The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) recently renewed the membership of Volunteers in Medicine Christian County (VIMCC), which provides free medical care to eligible residents of Christian and adjacent counties.

An extensive set of classroom keys rattle in the doorknob. No students huddle to push inside because of the early hour. Tiffany Kauffman juggles an armful of tools essential for a successful day, including a steaming cup of morning caffeination. When she flips the light switch on with her elbow, she smiles. Anticipation and contentment fill her heart as she surveys the scene of her daily pursuit: showing her students how to discover “open doors” as the agricultural education instructor for the Nixa FFA chapter.

Ask a South Elementary third grader what the three branches of government are, and chances are they will not only be able to tell you, but they can give you real-world examples. That is because, during the month of September, students learned about the state of Missouri, including the history, the Constitution, how the government is run and how it functions with checks and balances.

Nixa Public Schools announced the grand opening of what the district believes is the world's first aeroponic farm of its kind, designed to set a scalable template for other communities to adopt. Backed by the USDA, this innovative initiative utilizes cutting-edge vertical farming technology, revolutionizing agriculture, while also serving as a self-sustaining revenue generator for the district.

For over 30 years, community members have come together to celebrate the Sparta Persimmon Days Festival. This year’s Persimmon Days was held at Sparta’s Roller Park Oct. 18-19.

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.

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.

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.