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Springfield businesses say Gen Z workers lack basic skills; blame parents, schools

Springfield businesses say Gen Z workers lack basic skills; blame parents, schools

by Ryan Collins September 18, 2023September 17, 2023

Red Cross volunteer returns to Missouri after serving victims of Maui wildfire

Red Cross volunteer returns to Missouri after serving victims of Maui wildfire

by Jackie Rehwald September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

FDA, CDC authorizes new COVID-19 vaccines effective against currently circulating variants

FDA, CDC authorizes new COVID-19 vaccines effective against currently circulating variants

by Jackie Rehwald September 13, 2023September 13, 2023

Enforcement unclear as Missouri approaches transgender athlete restrictions

Enforcement unclear as Missouri approaches transgender athlete restrictions

by Missouri Independent August 22, 2023August 22, 2023

Daily Citizen named a finalist for awards in two national contests

Daily Citizen named a finalist for awards in two national contests

by Daily Citizen Staff August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

Questions arise about tree-shaped stones in Golden City cemetery

Questions arise about tree-shaped stones in Golden City cemetery

by Kaitlyn McConnell August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

Tucked-away rural church continues legacy begun in 1847

Tucked-away rural church continues legacy begun in 1847

by Kaitlyn McConnell August 3, 2023August 2, 2023

Missouri may allow meatpacker to release wastewater into already-impaired river

Missouri may allow meatpacker to release wastewater into already-impaired river

by Missouri Independent August 2, 2023August 2, 2023

Photos: Wind tears down trees across Springfield

Photos: Wind tears down trees across Springfield

by Jym Wilson July 31, 2023July 31, 2023

No-excuse absentee voting begins, polling locations change ahead of Aug. 8 election

No-excuse absentee voting begins, polling locations change ahead of Aug. 8 election

by Jack McGee July 26, 2023July 28, 2023

A Springfield artist preserves scenes — and legacy art form — through rug hooking

A Springfield artist preserves scenes — and legacy art form — through rug hooking

by Kaitlyn McConnell July 26, 2023July 25, 2023

To our readers: New sign-in system launches, offering easier access to Daily Citizen news

To our readers: New sign-in system launches, offering easier access to Daily Citizen news

by David Stoeffler July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

Daily Citizen reporters take on new assignments

Daily Citizen reporters take on new assignments

by Daily Citizen Staff July 17, 2023July 18, 2023

Folk artist brings Ozarks history to life

Folk artist brings Ozarks history to life

by Kaitlyn McConnell July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

Marijuana back on the ballot, absentee voting for August election begins June 27

Marijuana back on the ballot, absentee voting for August election begins June 27

by Jack McGee June 24, 2023June 23, 2023

What you can do to help victims of domestic violence

What you can do to help victims of domestic violence

by Daily Citizen Staff June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

Bob Linder Collection brings images of Ozarks history to life

Bob Linder Collection brings images of Ozarks history to life

by Kaitlyn McConnell June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

New cookbook “Wild Foraged” brings local food to life

New cookbook “Wild Foraged” brings local food to life

by Kaitlyn McConnell June 19, 2023June 19, 2023

Ozarks family business, filled with car parts and more, dates to 1916

Ozarks family business, filled with car parts and more, dates to 1916

by Kaitlyn McConnell June 14, 2023June 14, 2023

Trip to Red Oak II triggers question about memories

Trip to Red Oak II triggers question about memories

by Kaitlyn McConnell May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

After health challenges, friends help Pa’s Posey Patch stay on schedule

After health challenges, friends help Pa’s Posey Patch stay on schedule

by Kaitlyn McConnell May 26, 2023May 26, 2023

Stricken by polio as a child, Legacy Ozarker achieves career in public health

Stricken by polio as a child, Legacy Ozarker achieves career in public health

by Kaitlyn McConnell May 25, 2023May 25, 2023

Missouri attorney general withdraws emergency rule banning transgender health care

Missouri attorney general withdraws emergency rule banning transgender health care

by Missouri Independent May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Survey of homeless shows few transients, many are long-term residents

Survey of homeless shows few transients, many are long-term residents

by Jackie Rehwald May 17, 2023May 22, 2023

Missouri Senate dysfunction leads to gridlock on final day of 2023 legislative session

