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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 45m

Vote417 is bringing back its Let Freedom Read Day Book Giveaway. The first 25 attendees at Tie & Timber Beer Co. on Oct. 10 will receive a free book that, at some point, has been challenged or banned. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Tie & Timber Beer Co. plans to build a new three-story bar and restaurant in Rountree. (Photo by Shannon Cay)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 2h

MYSTERY SOLVED: What's behind the "Collin's Punishment" Adopt-A-Street sign in Chesterfield Village? Columnist Steve Pokin went Pokin Around and has the answer. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/steve-pokin-...

Who is Collin? And why does he have to pick up litter on South Cox Road? (Photo by Steve Pokin)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 20h

Paul Essel, a manager for Missouri State’s Grants and Contracts staff, was booked into the Greene County Jail on Oct. 7 on a hold for ICE. A spokesperson called him a “valued, long-standing member of the Missouri State University community.” Read it: sgfcitizen.org/schools/spri...

Paul Essel. (Photo from Missouri State University)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 21h

Missouri State men picked eighth in preseason Conference USA poll; Trey Williams Jr. named to All-CUSA preseason team. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 21h

PODCAST: In this episode of “In Our Town,” host Tom Carlson speaks with Randy Bacon, director of “The Soft Surrender.” The documentary focuses on the lives of seven terminal patients. Bacon says they changed his perspective about living. Stream it: sgfcitizen.org/podcast/podc...

Randy Bacon discusses his documentary "The Soft Surrender." (Photo by Joe Hadsall)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 22h

A Greene County judge has found Carlie Roberts not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect excluding responsibility in the 2025 fatal shooting of her husband. Jackie Rehwald covered the trial and the verdict, and has a full report. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

Carlie Roberts walks into Judge Kaiti Greenwade's courtroom awaiting the bench trial decision in the killing of her husband on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Springfield. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 23h

Missouri State Lady Bears picked first in Conference USA preseason poll; Bekemeier named preseason MVP. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 23h

In the Go Baby Go program, Missouri State occupational therapy students learn how to design and build adaptations for motorized Jeeps, while kids with mobility challenges get a gift that lets them explore the world on their terms. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/schools/spri...

MSU occupational therapy student Morgan Hagler helps Everett Ennis, 8, pick out some music to be connected via Bluetooth to his remote-controlled Jeep. (Photo by Jym Wilson)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

A two-vehicle crash has claimed the life of Kaden Liffick, 19, of Springfield. The crash happened a little before noon on Wednesday, at Republic Road and Quail Creek Avenue. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

Springfield Police at the scene of an incident. (Photo by Shannon Cay)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Internationally touring act Rising Appalachia will headline Springfield's Earth Day Festival in April. Festival co-producer Molly Healey says the band's message fits well with the plastic-free, leave-no-waste event. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith lead Rising Appalachia, the headliner for the 2027 Springfield Earth Day Festival. The internationally touring act is praised for its harmonies. (Photo from Rising Appalachia website)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It's a Missouri State game day, as the Bears visit Western Kentucky in Weekday CUSA action. Ryan Collingwood is there alongside photographer Ellie Frysztak, and he has five key storylines to watch. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Records filed with the city of Springfield show that a Golden Girl Rum Club is planned for the historic Rountree neighborhood. Ryan Collins has more details. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

Golden Girl Rum Club opened in downtown Springfield in 2016 on the southwest corner of the square. (Photo by Ryan Collins)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

OPINION: As the number of significant weather events has increased, Convoy of Hope has increased its capacity to meet new challenges. Columnist Brian Fogle calls Convoy "one of the top nonprofits dealing with relief and recovery." Read it: sgfcitizen.org/voices-opini...

When a severe earthquake hit Venezuela in late June 2026, Convoy of Hope responded with relief help for thousands in need of refuge. (Photo provided by Convoy of Hope)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Waffle House appears to be planning an expansion around Springfield. The 24-hour breakfast chain has submitted plans to the city of Ozark and filed an application in Republic. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/news/republi...

A Waffle House sign in south Springfield. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

FREE: State Rep. Melanie Stinnett, the Republican candidate for Senate District 30, is pushing back against an attack ad regarding her company’s use of the Paycheck Protection Program. Will of the People PAC paid for the ad. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/e...

