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In Our Town with Tom Carlson

In Our Town with Tom Carlson

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In Our Town is a podcast about Springfield, Mo. issues and leaders, hosted by Tom Carlson, publisher and founder of the Springfield Daily Citizen.2022 Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • E69: Arborist Noel Boyer talks trees in Springfield, from planting to caring

    E69: Arborist Noel Boyer talks trees in Springfield, from planting to caring
    May 18 2026

    In a wide-branching conversation, arborist Noel Boyer, founder of All About Trees, talks with Tom Carlson about our urban forest. He details how Springfield's tree canopy has dealt with disasters from Dutch Elm disease to the 2007 ice storm, as well as common tree maintenance tactics and why the trees in the Southern Hills neighborhood need extra attention.

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    39 mins
  • E68: Cora Scott previews Route 66 Centennial Kickoff events

    E68: Cora Scott previews Route 66 Centennial Kickoff events
    Apr 17 2026

    In this episode of In Our Town, Tom Carlson speaks with Cora Scott, chair of the Route 66 Centennial Commission. She previews upcoming events in the Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration, set for April 30 through May 2 in Springfield. The events include a concert, historic parade, footbridge dedication and a live broadcast of NBC's "Today."
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    28 mins
  • E67: City Manager David Cameron talks about hotel tax proposal

    E67: City Manager David Cameron talks about hotel tax proposal
    Mar 27 2026

    In this episode of In Our Town, Tom Carlson speaks with Springfield City Manager David Cameron about the upcoming hotel tax vote on April 7. They discuss why the previous question failed in November and how the city has responded since that November loss.
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    29 mins
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