Missouri Senate dysfunction leads to gridlock on final day of 2023 legislative session

by Missouri Independent May 13, 2023May 13, 2023

Instead of traditional band, Eminence school plays strings

Instead of traditional band, Eminence school plays strings

by Kaitlyn McConnell May 10, 2023May 10, 2023

To our readers: Please don’t look away from domestic violence

To our readers: Please don’t look away from domestic violence

by David Stoeffler May 8, 2023May 11, 2023

Living in Fear: Resources for where to get help, or how to provide help

Living in Fear: Resources for where to get help, or how to provide help

by Jackie Rehwald and Steve Pokin May 8, 2023June 9, 2023

$51 billion state budget sent to Gov. Parson includes funds for Springfield projects

$51 billion state budget sent to Gov. Parson includes funds for Springfield projects

by Missouri Independent and Daily Citizen Staff May 5, 2023May 5, 2023

25 years since its start, the Ozarks’ Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company has grown into an industry leader

25 years since its start, the Ozarks’ Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company has grown into an industry leader

by Kaitlyn McConnell May 2, 2023May 1, 2023

Starting May 8: Special report explores depth, breadth of domestic violence in Springfield and Greene County

Starting May 8: Special report explores depth, breadth of domestic violence in Springfield and Greene County

by Daily Citizen Staff May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

History Museum on the Square to honor local veterans with new exhibition

History Museum on the Square to honor local veterans with new exhibition

by Jack McGee April 28, 2023May 1, 2023

ARPA grant in hand, nonprofit to build $2.4 million firing range for Greene County deputies

ARPA grant in hand, nonprofit to build $2.4 million firing range for Greene County deputies

by Jack McGee April 20, 2023May 31, 2023

Budget committee, led by Springfield’s Sen. Hough, strips anti-diversity wording, restores funding for libraries

Budget committee, led by Springfield’s Sen. Hough, strips anti-diversity wording, restores funding for libraries

by Missouri Independent April 20, 2023April 20, 2023

The Criders, Ozarks music duo, are local legends after maintaining convictions

The Criders, Ozarks music duo, are local legends after maintaining convictions

by Kaitlyn McConnell April 19, 2023May 10, 2023

Opinion: Be the change in the Ozarks’ rural communities

Opinion: Be the change in the Ozarks’ rural communities

by Kaitlyn McConnell April 17, 2023April 14, 2023

Rural churches in the Ozarks alive for another Easter Sunday

Rural churches in the Ozarks alive for another Easter Sunday

by Kaitlyn McConnell April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

Visiting Mt. Olive Lodge, one of the oldest Masonic lodges operating in its original building west of the Mississippi River

Visiting Mt. Olive Lodge, one of the oldest Masonic lodges operating in its original building west of the Mississippi River

by Kaitlyn McConnell April 10, 2023April 6, 2023

Callie Carroll, Derek Lee and Brandon Jenson win races for Springfield city council

Callie Carroll, Derek Lee and Brandon Jenson win races for Springfield city council

by Jack McGee and Rance Burger April 4, 2023April 14, 2023

Ken McClure wins two final years as Springfield’s mayor

Ken McClure wins two final years as Springfield’s mayor

by Rance Burger April 4, 2023April 5, 2023

Springfield voters approve room tax and two other ballot questions

Springfield voters approve room tax and two other ballot questions

by Rance Burger and Jack McGee April 4, 2023April 5, 2023

Springfield MO Voting Guide: Everything you need to know for April 4 local elections

Springfield MO Voting Guide: Everything you need to know for April 4 local elections

by David Stoeffler March 31, 2023April 3, 2023

Why I’m excited to be the next managing editor of the Springfield Daily Citizen

Why I’m excited to be the next managing editor of the Springfield Daily Citizen

by Rance Burger March 30, 2023March 30, 2023

Work continues to save landmark store in old mining town of Wentworth

Work continues to save landmark store in old mining town of Wentworth

by Kaitlyn McConnell March 27, 2023March 24, 2023

Springfield’s largest homeless camp cleared; city gives campers 3 days to vacate

Springfield’s largest homeless camp cleared; city gives campers 3 days to vacate

by Jackie Rehwald March 24, 2023June 2, 2023

Artist Mike Sears perseveres creating scenic paintings, despite physical challenges

