Brittany Meiling

Celebrate the season in Springfield, Missouri. Discover our best on food, traditions, shopping and outdoor fun to make your December unforgettable.

Discover the ultimate guide to autumn in Springfield, Mo., featuring scenic hikes, fall festivals, seasonal dishes, and more Ozarks fall fun.

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling Well, folks, by the time you’re reading this newsletter, I’ll have wrapped up my final week as managing editor of the Springfield Daily Citizen. Beers were had, tears were spilled (OK, mostly by me), and the staff surprised me with a life-size […]

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling When our intern Dylan Durrington told me about this horror movie filmed entirely in Springfield — and featuring local actors — my interest was piqued. Imagine my delight when it turned out this film’s trailer was weirder and cooler than I was […]

After the most rewarding year and a half of my professional life, I am leaving my post as the managing editor of the Springfield Daily Citizen. It’s an admission that would have shocked me just six months ago.

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling As Steve Pokin’s editor, you must undergo certain difficulties. He never pays attention to his Slack messages. He changes column topics without you knowing and then files the unexpected story right at deadline. His cell phone ringer can be heard miles away […]

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling I’m going to be honest with you guys… When Kaitlyn McConnell turned in this story about William “Coin” Harvey, I had no idea who he was. I’d also never heard of Monte Ne, which was once a “glittering” resort town in northwest […]

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling Many years ago, I remember reading a Facebook thread about how Springfield had no international cuisine. Is that changing? Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about up-and-coming food and beverage spots founded by people from all over the world. There was quite […]

A Springfield Public Schools bus has crashed into a tree on Holland Avenue and University Street, according to several reports from bystanders. A red Ford

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling I have strong feelings about tacos after living 40 minutes from Tijuana for a good chunk of my life. But how are the tacos in Springfield? Juliana Goodwin, our food writing contributor, discovered Springfield has some beautifully diverse flavors in its taco […]

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling Just like the slow service at understaffed food joints, we’re all pretty much accustomed to long waits at the doctor’s office and emergency rooms, right? It’s a hallmark of the post-2020 era. Our business reporter Jack McGee looked into the workforce woes […]

OPINION | Every parent knows the feeling. The tension that takes over your body, the sweat that emerges at your temples and leaves your hands damp.

Springfield is sprawling — but so are its neighbors. The growth of suburbs like Republic and Nixa has city folks wondering where to draw the line, literally.

Springfield has a lot of things to offer. But when it comes to plant-based food, you might need some help finding the gems tucked away in our community.

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling When I lived in San Diego, I made every effort to assimilate. I bought avocados off the roadside. I learned to surf (badly). And I ate acai bowls on the beach. These brilliantly colored treats are, essentially, a hybrid of sorbet and […]

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling If you haven’t been living under a rock, then you know what’s going on in University Heights. The land owner wants a big ol’ mixed use development built. Some neighbors don’t. It’s been a whole thing for those guys. But now, it […]

If you want to go cozy up at Hollywood Theaters downtown for a show, well, you're out of luck.

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling Ok, I understand that with this line-up today, we look a little holiday-obsessed. Should I have waited until next weekend to roll out my festive edition? No way, says our resident holiday writer Juliana Goodwin. People need time to plan and shop! […]

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling The most rewarding part of being a local news editor is learning the ins and outs of Springfield. Often, I’m learning about big and tough issues, like homelessness or domestic violence or city council priorities. But occasionally, I learn something purely entertaining […]

Text from our SGF Weekend email newsletter, written by Managing Editor Brittany Meiling Friday was a near-60-degree day in December. I accidentally roasted my winter garden by forgetting to crack a window. (Sigh). While the temps are expected to drop this weekend, it will still be some of the best weather we’re going to get […]