David Stoeffler

Thanks to a group of generous community partners, every dollar you give to the Springfield Daily Citizen will be matched — up to a total of $22,000. 

Mayor Ken McClure, along with philanthropists Sally and Rob Baird and the nonprofit Drew Lewis Foundation will be honored at the Springfield Daily Citizen's Distinguished Citizen Awards reception on May 15.

At three years old, the Springfield Daily Citizen continues to grow and thrive — thanks to our readers and community support.

Readers are invited to submit nominations to recognize an individual or couple who exemplifies good citizenship through their community efforts.

On this Giving Tuesday and as you review your year-end giving plans, I hope you will consider supporting your local, independent online news outlet: the Springfield Daily Citizen.

In one place, all readers of the Springfield Daily Citizen get free access to learn about the candidates and important ballot issues facing voters on Nov. 5.

A relatively quiet campaign for governor of Missouri is drawing to a close, with Republican Mike Kehoe and Democrat Crystal Quade trading a few partisan barbs.

Josh Hawley's effectiveness as Missouri's senior senator has come under scrutiny in the final weeks of the campaign.

Abortion rights and legalized sports betting measures are among five proposed constitutional amendments and one change to state law awaiting Missouri voters Nov. 5.

In a state where Republicans hold every statewide office, and large majorities in both chambers of the General Assembly, it's an uphill battle for Democrats to make these races competitive on Nov. 5.