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CoxHealth hosts car seat safety checks at Battlefield Fire Station
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Families were able to have their car seats inspected and installed by CoxHealth certified child passenger seat technician at the Battlefield Fire Station. This safety check was hosted by CoxHealth. They recommend that every family get their car seats checked, saying that seven out of ten...
Puppy Pals Live! is coming soon to Nixa
NIXA, Mo. – The Puppy Pals Live! performance is coming to Nixa’s Aetos Center for the Performing Arts on September 22 at 5 p.m. The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious presentation for the whole family and dog lovers alike. From shelters to showbiz, these pooches perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. […]
Rural Philanthropy Summit
A team of Aurora folks attended the Rural Philanthropy Summit on May 8 at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield. The theme was “Creating Thriving Communities” and it was co-hosted by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Philanthropy Missouri. On hand for Aurora were: Kim...
Hurley "Cowboy'd Up" for Shodeo
With boots, chaps, and cowboy hats, Hurley families showed out for the first shodeo of 2024. Hosted by Spring Creek Saddle Club, the event held events for five age groups such as barrels, flags, Texas barrels, poles, and surprise races. The shodeo began at 7pm and was attended by over 200 families and competitors.
Nixa Police Department looking for driver of white truck after hit and run crash involving a pedestrian
NIXA, Mo. (KY3) - A 23-year-old man is recovering after he was hit by a pickup truck while walking through a busy Nixa intersection. The crash happened at Main Street and Hunter on the morning of May 13. Shane Strong suffered injuries to his hip. “My roommate was coming back...
News Briefs, May 15
Lawrence and Barry County Democrats will meet on May 23 at the Angus Branch Steakhouse, located at 114 Chapel Drive in Monett. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Those wishing to eat should arrive by 5:305:45 p.m., with each responsible for their own meal expense. Guest speakers will include two area candidates for State Representative: Jeremy Dean from the 132nd in Springfield, and Rebecca Jensen, from the 160th District in Newton County. The group also hopes to have Yma Sautbine from the 158th District in Barry County. There will be reports from the group’s two scholarship award presentations, and discussion on fundraising events for Missi Hesketh in the U.S. 7th District Congressional race. All area Democrats and like-minded friends are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, people may call Jim Kabell at 417-848-4640.
Aurora YEP receives $14,000 grant from CFO
The Aurora Youth Empowerment Project received a $14,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, in partnership with the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation and Commerce Trust, on April 30. The grant will allow the group to host workshops that encourage growth in literacy and purchase...
Republic Sports 05-15-2024
Republic shares district girls track championship; second in two years. The Republic girls track and field team won its second district championship in a row, tying Nixa atop the Class 5 District 6 standings. The Lady Tigers won seven events and got some key unexpected contributions to secure the title.
Through the Years, May 15
Officials of FASCO, Industries, Inc. the City of Cassville, Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Development Corp., have jointly announced ground breaking ceremonies next Tuesday, May 28 for the new company manufacturing facility here. The announcements came shortly after election results were tabulated in Tuesday’s election. Representing FASCO will be R. W. Gysel, vice president, motor division; Peter Weis, vice president, Missouri motor division; Morris Castleberry of the Ozark plant, who will be the Cassville superintendent, and Mike Prueter, sales manager. The groundbreaking will begin at 5 p.m. at the plant site on the Sales Parn Road here. The public is invited to attend. A short program will be held at the site, with a music unit from the Cassville schools. Representing local interests will be Mayor Bill LeCompte, Bob Mitchell, C of C president, Bill Wiley, IDC chairman and Joe Ellis, IDC attorney. Representing the Missouri Division of Commerce and Industrial Development, which was most helpful in several stages of planning, will be Don Estell, industrial development specialist.
FCCLA students visit Rotary
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for students in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education in public and private schools through grade 12. Members of the Aurora High School FCCLA and their advisor, Samantha Holt, spoke with Aurora Rotary...
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