Another month gone. What did each of us get finished that we started? My list is still not done. Oh well, there is always another day to work on that list. Oh, don't stress! more

The Southern Missouri Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 152 is calling on residents of Christian County to vote NO on Senate Bill 3 in the upcoming April 7, 2026 Election, citing serious concerns about the bill’s potential impact on fire districts and the safety of the community. more

The Southern Missouri Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 152 is calling on residents of Christian County to vote NO on Senate Bill 3 in the upcoming April 7, 2026 Election, citing serious concerns about the bill’s potential impact on fire districts and the safety of the community. more

Rebecca "Becky" Marie Juarez, 46, passed away on March 7, 2026. She was born on May 19, 1979, in Riverside, Calif., to Andrew Jardin and Suzanne Dyer. more

Debra Ann White Kelly, age 72, of Cape Fair, Mo., passed away peacefully at her home with her husband, Wayne, at her side on March 10, 2026. more

Donald L. Klug, 79, died March 16, 2026, at the University of Kansas Health System, Great Bend Campus. He was born Aug. 31, 1946, in Great Bend, Kans. the oldest son of Joseph W. and Eleanor Z. (Boor) Klug. Don graduated with his master’s in accounting from Kansas State University. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. more

After thirty years of supporting the County recycling program the county commission has decided to call it quits. It's not making any money. I didn't know the county was in business to more

When Ozark parent Ashley Vesley’s oldest daughter began kindergarten, Vesley quickly realized how much of her child’s day would now be spent at school instead of home. Wanting to stay connected and involved, she began looking for ways to support not only her daughter’s teacher, but West Elementary as a whole. more

Richard Leonard “Rik” Thomas more

Nixa High School senior Paige Morris of Nixa High School has been distinguished as one of the top academic students in the state through the 2026 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 2026. more

The Ozark Board of Education, at its March 13 meeting, voted to promote Dr. Elizabeth Dawson as executive director of special services for the 2026-27 school year. more

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is continuing to warn Missourians about ongoing scam text messages falsely claiming to be from the Missouri Department of Revenue or “Missouri DMV.” These fraudulent messages often state that the recipient has received a “Final Enforcement Notice” regarding overdue traffic tickets and threaten penalties if payment is not made immediately. more

On April 7, voters in Christian County will consider a ballot measure related to limiting property taxes known as Senate Bill 3. Public entities funded through property taxes — including schools, the Ozark and Nixa fire districts, senior services, and CC Links — want voters to understand the potential impact before heading to the polls. more

I am voting for Dr Cindy Baker and Amber Bryant for service on the Ozark Schools Board of Education. more

In the article titled "Ozark voters to decide whether to create charter commission" that appeared in the March 18 issue of the Christian County Headliner, it stated that the ballot issue would be voted on in the Nov. 7 election. This was incorrect. The issue will be voted on during the April 7 election. The editor sincerely regrets the error. The Headliner strives for accuracy in all of its reporting. If you spot an error in an article, you may report it by sending an email to stevec@ccheadliner.com to request a correction. more

Phyllis Simons more

Learn about local candidates on the April ballot through candidate interviews hosted by the Informed Voter Coalition, a collaboration of nonpartisan organizations. more

On April 7, 2026, Ozark voters have an important opportunity to strengthen local self-government by voting YES on the Ozark Charter (home rule) ballot measure. A city charter is a locally written “constitution” that lays out how our city government is organized and how it operates—tailored to Ozark’s needs instead of a one-size-fits-all set of state rules for fourth-class cities. Yes, Ozark is treated as a fourth-class according to the state’s legislature. A charter changes that. more

When someone says, “We’re here to lower your taxes,” hold onto your wallet and be careful what you wish for. more

Students at Century Elementary in Nixa got to experience what life was like in America before the American Revolution during Colonial Day on Friday, March 13. Students got to try their hand at weaving, silversmithing, and writing with a quill pen. They also had the opportunity to see how the colonial government worked in a simulated courtroom. Many of the students also wore clothing from the time period. more

A few weeks ago, when we experienced winter-like temperatures for a couple of days, I was adding wood to the stove in our room, which has lots of windows. I call it our nature room because we enjoy looking out to see birds, squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, deer, and turkeys in our backyard. more

I am sorry that the news didn't go through the last two weeks. There were several things I needed to share with my friends. more

On Tuesday, April 7, Christian County voters will go to the polls to make their voices heard. In addition to deciding whether to approve the Senate Bill Three measure, voters will also choose which candidates will hold positions on area school boards, city councils, and other offices. Here, several of the candidates make their arguments for why you should vote for them more

Margie E. Pyland more

The Nixa Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual NIXPO Business Expo at Nixa High School on Saturday, March 21. About 100 local businesses and organizations set up the booths at the high school, where they were able to meet community members throughout the day. The family-friendly event was free to the public and included various giveaways, activities, and raffle drawings. Here, a collection of pictures taken during NIXPO is available for viewing. Photos by Steve Chapman. more