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Author Archives: Steve Pokin

Steve Pokin writes the Pokin Around and The Answer Man columns for the Springfield Daily Citizen. He also writes about criminal justice issues. He can be reached at spokin@sgfcitizen.org. His office line is 417-837-3661.

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Answer Man: What is Missouri’s state animal? And 9 other questions

by Steve Pokin November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

I learned a lot about what our state of Missouri considers special enough to garner designation as a “state symbol.”

Posted inSteve Pokin Columns

Answer Man: Does Missouri have an official dog?

by Steve Pokin November 30, 2023November 30, 2023
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Pokin Around: Why it’s a ‘bedroom’ and not a ‘master bedroom,’ and other things I’ve learned

by Steve Pokin November 29, 2023November 29, 2023
Posted inTransportation

Part of Grant Avenue will become one-way southbound starting Dec. 4

by Steve Pokin November 28, 2023November 28, 2023
Battlefield Road and Lone Pine Avenue intersection with widened lanes added.
Posted inTransportation

Eastbound lane of Battlefield to be closed for one week at Lone Pine

by Steve Pokin November 28, 2023November 28, 2023
Posted inSteve Pokin Columns

Pokin Around: Would you like some Data Dots with your new car?

by Steve Pokin November 28, 2023November 28, 2023
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Pokin Around: Why did Q Hotel & Suites close? Was it due to a broken water pipe?

by Steve Pokin November 23, 2023November 22, 2023
Posted inPublic Order & Safety

SGF police warn of counterfeit pills that might contain fentanyl

by Steve Pokin November 21, 2023November 21, 2023
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Pokin Around: Fellows Lake gets $500,000 all-inclusive playground

by Steve Pokin November 19, 2023November 19, 2023
This is Jarol Leiva-Navarro's mugshot
Posted inPublic Order & Safety

Undocumented driver gets 10 years for being drunk and racing down Glenstone at 100 mph, killing a man

by Steve Pokin November 18, 2023November 18, 2023

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