The Nixa Police Department beat out the Nixa Fire Protection District 13-4 at the third annual Nixa Guns and Hoses softball game on Saturday, Oct. 19. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

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. more

A First Saturday Art Show will be held at Lucid TLC Art Gallery/Studio located at 111 S. Main St. in Nixa this Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Roger Lewellen is the October featured artist and will have a series of raptor photos he has taken all over the U.S. more

Last week, Nixa Public Schools received bomb threats at both High Pointe Elementary and Espy Elementary, joining the ranks of other school districts receiving similar threats, which, thankfully, turned up empty. more

Nixa’s Police Department is making plans for a new headquarters in 2026. After a thorough cost analysis, the City of Nixa has determined that building a new police facility at an alternative location is the best option. more

For the fifth consecutive year, the mayors of Nixa and Ozark are partnering with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) to host the Mayors Challenge Blood Drive. This friendly competition between two cities aims to see which community can rally the most blood donors, with a coveted traveling trophy awarded to the city with the highest turnout. Nixa took home the trophy last year. Who will take the title this year? more

Dr. David Kelly, principal of Nixa High School, was named the Southwest Missouri Principal of the Year by the Southwest Missouri chapter of the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals (MoASSP). more

In a ceremony that dates back to the 1800s, the Nixa Fire Protection District introduced its new fire truck with a wet down and push in ceremony on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. more

Members of the Nixa and Spokane FFA Chapters joined more than 725 FFA members and agricultural leaders at the Missouri State Fair last month on Aug. 13, for the Missouri State FFA Food Insecurity Day of Service. The event is held in conjunction with the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation Drive to Feed Kids, a year-long effort to stand in the gap for the one in seven Missouri children facing food insecurity. more

Scotty McCreery will bring his Fall of Summer Tour to the Aetos Center for the Performing Arts in the Meridian Title Company Performance Hall Friday, Oct. 4, at 7:00 p.m. more

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. more

The City of Nixa recently announced the hiring of Summer Rascoll-Jones as the new Director of Communications. Rascoll-Jones will begin her role with Nixa on Aug. 5. more

Three Nixa Choirs were selected to perform at the Missouri Music Educators Association In-Service Workshop/Conference. This is the highest state honor a choir can receive. The Inman Intermediate Eagle Honors Choir, Nixa Junior High Varsity Tenor/Bass Choir and Nixapella from Nixa High School will take the stage in front of hundreds of Missouri music educators on Jan. 28-Feb. 1, 2025. more

The Nixa Board of Education is among a select number of Missouri school boards out of 500 districts in the state that earned the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s (MSBA) 2024 Governance Team Award. more

The Nixa Aquatics Center officially reopened on Monday, June 10. After completing extensive repairs to fix the pool’s leak, the Center is ready to welcome the community back for a fantastic summer. more

Since its founding in 2003, 4 The Love of K9s dog rescue has made it their mission to save unwanted dogs from a horrible fate and find them loving homes. Because of the dedication of organization owner, Sherry Lee, and her team, 1,000 dogs have been rescued out of the Nixa Animal Control pound. more

Each year, choir students across the state of Missouri are invited to audition for the 7th and 8th grade All State Choir. This choir performs at the Missouri Choral Directors Association Summer Conference each July. more

Nixa High School Journalism students took home more than 30 awards and recognitions at the 2024 Journalism Day event hosted by the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association. Among the awards were two Best of Show winners and five All Missouri winners. more

Nixa Journalism won the top Journalism Sweepstakes award at Missouri Southern State University’s Media Showcase event on April 10. The awards are based on student work for the journalism department’s four publications: Wingspan magazine, EagleAir TV broadcast news, the Eagle Yearbook and NixaJournalism.net. more

The City of Joplin is announcing the hiring of Drew Douglas as its first-ever Director of Communications and Marketing. Douglas will begin his new role with Joplin on April 22. more