfield Missouri with tall Heers building in background and Springfield's History Museum

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Springfield MSA Hits 500,000 Population

Milestone Cements Springfield MSA as a Major Midwest Metro The Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area has officially surpassed 500,000 residents — a milestone that reshapes how...