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There are 14 candidates running for mayor and four open seats on the Springfield City Council. Two of the open council seats represent the entire city, while one open position represents Zone 1 in Springfields northwest quadrant and the other represents Zone 4 in the southeast. Heres an overview of who is running in the order they will appear on the ballot. For more in-depth information about the candidates and their policies, go online to news-leader.com. Mayor Ken McClure (Incumbent) Backgrou...

Mike Gibb pays homage to Michael Marra in new book inspired by the Dundee Bard © DCT Media It was a project plagued by tragedy and one which might never have seen the light of day, but for the global pandemic. Mike Gibb’s venture began life as a musical and was later developed into a stage play, but only now has it emerged as a novel, Just Another Seterday in Dundee, inspired by the unique creations of singer-songwriter Michael Marra. The latter redoubtable figure, who earned the moniker Bar...