Rescheduled from its original date due to the Nixa Eagles’ state championship football game, the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony kicked off the holiday season in Nixa on Sunday, Dec. 8 at McCauley Park. Mayor Jarad Giddens lit the 26-foot tree, and guests enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies while listening to songs from the Nixa Public School choirs. The event also included a chance to visit Santa Claus, a petting zoo, giveaways and a snowmaking machine.
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Steve Chapman
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12/25/24
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The City of Nixa held its annual Christmas Parade on Sunday, Dec. 8. The event included marching bands, colorfully decorated floats, vintage vehicles, and lots of candy.
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Steve Chapman
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12/25/24
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The City of Ozark held its Friday Night Lights Christmas celebration in the historic city square on Friday, Dec. 13. The CIty lit up the square with thousands of Christmas lights and hosted several attractions, including a Christmas train, musical performances by student choirs and bands, photo ops, a First Responders Display contest and a visit from Santa Claus! Children at the event were able to meet Santa and give him their Christmas letters.
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12/25/24
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The Nixa Police Department is asking the public for their help in locating the driver of a van who allegedly fled the scene after striking a cyclist on the evening of Monday, Dec. 16.
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Steve Chapman
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12/25/24
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Howard Edward Householder, 86, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on Dec. 15, 2024. He was born on Sept. 19, 1938, to Harry and Jennie (Swift) Householder.
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Richard John McVey, age 76 of Nixa, died December 17, 2024. He was born April 27, 1948, in Nuremberg, Germany, the son of John and Annelise (Michelzoebelein) McVey.
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Age: 81
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Age: 52
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The Christian County Library remains committed to providing excellent customer
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn and Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg have approved livestock movement papers for nine reindeer. Mr. Santa Claus from The North Pole applied for the permit this week, providing proof of the healthy herd through a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection signed by licensed veterinarian Dr. Hermey Elf.
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Kamryn Bourbon took full advantage of the chance this past summer to travel to Washington to compete in a freestyle tournament with Nixa greats Brenya Crahan, Caly Dupree, and Addison Harkins.
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PAT DAILEY
Sports Editor
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12/25/24
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Many people forget or do not even know what Christmas is all about. They do not understand that the symbolism of gifts came from wise men bringing gifts to the baby Jesus in a stable long ago. They do not know the true Christmas story. Even those, who know get caught up in commercialism.
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University of Missouri Extension has partnered with the Missouri Department of Conservation on a unique program to establish white oak seed orchards on private land. These orchards are intended to provide a steady supply of white oak acorns from trees of known quality and growth characteristics, says Brian Schweiss, MU Extension specialist in sustainable forestry.
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“Ho-Ho-Ho, Merry Christmas,” shouted Santa Claus as he joyfully entered the Elks Lodge. The Christian County Elks Lodge 2777 of Ozark recently hosted its annual Free Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Boutique, bringing holiday cheer to families across the community. This heartwarming event combined festive fun, delicious food, and opportunities to give back, creating an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.
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Mike Klinger
Elks Lodge Trustee and Public Relations Chair
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12/18/24
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Friday, Dec. 6, marked an exciting step forward for Clever School District as they officially broke ground on their new building project made possible by the support of the Clever community. Representatives from Snyder Construction, Buxton Kubik Dodd Design Collective, and Raymond James Financial were on hand as Clever Superintendent Dr. Breeden, district administrators, and Board of Education members broke ground to officially kick off this project. They were also joined by some of the students who will be among the first to experience the new addition once it’s completed!
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Christian County Government will hold the swearing-in ceremony
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Missouri State University, in partnership with Nixa Public Schools, received $18,490 from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks on Dec. 5 through the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grant Program. The grant will support the Unifying Nixa Voices program, which provides quality English-language instruction to refugees and newcomers learning the English language in Nixa.
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12/18/24
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Dear Grandkids,
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Larry Whitely
Columnist
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12/18/24
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Now, I am really counting the days to Christmas and wishing for great weather to have the family in to celebrate. Hopefully, they can all make it safely and we won't have some of the emergencies like we had last year. ( the propane had leaked out and I wasn't aware of it until there was no heat and no cooking. MFA was so good to send someone out and he got everything going by noon. I am going to check everything next week. And, I don't need high water!!!!
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Marie Day
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12/18/24
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‘Twas the day before Christmas when I got a splinter in my eye that nearly ruined everything. I was 7 years old and all set to be Wise Man No. 1 in the annual church Christmas play the next day.
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Gwen Rockwood
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12/18/24
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“For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
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Jim Hamilton
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12/18/24
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In-person attendance at the Library Center is now possible, and members of the Ozarks Genealogical Society will be provided a link to watch the January programs on Zoom.
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12/18/24
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Marilyn Hanna, High Pointe principal, was selected as the Southwest Distinguished Principal of the Year for the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals. She will be recognized at the spring conference in March and will compete for the principal of the year for MAESP.
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12/18/24
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Award-winning artists Mary Fay Jackson and Sue Ann O’Neal released the radio single “Christmas Is Forever” on Millennium Music Group’s Christmas Complications for 2024 on AirPlay Direct.
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