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Louis Medlock Carves Park’s New Sculpture | Springfield Missouri News
Phelps Grove Park is about to unveil a jaw-dropping 13-foot cherry tree sculpture carved by local legend Louis Medlock — a Springfield native and world-renowned ice sculptor who’s bringing his artistic magic back home. Carved from a tree that died in 2025, the piece will feature wildlife like hawks, owls, squirrels, and a fox, alongside sunflowers and garden flora you’ll recognize around the park. Medlock’s hometown pride shines through as he collaborates with community volunteers from the Phelps Grove Flower Garden, turning this project into a true neighborhood effort. Funded by neighbor…
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