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OZARK'S PEYTON RUSSELL follows through on a pass last week.
Eagles in position for their fifth straight victory in Backyard Brawl
NIXA'S EMILY PETERSON reaches for a backhand return.
Undefeated Peterson optimistic she can play well and 'go far' at State
OZARK'S CLAIRE RUTLEDGE eyes a return during Class 3 District 5 action Wednesday.
District champion Lady Tigers respond to pressure by sweeping trio of tiebreakers
JANELLE SPOHN, ADDISON GOODWIN, TARA VENABLE AND BROOKLYN SOLOMAN lead the Lady Tigers' celebration Tuesday at Nixa.
Venable's 'all-around, high-level' six-rotation play leads Ozark to sweep of Nixa
A double-double by Tara Venable powered Ozark to back-to-back COC championships and a third straight victory against Nixa. Venable collected 12 kills and 15 digs in the Lady Tigers’ 26-25, …
NIXA'S JAYDEN TATE celebrates a goal with teammate Spencer Rinne and Keagan Pycior last week versus Kickapoo.
Eagles surpassing all expectations and, 'More to come,' they rejoice
Winners of five straight games entering this week, Mason Adair and his Nixa teammates are surpassing everyone’s expectations, including their own. “We're doing better than we thought …
NIXA'S TY KELLIS records a tackle against Kickapoo in Week Six.
Late start hasn't hindered Eagles' Kellis on his way to starting safety role
Ty Kellis can serve as a prime example for any pre-teens who aspire to play football, but haven’t strapped on shoulder pads. After all, he was one of them. All the way through his …
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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Ag Moves educator helps students water soybean germination necklaces.

Missouri third graders harvest knowledge through Agriculture Education on the Move

This fall, third grade classrooms across Missouri are harvesting knowledge as students participate in Agriculture Education on the Move (Ag Moves). Through this initiative of Missouri Farmers Care, students discover how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through hands-on learning led by passionate educators in their classrooms.
From left: Whit Gillenwaters and Charlee Evans.

Christian County Library receives Excellence in Genealogy and Local History Award

During the annual conference of the Missouri Library Association (MLA) last month, the Christian County Library was presented with The Excellence in Genealogy and Local History Award for the “Uncovering History: Gravestone Cleaning” program.
At the 2024 South Central All-District Honor Choir auditions, 28 Ozark High School choir students were selected, with nine qualifying for a shot at the prestigious All-State Choir.

Ozark Choir students shine in South Central All-District Honor Choir Auditions

Ozark High School's choir students hit a high note at the 2024 South Central All-District Honor Choir auditions on Sept. 21. A remarkable 28 students were selected, with nine earning spots in the top 25 of their voice parts — qualifying them for a shot at the prestigious All-State Choir.

MoDOT traffic alert

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced Missouri Route 14, Christian County Route T and Greene County Route ZZ will be closed Oct. 21-24 for pipe work. MoDOT crews will be replacing collapsed pipes underneath the roads.

Third annual Nixa Guns and Hoses softball game set for Oct. 19

The third annual Nixa Guns and Hoses softball game is set to take place this Saturday, Oct. 19. This spirited event will feature a thrilling matchup between the officers of the Nixa Police Department and the firefighters of the Nixa Fire Protection District. Held at the Nixa Jr. High (205 North St., Nixa), this event promises to bring together friends and families from across the Ozarks community for an evening of entertainment and supporting our local heroes.

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Ozark Junior High School hosted its second annual Team Day on Sept. 20 to foster teamwork, school spirit and a sense of belonging among students.

Team Day triumph

Ozark Junior High School (OJH) hosted its second annual Team Day on Sept. 20, an event designed to foster teamwork, school spirit and a sense of belonging among students. The day focused on bringing students together to learn the importance of collaboration in a fun and engaging way, while also helping them bond with their teams.
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Nixa teacher selected as semifinalist for the 2025 GRAMMY Music Educator Award

The GRAMMY Museum® and The Recording Academy® have partnered to present the Music Educator Award, recognizing music educators for their significant contributions to our musical landscape. Earlier this month, Nixa Schools’ Daniel Gutierrez was chosen from more than 2,400 initial nominations submitted from 49 states, and is among 25 semifinalists representing 24 cities across 14 states.
The Ozark Fire Protection District took home the Ozark Guns and Hoses trophy this year with a 19-12 victory over the Ozark Police Department.

Ozark Fire wins inaugural Ozark Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game

The Ozark Fire Protection District beat out the Ozark Police Department 19-12 at the inaugural Ozark Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.
With a total of 42 blood donations for Ozark, Ozark Mayor Don Currence won this year’s 4th annual Ozark vs. Nixa Mayors Challenge Blood Drive.

Ozark mayor wins 5th annual Mayors Challenge Blood Drive

The Ozark vs. Nixa Mayors Challenge Blood Drive, held at the end of last month, saw Ozark Mayor Don Currence and Nixa Mayor Jarad Giddens rally the residents in their communities to donate blood.
New trees for Ozark parks and surrounding areas were paid for by Spire’s grant to Forest ReLeaf.

