Author Archives: Cory Matteson

Cory Matteson moved to Springfield in 2022 to join the team of Daily Citizen journalists and staff eager to launch a local news nonprofit. He returned to the Show-Me State nearly two decades after graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Prior to arriving in Springfield, he worked as a reporter at the Lincoln Journal Star and Casper Star-Tribune.

cmatteson@sgfcitizen.org

Missouri AG opposes Springfield Public Schools in supporting appeal of diversity training lawsuit

by Cory Matteson May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

Front of the Glendale High School building on a day with overcast.

Missouri NAACP calls for state review of ex-Glendale teacher who used racial slur

by Cory Matteson May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

Wheels up: 10 high school students learn they made Springfield pilot program

by Cory Matteson May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Springfield school board member joins call to support LGBTQ students and teachers

by Cory Matteson May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Following May 10’s sudden pulse thunderstorm, Springfield counseling center seeks help to clear trees

by Cory Matteson May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

Colleges & Universities

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana to give keynote address at MSU Public Affairs Conference

by Cory Matteson May 15, 2023May 16, 2023

The Glendale High School sign with trees in the background.

Glendale teacher who used racial slur recorded by student no longer employed by Springfield Public Schools

by Cory Matteson May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

Citing student phone use policy, Glendale administrators suspend student who recorded teacher saying racial slur in class

by Cory Matteson May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

Patients marvel at new cancer treatment: Mercy’s new CyberKnife

by Cory Matteson May 14, 2023May 14, 2023

The Glendale High School sign with trees in the background.

Glendale High School teacher placed on leave after student records him using racial slur

by Cory Matteson May 10, 2023May 10, 2023