Artist Mike Sears perseveres creating scenic paintings, despite physical challenges

by Kaitlyn McConnell March 20, 2023March 17, 2023

Free monthly health clinics for unsheltered and those at risk of homelessness happening this year at O’Reilly Center for Hope

Free monthly health clinics for unsheltered and those at risk of homelessness happening this year at O’Reilly Center for Hope

by Jackie Rehwald March 20, 2023March 19, 2023

No-excuse absentee voting for municipal election begins March 21

No-excuse absentee voting for municipal election begins March 21

by Jack McGee March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

‘Welcome to the jungle’: The case for more space at Springfield’s oldest schools

‘Welcome to the jungle’: The case for more space at Springfield’s oldest schools

by Cory Matteson March 16, 2023June 2, 2023

What Ozarks ‘icons’ will be romanticized in future?

What Ozarks ‘icons’ will be romanticized in future?

by Kaitlyn McConnell March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

This Ozarks ‘pyramid’ was built as a time capsule to outlast civilization. Now, it’s torn down

This Ozarks ‘pyramid’ was built as a time capsule to outlast civilization. Now, it’s torn down

by Kaitlyn McConnell March 3, 2023March 3, 2023

Incentive gift cards for $50 are now available to anyone getting COVID-19 vaccine or booster

Incentive gift cards for $50 are now available to anyone getting COVID-19 vaccine or booster

by Dylan Durrington March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Sheriff Arnott mum on reports that deputies set fire to a Springfield homeless camp

Sheriff Arnott mum on reports that deputies set fire to a Springfield homeless camp

by Jackie Rehwald February 22, 2023June 2, 2023

Mother-and-son duo, the Stricklands, bring musicians and community to Buffalo coffee shop

Mother-and-son duo, the Stricklands, bring musicians and community to Buffalo coffee shop

by Kaitlyn McConnell February 17, 2023February 19, 2023

To our readers: Enjoy unlimited access all day Feb. 14 — with thanks for a great first year

To our readers: Enjoy unlimited access all day Feb. 14 — with thanks for a great first year

by David Stoeffler February 14, 2023February 13, 2023

Who is Shurita Thomas-Tate? SPS board candidate 2023

Who is Shurita Thomas-Tate? SPS board candidate 2023

by Cory Matteson February 14, 2023March 30, 2023

Who is Judy Brunner? SPS board candidate 2023

Who is Judy Brunner? SPS board candidate 2023

by Cory Matteson February 14, 2023March 30, 2023

Who is Chad Rollins? SPS board candidate 2023

Who is Chad Rollins? SPS board candidate 2023

by Cory Matteson February 14, 2023March 30, 2023

Who is Landon McCarter? SPS board candidate 2023

Who is Landon McCarter? SPS board candidate 2023

by Cory Matteson February 14, 2023March 30, 2023

Things to do this weekend in Springfield, MO

Things to do this weekend in Springfield, MO

by Shannon Cay February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

Walter Majors built Springfield’s first car but, like many Black residents, left the city after 1906 lynchings

Walter Majors built Springfield’s first car but, like many Black residents, left the city after 1906 lynchings

by Kaitlyn McConnell February 8, 2023February 7, 2023

Ozark National Scenic Riverways superintendent talks building a bright future on a complicated past

Ozark National Scenic Riverways superintendent talks building a bright future on a complicated past

by Kaitlyn McConnell January 31, 2023January 30, 2023

Parson makes I-70 a focus for Missouri budget heavy on infrastructure, education spending

Parson makes I-70 a focus for Missouri budget heavy on infrastructure, education spending

by Missouri Independent January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Missouri lawmakers reconvene focused on sports betting, teacher pay, initiative petitions

Missouri lawmakers reconvene focused on sports betting, teacher pay, initiative petitions

by Missouri Independent January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

Mountain View man believed he visited Mars in the ’50s, hosted space conventions at his farm

Mountain View man believed he visited Mars in the ’50s, hosted space conventions at his farm

by Kaitlyn McConnell January 1, 2023January 1, 2023

Answer Man: If you’ve got a local question, I’m your man

Answer Man: If you’ve got a local question, I’m your man

by Steve Pokin December 30, 2022December 29, 2022

Mary Dillard Ley, of Greene County pioneers, holds family land for 180+ years

Mary Dillard Ley, of Greene County pioneers, holds family land for 180+ years

by Kaitlyn McConnell December 25, 2022December 21, 2022

‘If Jesus were here, what would he do? He’d be here’: Daytime shelter serves about 80 on first day

