Nixa Journalism earned eight awards from the Language Arts Development of Southwest Missouri. The Wingspan magazine staff won both the first and second place awards in the School Magazine category. more

The Nixa Fire Protection District (NFPD) responded to three house fires on Friday, April 4. more

On Saturday, March 22, Zan Fugitt, a 2023 Nixa High School graduate, won All-American honors when he came in fourth at the NCAA National Wrestling Tournament in Philadelphia, becoming only the second person from south of I-44 to win All-American honors in wrestling. Less than a week later, he was back in Nixa to lead a wrestling clinic at his old high school. About 60 kids attended the clinic. more

A Nixa Middle School student paid a visit to his former kindergarten teacher on Friday, April 4, and read his book to the students in her class. Carter Zoromski, 14, read his book, PJ Pirate, to the students in Leigh Berry's kindergarten class at Century Elementary School, capping off their Pirate-themed week. more

Abigail Conrad of Nixa was among 225 University of Nebraska-Lincoln undergraduate students officially admitted to teacher education programs during the 2024-25 academic year who were recognized at the second annual Teacher Education Convocation on April 4 at Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall. Conrad is a sophomore in the elementary education program. more

NIXA, Mo. With tooth decay remaining the leading chronic disease affecting children1 and 29% of Missouri third graders having untreated cavities,2 establishing essential oral health habits at an early age has never been more vital. Delta Dental of Missouri, the state’s leading dental benefits provider and a non-profit organization, is tackling this issue through its popular Land of Smiles® dental education program, teaching kindergarten through third-grade students essential oral health habits. Since 2002, this free, interactive program – featuring superhero Captain Super Grin® and his sidekicks – has impacted 1.2 million kids across 113 Missouri counties through in-person and virtual elementary school performances. This winter and spring, an additional 30,000+ kids at 150+ schools statewide will participate, including those most recently at Epsy Elementary School in Nixa. more

The Child’s Smile Center Board of Directors marked the beginning of the construction of their new children’s dental clinic during a groundbreaking ceremony in Nixa on Friday, March 28. The new facility will be located on Ridgecrest Avenue, behind the Kum & Go convenience store. more

Allana Stanley, who was taken into custody in Nixa during an alleged attempted flight from a traffic stop, is facing other charges in Lawrence County, where she was allegedly part of a group of people who attempted to run down a man in February of 2024. more

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Stephen Brent Seminoff, age 72, of Nixa, Mo., passed away on March 14, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1952, in Stillwater, Okla., to Sam and Doris (Shinn) Seminoff. more

Darrell Lee Osborn, Sr., a devoted father, committed patriot, and cherished friend to many, passed away on Feb. 19, 2025, after 83 very full years of life. His unwavering devotion to faith and family, selfless service, and far-reaching kindness touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. more

The Nixa Chamber of Commerce held the NIXPO Business Showcase in the Nixa High School gymnasium and commons area on Saturday, March 22. About 100 vendors, including area businesses and organizations, had booths at the event, which gave attendees a chance to learn more about the businesses, organizations, and services available in the area. NIXPO also featured a raffle with $1,000 in prizes, a bounce house, games hosted by individual vendors, a blood drive, and more. more

The Nixa Chamber of Commerce welcomed two businesses as new members of the Chamber with ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Wednesday, March 19. The first ribbon cutting was held at Smoke-N-Sizzle, a barbecue wholesale and supply store. Owner Chris Barr said that they sell smokers, wood pellets, rubs and sauces, and “everything you need to be a backyard champion.” more

On Tuesday, April 8, Christian County residents will go to the polls to cast their votes in a series of elections to determine who will hold office in local bodies of government, such as their Board of Aldermen or Board of Education. As a service to the voters, the Christian County Headliner sent inquiries out to candidates in the contested races to create profiles of those who are running for office. Those who replied appear here. more

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Ronald Wehling, of Nixa, Missouri., passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born on April 24, 1935, in Beecher, Illinois., to Elmer and Margaret Wehling. Ronald grew up in Beecher and graduated from Beecher High School before attending the University of Illinois in Champagne, Illinois. more

Nixa, Mo. - The Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) are partnering together to host a blood drive at the 29th NIXPO Business Showcase on Saturday, March 22. CBCO is the sole supplier of blood, platelets, and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities. The NIXPO blood drive will take place during the showcase at Nixa High School located in the Auxiliary Gym, 514 S. Nicholas Road. Drive hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. more

Johnnie Calvin Nichols, Jr., age 73, of Nixa, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1952, in Yuba City, Calif., to Johnnie Calvin Nichols, Sr. and Daisy Nichols. more

Twila Fern (Reese) Delling more

Karen Kay Curtis Wegand more

Twila Delling more

High school seniors Layton Ryan Huff and William Holden Beadle, of Nixa High School have been distinguished as two of the top academic students in the state through the 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 program. This statewide initiative, organized by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of 100 outstanding students from the graduating class of 2025. more