Nixa Journalism earned a top George H. Gallup award from the Quill & Scroll International Honor Society for High School Journalists. This places Nixa High School among the top ten schools in the nation for high school journalism, according to Quill & Scroll's rankings. Nixa's student-produced news magazine, Wingspan, the broadcast news program EagleAir TV, along with NixaJournalism.net and the NHS Journalism Instagram account were judged on the five categories of General Practices, Coverage, Writing and Editing, Visuals, and Digital. The attached judge's critique includes constructive feedback on each category. more

The Isaac Garrison Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) observed Constitution Week by delivering a presentation about the United States Constitution to the third and fourth-grade students at the Century, Espy, High Pointe, and Matthews Elementary Schools. more

Dr. Eduard Quiko more

With the arrival of autumn, I was prepared to have a fall-inspired dessert recipe for you this week. I even bought apples, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Maybe it was the heat, or maybe I'm just not ready for summer to be over, but I was not feeling the fall flavors. I wanted chocolate chip cookies! more

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His mornings begin when it is still dark. He sits at his desk, reading his Bible. Then he turns to his computer, writing stories to hopefully touch the hearts of those who read them. He calls himself a word painter. more

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Forty-nine Nixa High School students were selected for the South Central All-District Honor choir during auditions held on Sept. 19. Twenty-five were chosen for the 9–10 Honor Choir, and 24 were picked for the 11–12 Honor Choir. Sixteen also earned a top-25 distinction in their voice part, making them eligible to audition for the Missouri All-State Choir. more

Norma Marie Merkling more

You don’t have to be perfect or have it all together. You don’t have to do life on your own. God’s grace is enough. His grace gives you strength when you feel weak, hope when you feel lost, peace when you feel overwhelmed. His grace meets you in your mess, carries you through your lowest, lifts you when you can’t stand. more

Matthew Robert Foster more

At the beginning of the summer, I invited about 14 of my co-workers to join me for a weekly Friday lunch. I called it the 2026 Springfield Summer Food Tour. Looking back, I probably should have made matching T-shirts for everyone! more

For the seventh consecutive year, the mayors of Nixa and Ozark are teaming up with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) to host the Mayors Community Challenge Blood Drive on Thursday, Sept. 24. more

The Nixa Chamber of Commerce held their annual Toss and Tailgate event at the chamber’’s office on Thursday, Sept. 10. more

Ozark, Mo. - Lee, Melissa and Hayden Thurman were among the Missouri families honored at the 69th annual Missouri Farm Family Day on August 17 during the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. more

National Good Neighbor Day is September 28, 2026. Last year was Christian County's first year to participate, and Christian County had two nominees for the Top Twenty Missouri Residents honored as the state's Most Engaged Neighbors for 2025. Brent and Julia Davis from Fremont Hills and Ashley Marks from Ozark. more

Due to ongoing dry conditions, increased fire danger, and current weather forecasts, Christian County has issued a countywide burn ban effective immediately. The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including the burning of brush, debris, and other combustible materials, until further notice. County officials are taking this precautionary measure to reduce the risk of wildfires that could threaten lives, property, and natural resources. County officials, emergency responders and local fire departments are urging residents to use extreme caution with any activities that could produce sparks or open flames. more

Did you see the story on Facebook about a lady in Alaska who went to the outhouse, and when she sat down, she heard a growl, and something bit her? When her husband heard her screams and came running, a very stinky black bear came out from under the outhouse and ran into the woods. more

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Surrounded by members of the Nixa City Council and City Hall staff, Mayor Jarad Giddens prepares to cut the ribbon at a ceremony celebrating the completion of the Nixa City Hall remodel. The remodel, which was paid for with ARPA funds, increased work space for the staff at City Hall, as well as the City Council chambers. Additionally, the main entrance to the building was revamped to increase safety for city employees working in the building. Photo by Steve Chapman. more

Christian County CARES is inviting the community to come together for its annual Christian County C.A.R.E.S. Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Cassidy Church, located at 5151 N. Fremont Rd., Nixa, Mo. more

Victor Michael Staelens Sr., age 83, passed away on Aug. 4, 2026. He was born on Feb. 6, 1943, to Clarence and Kathleen Staelens. more

When Kara Wacker graduated from Missouri State University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, she wasn’t originally planning to go into law. more