Melanie Stinnett, Republican candidate for Missouri State Senate District 30, photographed during an interview on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. (Photo by Jym Wilson)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Friday Night 5: Key Springfield-area matchups to watch in Week 7 of high school football, including the annual Southside Showdown. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Southside Showdown: How Kickapoo volleyball won its 12th straight over rival Glendale. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Springfield Public Schools is seeking community input as it prepares to adopt a facility master plan to guide future decisions on renovations, construction, building closures, and bond elections. Two public sessions are planned for October. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/schools/k12-...

Bowerman Elementary was rebuilt in 1930 and last renovated in 1992. According to a list prepared by SPS consultants, the building is highest in need of maintenance. (Photo by Joe Hadsall)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The developer seeking to build a small-scale data center on National Avenue has sued a second vocal opponent of his Webster County project for defamation over her social media posts. Trent Overhue filed a lawsuit against Gail Peak Brown on Oct. 5 Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

OPINION: After six weeks of speculation about Springfield’s new Double-A baseball identity, Lyndal Scranton says the final answer was as obvious as a Liam Doyle 98-mile-per-hour fastball splitting home plate on a midsummer night. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Children play in the outfield at Route 66 Stadium after the team announced a new name, the Ozarks Springbirds, on Oct. 6, 2026. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

FREE: The Nov. 3 election is four weeks from today. Are you ready to vote? Here are details on the registration deadline, how to find your polling location and alternative voting options. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/government/e...

A voting sign at Asbury United Methodist Church in a Springfield Daily Citizen file photo. (Photo by Jym Wilson)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Dennis Cleveland, the owner of Affordable Towing, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to mail fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering. At his sentencing, a prosecutor said Cleveland is "his own worst enemy." Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

Dennis Cleveland pleaded guilty in federal court to mail fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering. This is a file photo from when he was arrested in 2023. (Photo: Greene County jail)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

OPINION: Robert Taylor is fighting a ticket for not registering his service dog, Buddy, who might be a pit bull. Taylor, who has multiple disabilities, has filed 34 briefs and motions, and has requested a jury trial. He says he's well-versed in the ADA. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/steve-pokin-...

Robert Taylor sits on his front porch with Buddy, his service dog. Taylor has demanded a jury trial over a city citation he received for not registering Buddy under the city's pit bull ordinance. Taylor, who is not a lawyer, has filed — at last count — 34 motions in the case. (Photo by Steve Pokin)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A reader saw about 100 railroad cars loaded with military equipment sitting on a rail siding near his Greene County home. Where did they come from and where were they headed? Answer Man Steve Pokin looked into it. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/steve-pokin-...

A reader was curious about a train carrying about 100 flatbed cars with military equipment. It was stopped at a siding near his house. (Photo submitted)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The city of Ozark has adopted "ground rules" for data centers in its zoning code. Zoe McIntyre reports that officials said an outright ban or temporary pause could open the city up to legal challenges, like Springfield is facing. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/news/ozark/o...

Ozark City Hall. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Springfield City Council is slated to consider extending its moratorium on accepting and processing data center applications despite an ongoing lawsuit. Council will also establish a definition of the term “data center” in the city code. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/s...

Springfield's Busch Municipal Building at 840 N. Boonville Ave. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The domestic assault case against Terry McConnell, the now-former Republic school board president, has been dismissed. Greene County Prosecutor Dan Patterson and McConnell’s attorney have not responded to requests for more information. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A New York man was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for his role in a large-scale drug operation in southwest Missouri. Federal prosecutors say Ahmaad Jarvis and his co-conspirators were responsible for distributing 47 pounds of meth. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

The office of the Southern Division, U.S. District Court, in Springfield, MO. (Photo by Shannon Cay)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

FREE: Springfield City Council General Seat C Councilmember Callie Carroll confirmed with the Daily Citizen's Jack McGee that she intends to run for reelection in 2027 “at the moment.” Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/e...

Springfield City Council member Callie Carroll asks a question during presentation of the results of a feasibility study for a possible convention center on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the Busch Municipal Building in Springfield. (Photo by Jym Wilson)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

FREE: Springfield state Rep. Alex Riley could become one of the youngest speakers of the House in Missouri history. First, however, he faces a challenge from Democrat Kelsey Grant in House District 134. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/e...

Democrat Kelsey Grant (left) is challenging Republican state Rep. Alex Riley in the race to represent Missouri House District 134. (Photos provided by candidates)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Do you ever wonder about things, ask yourself why things are as they are, or imagine “What if” some things were different? Columnist Paul Kincaid does. He thought it might be therapeutic to share some of the questions that fill his brain. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/voices-opini...

