City of Willow Springs

09/01/2026

REMINDER - we will be conducting a test of our outdoor storm sirens today at 10am.

08/31/2026

Electronic utility bills are going out this afternoon. If it does not appear in your email inbox, make sure to check your spam folder. The sender should be listed as "City of Willow Springs Utilities." If you have difficulties or do not receive your bill by Tuesday, September 1, 2026, please contact City Hall at 417-469-2107.

08/31/2026

The Willow Springs Historical and Genealogical Society will be displaying some of their canvas prints in our lobby. Be sure to stop by and check out these amazing historical photos of Willow Springs.

08/27/2026

We will be testing the outdoor storm siren system on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 10am. This would also be a good time for residents and businesses to either prepare a plan for severe weather, or conduct a drill for an existing plan.

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08/26/2026

UPDATED 8/26/26 AT 3:45PM - Both roads have been reopened.

🚧 08.26.26 ROAD CLOSURES 🚧
A portion of County Road 1070 will be closed through 4:30pm today while crews work on repairs to the water lines.

Also, Rolla Road will be closed until 3pm today at the intersection of Springfield Road and 11th Street Ridge.

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08/24/2026

With the start of the 2026 school year, the Willow Springs Police Department is asking everyone to pay attention to children in school zones, please put your phones down, and pay attention to your speeds in these areas. The maximum speed limit in school zones is 15mph. Please be aware of your surroundings, and watch for our children in the community, as these zones will be strictly enforced. Thank you.

08/17/2026

NOTICE OF APPEAL PROCESS REGARDING THE REVISED FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) AND FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY (FIS) REPORTS

1. Notice of proposed flood hazard determinations comment and appeal process were published in the Howell County News and West Plains Daily Quill approx. July 15.

2. The 90-day appeal period will begin after the 2nd publication of the public notification.

3. Only appeals of the proposed flood hazard determinations considered will be the ones that are scientifically or technically supported, or ones submitted to make corrections regarding incorrect street names, typographical errors or omissions.

4. Comments will be received by owners or lessees of real property in our city limits who believe their property rights will be adversely affected by the proposed flood hazard maps at City Hall, 900 W Main Street, or can be emailed to [email protected].

5. Maps of the proposed flood hazard maps and the FIS are available to view at the website: https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload

6. The City will review and consolidate any appeal data supplied by the community and issue a written opinion stating the evidence provided is sufficient to justify an official appeal and will be sent to FEMA Region 7, Attn: Dawn Livingston at [email protected]

7. FEMA will consider all comments and appeal data and if warranted FIS reports and FIRMS will be revised as may be appropriate. Final decisions will be sent to the City of Willow Springs and any appellant involved.

8. A Letter of Final Determination which finalizes the flood hazard information will be presented on revised FIRMs and FIS report and will establish an effective date.

9. As participators of the State NFIP, the Council will adopt such maps.

08/17/2026

Thank you, West Plains Bank and Trust Company!

West Plains Bank and Trust Company is honored to partner with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines in presenting a $12,000 Member Impact Fund grant to the City of Willow Springs! This grant will be used to purchase a new sign for directing patrons to downtown Willow Springs for economic development purposes. Congratulations!

08/13/2026

UPDATED 8/13/26 @ 1:54PM - This intersection has now been reopened.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE 🚧
The intersection of 6th Street and Grand will be closed to through traffic TODAY (Thurs, Aug 13) while crews make repairs to the water main.

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