Ozark, surrounding towns receive new trees to plant

Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, a non-profit organization based out of St. Louis that plants and grows trees, delivered a truckload of trees on Thursday, Oct. 3 that will soon be planted in Ozark parks and other neighboring communities. Spire employees unloaded the new trees at the Ozark Community Center and various parks and recreation employees picked up the plants to bring them to their final destinations.

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Local Sports
OZARK'S SAM SAVICH recovers a Glendale fumble.
Tigers fail to 'put game away multiple times' and fall victim to Glendale comeback
Even a quarterback the likes of Ozark’s Peyton Russell can fall into the trap of placing too much blame on the quarterback after a loss. Of course, the first part of that adage is the …
NIXA'S AIDEN MORRIS blocks a Kickapoo shot on goal Thursday.
Second-half heroics on both ends of field for Eagles in 1-0 triumph against Kickapoo
Jayden Tate and Spencer Rinne are making the most of their one-and-done season together as Nixa teammates. Tate, a senior midfielder, and Rinne, a freshman forward, teamed for the lone goal in …
OZARK'S NATALIE MORGAN receives a tug on her face mask from teammate Kelsie Batey following a home run.
Home runs by Morgan and Gallivan highlight Ozark's 16-4, five-inning explosion
As prepared as she was for it, the hardest thing for Natalie Morgan to adjust to Thursday was Ozark teammate Kelsie Batey’s unique home run celebration. Following Morgan’s second …
CLEVER'S REX DETERS and the Jays entertain Hollister on Friday.
Deters' competitive spirit won't allow him to let an interception bring him down
Even with two years starting experience at Glendale, Rex Deters’ first season at Clever has also been his first go-around as a starting quarterback. Deters’ maturity has stood out as …
NIXA'S KEIVON FLINT eludes a Kickapoo defender.
Undefeated Nixa pursues seventh win by traveling to winless Waynesville
With Nixa being 6-0 and Waynesville, 0-6, this is the only matchup in any class throughout SWMO involving an undefeated team against a winless team. Lucky us. … Going as far back as 2009, …
OZARK'S AUDREY CARLTON connects on a base hit.
Home runs are down, but Carlton still making her senior year 'a fun season'
By all accounts, Ozark all-state center fielder Audrey Carlton has been good about not putting undo pressure on herself. The only instance in which she felt anguished was at the beginning of …

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Firefighters from the Ozark Fire Protection District talk with Showcase Ozark attendees.

Showcase Ozark marks return of business expo to Ozark

The Showcase Ozark Business Expo was held last weekend on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. This year’s expo, held at the Ozark High School’s Ozark Innovation Center, marked the return of the business expo to Ozark after five years.

Help save a life at Showcase Ozark Community Expo Sept. 7

Dickerson Park Zoo and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole supplier of blood, platelets and plasma to patients at 45 area healthcare facilities, are partnering together to help boost the region’s blood supply for local patients.

Carpenter Media Group acquires 16 titles and print facility from Phillips Media Group

Harrison, AR — Carpenter Media Group (CMG) and Phillips Media Group (PMG) announced on Aug. 30 they have reached an agreement for CMG to acquire PMG’s 16 community newspapers spread across Arkansas, Missouri and Illinois, as well as Nowata Printing Company in Springfield, Missouri.

Showcase Ozark Expo 2024 set to spotlight local businesses, community Sept. 7

The highly anticipated Showcase Ozark Expo is returning this year, bringing together local businesses, community leaders and residents for a day of celebration, networking and entertainment. Set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Ozark Schools Innovation Center at 1600 W. Jackson, Ozark, this year’s expo promises to be an incredible brand-new experience.

Ozark’s GW Coffee House receives grant

Main Street America, in a partnership with American Express’s Backing Small Businesses grant program supporting economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach, granted GW Coffee House in Ozark a $10,000 grant.

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Education
Hedgecorth
The Ozark Board of Education voted to hire Robert Hedgecorth as the Executive Director of Finance & Business Operations at a special meeting March 4. The finance position became available following the hiring of Dr. Lori Wilson as the District’s superintendent in December. Wilson had been serving in dual roles as interim superintendent and chief financial officer.
Johnson
Spokane R-VII announced Mr. Glen Johnson as the Spokane Middle School principal and Spokane R-VII Athletic Director for the 2024-2025 school year. Current principal, Dr. Joel Carey, is retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Ozark staff, students and community members cut the ribbon for Ozark Middle School's new storm shelter.
Ozark Middle School (OMS) was filled with laughter, joy and singing on March 8, 2024, as the Ozark community, state and local representatives, school and District staff and OMS choir students gathered to cut the official ribbon for the OMS storm shelter, classrooms, offices and new entrance.
Agriculture and Electrical Distribution Systems Building rendering.
The Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) Board of Trustees approved an additional $312,948 to expand the planned Agriculture and Electrical Distribution Systems Building at the Richwood Valley campus in Nixa. The building project will grow by nearly 3,000 square feet, bringing the facility’s total footprint to 19,600 square feet.
Eslinger
The State Board of Education (State Board) announced last week that Senator Karla Eslinger will assume the role as the state’s next commissioner for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) effective June 1, 2024, after concluding her work in the Missouri Senate during the 2024 legislative session.

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Dear Friends and Neighbors of Nixa,

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