‘If Jesus were here, what would he do? He’d be here’: Daytime shelter serves about 80 on first day

by Jackie Rehwald December 23, 2022December 23, 2022

Moments of Christmas all around in Ozarks

Moments of Christmas all around in Ozarks

by Kaitlyn McConnell December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

Expo Center in downtown to open as daytime warming shelter Thursday thru Saturday

Expo Center in downtown to open as daytime warming shelter Thursday thru Saturday

by Jackie Rehwald December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

Pokin Around: A reporter’s how-to tips on finding accurate info in age of disinformation

Pokin Around: A reporter’s how-to tips on finding accurate info in age of disinformation

by Steve Pokin December 19, 2022December 20, 2022

The Ozarks mosaic artist from Douglas County

The Ozarks mosaic artist from Douglas County

by Kaitlyn McConnell December 19, 2022December 20, 2022

Springfield’s student body is diversifying faster than its teachers. SPS is paying attention

Springfield’s student body is diversifying faster than its teachers. SPS is paying attention

by Cory Matteson December 13, 2022June 1, 2023

Nellie Jersak: ‘She had a real fighting spirit. She faced adversity head-on’

Nellie Jersak: ‘She had a real fighting spirit. She faced adversity head-on’

by Mike O'Brien December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

Marijuana expungements start Dec. 8: Here’s why experts fear a mess

Marijuana expungements start Dec. 8: Here’s why experts fear a mess

by Missouri Independent December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Springfield area’s ultimate holiday lights guide

Springfield area’s ultimate holiday lights guide

by Sony Hocklander December 7, 2022December 9, 2022

Springfield Police ask public for help in identifying driver involved in October crash

Springfield Police ask public for help in identifying driver involved in October crash

by Jack McGee December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

Avoiding trips to ER or jail key to new mental health programs in Springfield

Avoiding trips to ER or jail key to new mental health programs in Springfield

by Jackie Rehwald November 29, 2022January 23, 2023

‘An Ozarker who done good’ — David Harrison’s autobiography to hit shelves soon

‘An Ozarker who done good’ — David Harrison’s autobiography to hit shelves soon

by Kaitlyn McConnell November 29, 2022December 20, 2022

History ‘field trip’ features Bois D’Arc on Nov. 20

History ‘field trip’ features Bois D’Arc on Nov. 20

by Kaitlyn McConnell November 17, 2022December 20, 2022

Amendment to legalize recreational marijuana passed by Missouri voters

Amendment to legalize recreational marijuana passed by Missouri voters

by Cory Matteson November 8, 2022November 29, 2022

Greene County re-elects Recorder Cheryl Dawson-Spaulding, GOP holds positions

Greene County re-elects Recorder Cheryl Dawson-Spaulding, GOP holds positions

by Rance Burger November 8, 2022November 9, 2022

The new guy: Meet our latest full-time hire, Business Reporter Jack McGee

The new guy: Meet our latest full-time hire, Business Reporter Jack McGee

by Jack McGee November 7, 2022November 4, 2022

Springfield MO Voting Guide: Free access and everything you need to know in one place

Springfield MO Voting Guide: Free access and everything you need to know in one place

by David Stoeffler November 2, 2022March 31, 2023

To our readers: Help grow and sustain nonprofit news for Springfield

To our readers: Help grow and sustain nonprofit news for Springfield

by David Stoeffler November 1, 2022October 31, 2022

Marijuana in Missouri: Strange bedfellows unite to oppose lengthy Amendment 3

Marijuana in Missouri: Strange bedfellows unite to oppose lengthy Amendment 3

by Jack McGee November 1, 2022November 22, 2022

Signs vandalized, big donations — Galloway zoning question campaigns turn fierce

Signs vandalized, big donations — Galloway zoning question campaigns turn fierce

by Rance Burger October 31, 2022November 1, 2022

State Sen. Lincoln Hough aims for final term; challenger Raymond Lampert has other plans

State Sen. Lincoln Hough aims for final term; challenger Raymond Lampert has other plans

by Jack McGee October 31, 2022November 1, 2022

Senate campaign digest: Crime and gun violence take center stage

Senate campaign digest: Crime and gun violence take center stage

by David Stoeffler October 31, 2022November 1, 2022

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