SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield is getting a major cleanup ahead of next month’s Route 66 centennial celebration, with crews power‑washing sidewalks, planting flowers and preparing downtown for thousands of visitors.
City officials say the goal is to showcase Springfield as the birthplace of Route 66, and businesses along the corridor are already feeling the anticipation.
Downtown business owners tell Ozarks First they’re counting on the city’s efforts to help make a strong first impression…