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Springfield Daily Citizen

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Springfield Daily Citizen

@sgfcitizen

Nonprofit, independent, 100% local Old-fashioned journalism the new-fashioned way. 🕵️

Springfield, Missouri

Joined August 2021

Springfield Daily Citizen
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Oct 8, 2024
FREE TO ALL READERS: GOP Rep. Bishop Davidson faces a challenge from Democrat Leslie Jones in House District 130. Davidson co-sponsored the Second Amendment Preservation Act; Jones is involved with the Springfield chapter of Moms Demand Action. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/government/ele…
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Springfield Daily Citizen
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May 10, 2024
BREAKING: Missouri State is movin' on up to the highest level of college athletics. The school has accepted an invitation to join Conference USA as a full league member, effective July 1, 2025, and football transition to the FBS level. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sp…
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Springfield Daily Citizen
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Feb 1, 2023
The @Sgf_Cardinals aren't going anywhere. The @CityofSgf has a proposed deal to buy and upgrade Hammons Field, and the Cardinals have agreed to extend their lease through 2038 — all pending City Council approval. sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…
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Springfield Daily Citizen
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Aug 12, 2022
A whale of a mural is making a splash on Jefferson Avenue. Meet Sophie Bryan, the @CentralBulldog student who is brightening up her neighborhood. sgfcitizen.org/springfield-mo…
Springfield Daily Citizen
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Apr 5, 2023
The voters in @officialSPS appear to be backing the educators in the race for school board as incumbent Shurita Thomas-Tate claims victory; she is currently 2nd to Judy Brunner
Judy Brunner and Shurita Thomas-Tate claim victory in Springfield school board race - Springfield...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
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Apr 6, 2023
It appears House Minority Leader @crystal_quade, from Springfield, is considering a run for governor, @RanceBurger reports. This comes in the wake of her response to Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft's campaign announcement.
Springfield’s Crystal Quade hints at run for governor in reaction to Ashcroft candidacy - Springf...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
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Feb 12, 2025
Brotherly bond: Multi-sport standouts Keivon and Randy Flint enjoying final months together at @nixaathletics Read it: sgfcitizen.org/springfield-sp…
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Springfield Daily Citizen
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Mar 12, 2022
#BREAKING With help from @RoyBlunt, @MissouriState will get $50m fed funding to expand/renovate science center; @ClifSmart calls it a 'game changer' sgfcitizen.org/schools-childr…
Springfield Daily Citizen
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Sep 28, 2023
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Brittany Dyer wonders why some members of the Springfield Board of Education would be willing to risk $7 million in federal grants to avoid adopting mentions of gender identity and sexual orientation. Read it: sgfcitizen.org/voices-opinion…
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Springfield Daily Citizen
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Feb 23, 2022
You might be well aware of @OTCedu's accomplishments during @HalHigdon's tenure, but how well do you know Higdon himself? @spokinSGF has a moving profile of OTC's president. sgfcitizen.org/schools-childr…
Springfield Daily Citizen
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Sep 22, 2022
The Daily Citizen has collected its first national award! The team received the Breaking Barriers Award from the Institute for Nonprofit News for its stories "that humanized and helped the homeless." sgfcitizen.org/news/springfie…
Springfield Daily Citizen
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Feb 24, 2022
Dan Reiter was the final sales account executive hired by the @Sgf_Cardinals in 2004. His boss didn't even have the budget for him. Now Reiter is the team's general manager. Read all about his rise in this profile from contributor @LyndalScranton.
The Springfield Cardinals almost didn't hire Dan Reiter. Now Hammons Field is his second home -...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
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Feb 22, 2023
Who set fire to a Springfield homeless camp? Rumors are circulating that the fires were set by Greene County Sheriff’s deputies. That cannot be confirmed because Sheriff Jim Arnott isn't talking. Here's what @JRehwaldSGF has learned so far.
Sheriff Arnott mum on reports that deputies set fire to a Springfield homeless camp - Springfield...
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Springfield Daily Citizen
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Aug 16, 2023
Breaking this morning: @DruryBaseball is coming home to Springfield's Meador Park, next to Battlefield Mall, as @CoachNasby led fundraising for turf and other improvements. @jack_mcgee_ has the scoop: sgfcitizen.org/economy-growth…
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