Do you have a burning question about agriculture, but you’re not sure who to ask? more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in Missouri harvested 159,120 deer during the November portion of firearms deer season, Nov. 16 - 26. Of the 159,120 deer harvested, 82,613 were antlered bucks, 13,203 were button bucks, and 63,304 were does. more

One of the familiar constellations of winter is Cassiopeia. It is easy to spot in the northern sky because of its distinctive ‘W’ pattern. Within its borders lie two bright Messier objects, and several other objects worth viewing. Yet within this constellation, an event occurred that changed the view of the universe. more

December is here. Deer and waterfowl seasons are still going on but are beginning to wind down. Most of us who sit in a duck blind or deer stand are also starting to wind down. We still go because we love our time outdoors. We want to soak up as much of the hunting seasons as possible. It is a long time until the spring turkey season. more

A lot of families are eating fresh deer meat. I even saw some jerky that kids just love. more

If tree pruning is one of the chores on your to-do list, the cool months of winter are the time to reach for the loppers and saw. more

It is the first day of December as I take pen and paper in hand. more

As 2024 comes to a close, make sure you’re prepared to work with your tax professional. Farmers, ranchers and landowners are invited to attend an online or in-person farm tax workshop Dec. 3-4 to learn the latest updates on a variety of tax issues. more

Join the Ozarks Genealogical Society for the Year-in-Review: What did we learn? - Annual Christmas Party on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Society members will share what they discovered by using methodologies or resources discussed in the year’s programs or at the conference. more

Over three-quarters of consumers plan to do at least half of their holiday shopping online this year, according to www.retaildive.com home delivery will be the top delivery method for 82% of consumers who plan to shop online this year – and with delivery comes a risk of scams and package theft. more

This December, Ozarks Lyric Opera (OLO) invites you to experience the magic of the holidays like never before with its first-ever holiday show, featuring the extraordinary Spyres Family! On Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m., the historic Gillioz Theatre will transform into a festive wonderland as Springfield’s “Family of Opera” returns home for a night of heartwarming music, cherished traditions, and unforgettable memories. more

On Sunday, Dec. 8, Nixa will hold its annual 70th Christmas Parade! This year’s theme is Past to Present: Seven Decades of a Nixa Christmas. The parade will start at 2:00 p.m. Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring the 2024 Nixa Christmas Parade! Make sure to be on the lookout for Santa, who will be on the Gateway Real Estate parade float. Parade Route: Leaving from The X Center, the parade will travel west on North St., turn right on to Main (north) to Aven and turn left (west), take Aven to Fort St. (south), south on Fort St. to Wasson (west), west on Wasson to McCroskey (north), north on McCroskey to Lorene (east), east on Lorene to Main St. (north), north on Main St. to Short St. (east), east on Short St., to Frank (south), south on Frank to Kyle (east), east on Kyle to the back driveway of the Nixa Jr. High. The performing bands will begin at the Nixa Jr. High. more

The Arc of the Ozarks formally invites you to our 30th Annual Christmas Extravaganza Gala on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the White River Conference Center. Enjoy an evening filled with live entertainment, cocktails, and a delicious dinner. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with our silent auction. All proceeds from the event will benefit The Arc of the Ozarks' Children's Autism and Neurodevelopmental Services. more

Commercial pesticide applicator training by University of Missouri Extension for 2025 begins in January. more

Another deer season is just about over. Those hunters that didn't get horns this time will have another chance a bit later. There are a lot of deer out there. Mostly does. They are seen on the highways a lot. Some are seen in ditches after being hit by cars. more

Ozarks Food Harvest received a 40,000-pound donation of protein today from McDonald’s and Tyson Foods to help children, families, and seniors facing hunger across southwest Missouri. Tyson Foods made their donation in honor of McDonald’s $17,000 donation to The Food Bank’s Hungerthon event. more

The Springfield Regional Arts Council (SRAC) is excited to announce the 9th annual “$100 and Under Holiday Art Market” on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. more

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Ozarks Region Chapter held their annual National Philanthropy Day awards on Tuesday, November 19th at the Glendalough Conference Center. At the event, the group awarded eight individuals and organizations with awards for their role in advancing philanthropy around the Ozarks. more

On Sunday, Dec. 8, Nixa will hold its annual 70th Christmas Parade! This year’s theme is Past to Present: Seven Decades of a Nixa Christmas. The parade will start at 2:00 p.m. Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring the 2024 Nixa Christmas Parade! Make sure to be on the lookout for Santa, who will be on the Gateway Real Estate parade float. Parade Route: Leaving from The X Center, the parade will travel west on North St., turn right on to Main (north) to Aven and turn left (west), take Aven to Fort St. (south), south on Fort St. to Wasson (west), west on Wasson to McCroskey (north), north on McCroskey to Lorene (east), east on Lorene to Main St. (north), north on Main St. to Short St. (east), east on Short St., to Frank (south), south on Frank to Kyle (east), east on Kyle to the back driveway of the Nixa Jr. High. The performing bands will begin at the Nixa Jr. High. more

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) thanks the thousands of deer hunters who participated in its mandatory sampling efforts in 43 counties this past weekend to test for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in harvested deer. Thanks to hunter participation, MDC collected tissue samples from more than 18,500 hunter-harvested deer on Nov. 16 and 17 for CWD testing. more

The following are coming to the Ozark Genealogical Society in December. more

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Ozark School District is proud to continue its partnership with the Success Ready Students Network and present our first alternative annual performance report, which is allowing the District to pioneer a broader view of student success. more

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