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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? Two programs offer free assistance to individuals in Greene County.<br />]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://thelibrary.org/blogs/article.cfm?aid=1256]]></link>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:39:00 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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