Paul Kincaid is a monthly Voices columnist for the Springfield Daily Citizen. (Photo provided)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Jamie Logan sells a lot more than shoes at JamiesShoess in downtown Springfield. The vintage store, started inside his Pierce City home, offers hand-picked, curated video games, jerseys, clothes and jewelry and more from the 1990s and 2000s. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

Jamie Logan poses inside his vintage clothing store. (Photo by Ethan Brantley)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The latest edition of Springfield's Community Focus Report is out. It points out successfully met needs and lingering problems with “blue ribbons” and “red flags.” This year's report also highlights collaboration in the community. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/s...

Alan Tinkler, left, Jordan Mize, and Brandon Jenson react to a comment by moderator Traci Nash, back to camera, while participating in a forum discussing the Community Focus report. (Photo by Jym Wilson)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

FREE: Of the four Springfield City Council members whose terms are up in April 2027, at least two plan to run for reelection. Zone 2 Councilmember Abe McGull does not plan to run for reelection. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/e...

Zone 2 Councilmember Abe McGull, left, does not plan to run for reelection in April 2027. His Zone 3 counterpart, Brandon Jenson, does. (Photos by Jym Wilson and Ellie Frysztak)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Two Springfield residents died when their vehicle crashed into a semi-truck in Wagoner County, Oklahoma, near Tulsa on Oct. 1, according to a report from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

Lights illuminated on the top of a police vehicle (Photo: Pixabay.com)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

"Rocky Horror" fans await this time of year with antici...pation. Here's how you can celebrate the cult classic — on stage and on the big screen — in Springfield this October. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

A photo from High Tide's 2024 performance of "The Rocky Horror Show" (Photo by Madison Steward)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Battle for Bell: Missouri State and Drury will clash on the diamond in the 10th anniversary of the ALS fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 3. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. at Meador Park. Learn more: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Missouri State utility player Bowen Tabola runs to third base during the Battle for Bell on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Springfield. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Week 6 of the high school football season kicked off last night, as Nixa beat Kickapoo. Here's what's on the schedule for Friday night. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

Glendale wide receiver Joelle Rover grabs a touchdown pass against Ozark in Springfield on October 10, 2025. (Photo by Bruce Stidham)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office entered a task force model agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in late September, according to a database on ICE’s website. Here's how the 287(g) program works. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

The Greene County Sheriff's Office and the jail are at 5100 W. State Highway EE, also known as West Division Street. (Photo by Shannon Cay)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Four families who own property near the access road to the Finley River at Lindenlure are petitioning the Christian County Commission to vacate a portion of Canyon Road, which provides public access to the river. Opponents are preparing to fight it. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/c...

The Finley River at Lindenlure. (Photo by Zoe McIntyre)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

FREE: State Rep. Stephanie Hein, a Democrat, faces a challenge from Republican Jacey Buckles in House District 136. Hein is seeking a third term after winning by matching 51%-49% margins in 2022 and 2024. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/e...

Incumbent state Rep. Stephanie Hein, a Democrat, faces Republican Jacey Buckles in House District 136. (Photos provided by Stephanie Hein and Garrett Bowles)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

'The heart and soul' of Nixa's defense, Weston Weldon sets the Eagles' standard. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Five prospective candidates picked up informational packets to run for Springfield City Council in April 2027. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/e...

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Missouri State long snapper Andrew Kallas has been a human missile for the Bears on punt coverage. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Greene County Presiding Commissioner Bob Dixon touts ARPA investments, conversion of former jail in ‘State of the County’ address Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/s...

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A downtown building that dates back to 1889 will be sold in a public auction in late November. The property, at 212-214 S. Campbell Ave., was home to the original Sass Jewelers in the 1920s. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/economy-grow...

A building located at 212-214 S. Campbell Ave. in downtown Springfield photographed on Friday, Oct. 1, 2026. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Back in her home state, Springfield Catholic product Grace O’Reilly is thriving at Mizzou. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Nolan Lashley was a Republic linebacker. Now he’s one of Missouri’s most prolific running backs. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-...

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

LETTER: Will Griffin, of Springfield, says he's a "normal millennial dude and veteran who generally votes Republican." Here’s why he's voting for Democrat Betsy Fogle in Senate District 30. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/voices-opini...

State Representative Betsy Fogle leaves a campaign flyer at the door of a constituent while canvassing for the November election on Friday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Springfield. (Photo by Ellie Frysztak)

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Springfield Daily Citizen @sgfcitizen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Republic School District unveiled its new 122,000-square-foot activities center on Sept. 30. It features 59,000 square feet of space for learning and extracurricular activities, plus 63,000 square feet of turf. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/news/republi...

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