David Stoeffler
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David Stoeffler
@dstoefflersgf.bsky.social
Chief Executive Officer of the Springfield Daily Citizen
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EXCLUSIVE: The first legal elective abortion in Missouri since the Dobbs decision took place in Kansas City this morning.

I was inside the Planned Parenthood clinic. Here's my story

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Inside KC clinic for first abortion since end of Missouri ban. ‘Incredibly meaningful’
On Saturday, Planned Parenthood Great Plains performed the first abortion in Kansas City since 2018.
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February 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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A statistic that has lived in my brain rent-free for more than a year now: 25% of kids who live in the SPS district don't go to SPS. It raises the question: Where are they going? This is the first of five stories to answer that question.
IN-DEPTH: The Daily Citizen is launching a five-part series called "SPS: District of Choice?" @joehadsall.bsky.social talked to parents about educational options they found in Springfield and why they chose to send their child to public school — or not.

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February 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Thanks to our team for building something to serve our community
The Daily Citizen is 3 years old!

As we celebrate our anniversary, President and CEO @dstoefflersgf.bsky.social says thank you for growing with us in his latest column. He shares highlights from Year 3 and a look ahead to Year 4.

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February 15, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Despite staunch opposition from neighbors, the Springfield City Council has been told its role in considering the preliminary plat for a proposed subdivision is ministerial, not legislative. Jack McGee explains what that means and what happens next.

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January 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Revive 66 Campground was once home to about 70 tiny trailers, which unsheltered people could rent on cold nights. The campground closed in 2024 and nearly all of the trailers are gone. Where did they go? Columnist Steve Pokin went Pokin Around to find out.

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January 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Missouri State University has named five finalists for its provost position, with interviews and public forums scheduled for February. Ryan Collins has details on all five candidates.

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January 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Looking for Valentine's plans in Springfield? Shannon Cay has your guide to dining, live music, comedy and the Love Bites Market, which brings together 45 vendors celebrating the darker side of romance.

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January 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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An Oklahoma man accused of sneaking into a teenage girl’s bedroom in the middle of the night in Battlefield and raping and assaulting her has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Patrick Sparkman entered Alford pleas of guilty to rape and sodomy charges.

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January 28, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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You can help determine how revenues from Springfield's ¾-cent sales tax are appropriated. The City Council has established the Citizens' Advisory Board and applications are now open. Jack McGee has the info you need to know.

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January 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Think you shoveled a lot of snow last week? Missouri State's track coaches, assisted by some athletes, cleared two lanes on their 400-meter track so workouts could take place. Steve Pokin writes that with no indoor facility, the program has to be creative.

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January 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Winter travel can be cheaper. Need to get away? Juliana Goodwin has your guide to budget flights and affordable stays so you can travel smarter and save big.

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January 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Straight talk from @clifsmart.bsky.social
OPINION: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is under attack. In his latest column, Clif Smart says that, when done the right way, DEI programs create a positive welcoming culture, are not discriminatory and should continue.

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January 9, 2025 at 2:13 AM
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Jonas Arjes says he's "jazzed" about economic development opportunities in Springfield. The Chamber of Commerce's new VP sat down with our Ryan Collins to talk about his big plans for 2025, including beefing up the Springfield Regional Economic Partnership.

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January 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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A man from Rogersville is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl. The alleged incident happened on Oct. 31. The man was a JROTC instructor at Ozark High School, though the district says he is no longer employed there.

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January 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Drury University leaders said setting up a formal agreement with Ozarks Tech, a literal neighbor, was a high priority as it reaches out to Springfield-area students.
Drury, Ozarks Tech sign agreements to smooth career pathways - Springfield Daily Citizen
A new initiative from Drury University’s new president has led to formalizing an agreement with a neighboring two-year college.
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November 20, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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Boil water advisory continues in Springfield - impacting local businesses

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UPDATED: Much of Springfield remains under boil water advisory Nov. 17 - Springfield Daily Citizen
Due to a water main break earlier today, much of Springfield is under a boil water advisory.
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November 17, 2024 at 5:40 PM
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We continue to follow developments in the controversy around Missouri State University President Richard “Biff” Williams. Our latest report here:

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Utah plaintiffs: Williams' apology came too late, didn't go far enough - Springfield Daily Citizen
In a wide-ranging interview with with the Salt Lake Tribune, three plaintiffs suing MSU President Richard "Biff" Williams said his apology doesn't go far enough.
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November 17, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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As @lscranton.bsky.social described it, a basketball game veered into Crazytown as the MSU Bears beat Tulsa in 3 OTs

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Bears outlast Tulsa in triple-overtime thriller - Springfield Daily Citizen
When Dez White splashed home a 3-pointer with 4½ minutes remaining, it seemed a knock-out punch for Missouri State against Tulsa.
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November 17, 2024 at 2:20 AM
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Checking in here and sharing background on the Springfield (MO) Daily Citizen.

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About - Springfield Daily Citizen
Learn all about the Springfield Daily Citizen, a local, community-focused newsroom in Springfield, MO, covering daily and in-depth news.
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November 12, 2024 at 2:11 AM
Welcoming suggestions for accounts to follow for media, nonprofit news, politics, Packers and Springfield Missouri
November 12, 2024 at 1:23 AM