Singer Danny Gokey is scheduled to perform at Nixa’s Aetos Center for the Performing Arts on April 25 at 7:00 p.m. more

The Ozark Police Department (OPD) has announced the launch of a new hiring campaign that offers paid academy training to new recruits. This program is designed to encourage passionate candidates to join the department and serve the community without worrying about the time and financial commitment of attending the police academy. more

In January, Clear Creek Golf Car and Utility Vehicles, a 45-year distributor for Club Car based out of Ozark, acquired Ozark Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles, marking its fourth acquisition in three years. With the addition of Ozark Golf Car’s Ozark and Clinton locations, Clear Creek Golf Car has expanded from two stores to 11 within the last five years, acquiring the Club Car distributor in Little Rock in early 2021, then the Club Car distributor of Oklahoma and an E-Z-GO dealer in Russellville, Arkansas, in 2023. more

Colton Dixon and Jordan Feliz are bringing their Love and Light Tour to Nixa’s Aetos Center for the Performing Arts this Saturday, March 2. more

The Nixa Parks & Recreation department continues working to repair and improve the pool at the Nixa Aquatics Center. The City anticipates construction work on the repairs and improvements to begin in March. more

Stop by Spokane School District later this month and you will see a clear message throughout the district — there is always hope for the future. Thanks to a Silver Dollar City Foundation grant, the district is laser-focused on spreading a message of hope to students and parents. more

On Feb. 18, Nixa High School’s a cappella choir, “Nixapella,” participated in the International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA, the same competition featured in the movie “Pitch Perfect”) quarterfinals at Liberty High School. This region is one of the most competitive in the country, drawing competitors from across five states. Nixapella, in only its third year of existence, not only won the entire competition, they beat the winners from the previous two years. more

Are you, or someone you know, an author in the area? The Christian County Library is hosting a Local Authors Expo this spring — but first, authors are needed. more

The annual election for the Christian County Health Department Board of Trustees will be held on April 2, 2024. Christian County voters will decide which candidates will fill three open seats on the five-person Board of Trustees. Those elected will each serve a four-year term in the position. more

The City of Nixa has opened up bidding for graphic design services, photography services and videography services. The city is looking for qualified and talented local creative professionals to establish a contract for hourly work. more

The Ozark Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 Ozark Community Awards Banquet this past Saturday, Feb. 17 at The Ozark Community Center. more

At a special board meeting Feb. 5, the Ozark Board of Education approved the hire of Sgt. John Wilkerson as the director of school police starting for the 2024-25 school year. more