Least Of These, Inc. and Children’s Smile Center, two of four local nonprofit organizations that receive financial and community support from the CCCC Sertoma Duck Race Festival, noted they are appreciative of the donations and awareness of their causes generated annually by the event. However, in light of a prominent political campaign activity during the festival, both organizations affirm their neutrality among candidates and parties.
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7/7/24
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The Supreme Court of Missouri recently awarded the Christian County Circuit Court (38th Judicial Circuit) the 2023 Permanency Award for the timely processing of cases impacting children. The 38th Circuit held a reception on Thursday, June 27 in the Division I Courtroom to honor the Juvenile Office and Juvenile Court in receiving this award.
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7/7/24
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Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of thrilling rodeo action as Cavender’s PFI, Ozark Chevrolet, Grubaugh Bird Tires and Truck Beds and Pella Windows and Doors present the highly anticipated 69th annual Ozark Boosters Club Pro-Rodeo. The event will take place at Finley River Park in Ozark on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, with performances beginning at 8:00 p.m. each night.
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7/7/24
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Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announced last month the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2024 annual school bus inspection program.
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7/7/24
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Summer has begun, and there are plenty of fun and educational events for all ages happening at the library. These free and family-friendly events are a great way to beat the heat and count towards earning points for the Summer Reading Challenge.
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7/7/24
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The Nixa Board of Education is among a select number of Missouri school boards out of 500 districts in the state that earned the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s (MSBA) 2024 Governance Team Award.
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6/26/24
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During June and July, newspapers across Missouri are publishing tens of thousands of names of people for whom the State Treasurer’s Office is holding unclaimed property totaling more than $1 billion. This is not the state’s money — it is Missourians’ money, and Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek is committed to returning it to its rightful owner.
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6/26/24
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The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) has hired Matt Lemmon as its vice president of communications. He started on Monday, June 24, in a newly created leadership role to guide the CFO’s external and internal communications.
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6/26/24
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The Ozark Board of Aldermen voted at the recent meeting on June 17 to approve the appointment of Eric Johnson as city administrator.
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6/21/24
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The Ozark Fire Protection District Citizen’s Fire Academy celebrated the graduation of its 8th class last Thursday, June 13.
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6/21/24
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An Ozark woman pleaded guilty in federal court on May 31, 2024, to selling counterfeit Louis Vuitton bracelets and other items online.
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6/12/24
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The Nixa Aquatics Center officially reopened on Monday, June 10. After completing extensive repairs to fix the pool’s leak, the Center is ready to welcome the community back for a fantastic summer.
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6/12/24
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Finley River Community Foundation (FRCF) was founded in May 2001 with two endowed funds, valued at just under $20,000. Today, FRCF holds 76 endowed funds valued at over $4,600,000 and has awarded over $5,500,000 in grants and scholarships in eastern Christian County.
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6/12/24
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YiPoA — Youth in Pursuit of Awakening — is a ministry a decade in the making. Having secured the land a few years ago, the building located at 5714 Selmore Road in Ozark is now, finally, open to the public for Onewheel riding.
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6/12/24
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The Ozark Board of Education, at its May 28 work session, voted for Dr. Phillip Witt to lead Ozark High School (OHS) as principal for the 2024-25 school year. Witt is replacing Dr. Jeremy Brownfield, who is transitioning to the Lebanon School District.
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6/5/24
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Every year throughout the country, the Elks host an incredibly special day at their Lodges for children and their communities. Elks Youth Appreciation takes place in May, and whether it is a grand BBQ or a day of fishing, an arts and crafts day or inviting kids to a local zoo, Elks Youth Appreciation demonstrates the compassion of all Elks for families and communities.
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6/5/24
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Applications are being accepted for one vacancy on the Christian County Library’s Board of Trustees to represent the west county area (including Billings, Clever, Lincoln, West and East Polk townships).
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6/5/24
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Collaboration is key to learning and creating. Ozark Junior High (OJH) students Adriana Berbrick and Zoey Brown worked with Technology and Engineering Teacher Eric Snyder over several Advisory periods building the school's first Little Free Library. Adrian Johnson's art A+ tutor, Ozark High School student Finley Nims, added the finishing touches with the letter design, and next year's Lit Squad members will rotate books throughout the year.
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5/31/24
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After just over five years of serving as Clever’s Chief of Police, Jeffrey Lofton has resigned from his position. His last day on duty was Friday, May 24, 2024.
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5/31/24
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Ozark Academies is stepping out of the classroom. Ozark School District recently announced the launch of its Registered Youth Apprenticeship program: Academies at Work.
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5/31/24
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Give blood, get a duck and a chance to win a truck. The CCCC Sertoma Club and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks are teaming up to host a blood drive ahead of the annual Sertoma Duck Race Festival in Ozark on Thursday, June 6.
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5/31/24
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Spring of 2024 has already proven the need for Ozark School District to have a storm shelter at every building. And, as of May 21, Ozark is one step closer with the official ribbon cutting for the storm shelter at Tiger Paw Early Childhood Center.
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5/31/24
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Make this summer one full of adventures and discovery at the library. The Summer Reading Challenge is a zero-cost, family-friendly way to play, exercise and win prizes, all while participating in enrichment activities. Those who stay engaged with active learning are better prepared for the next school year. There is something for everyone as the adventures kick off Saturday, June 1 and go through Wednesday, July 31.
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5/31/24
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Jacob Sayre was sentenced in court on May 29, 2024, to serve 120 days in the Department of Corrections and then to be released on probation for five years. He is also to take part in the Christian County Drug Treatment Court program.
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5/29/24
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The 18th Annual GLOW, presented by Ozark Chevrolet to benefit Children’s Smile Center, is slated for Friday, June 21, 2024, beginning at approximately 8:45 p.m. at the Finley River Park in downtown Ozark. The GLOW is held inside the grounds of the Sertoma Duck Race Festival and is free to the public.
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5/21/24
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