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Teresa Fern Jennings more

Terry Douglas Rice more

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

Nancy Katherine Ritchey more

Darrell Preston Mills more

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

An alleged attempt to flee from a Nixa Police officer during a traffic stop on Sunday, March 9, led to the arrest of two people. Allana Stanley, 27, of Cassville, Mo., and James Larson, 38, of Seligman, Mo., were located and arrested after the alleged incident. more

Linda Sue Watts (Rickel) more

Elisa “Lesa” Diann Duran, a vibrant soul of 52 years, gracefully departed this world on March 3, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, where she began her journey on Nov. 24, 1972. more

A Nixa man is facing three counts of first-degree statutory sodomy after it was alleged that he inappropriately touched two minor-aged children. Jacob Amadeus Lorr, 33, was booked into the Christian County Jail on Friday, Feb. 21. more

The AETOS Center in Nixa hosted three showings of Gazillion Bubbles on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2. Led by bubble artist Deni Yang, the show featured lasers, lights, music, stories, and, of course, lots of bubbles. Children in the audience had the opportunity to come up on stage and take part in the show, and audience members also had the opportunity to have pictures of themselves taken while they stood inside an actual bubble. more

The following events are happening at your local library in February. For more information or to register, please call 417-724-6100 or visit christiancountylibrary.org/newsletter more

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