The City of Ozark recently announced Cameron Smith has been appointed as the new assistant city administrator. The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Monday night, Oct. 21, 2024, to approve the recommendation from City Administrator Eric Johnson. more

Nixa and Ozark Tractor Supply Company stores each hosted a Hometown Heroes event this past Saturday, Oct. 26. The events were held in conjunction with a nationwide program from the company that honored military service members, veterans and first responders. more

Show Me Christian County recently announced the launch of Explore Christian County, the ultimate resource for discovering the very best of what our community has to offer. Developed with the support of local chambers of commerce, cities and private investors, and inspired by an exciting collaboration with National Geographic Traveller UK, this project is a celebration of everything that makes Christian County unique. more

For over 30 years, community members have come together to celebrate the Sparta Persimmon Days Festival. This year’s Persimmon Days was held at Sparta’s Roller Park Oct. 18-19. more

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

Ask a South Elementary third grader what the three branches of government are, and chances are they will not only be able to tell you, but they can give you real-world examples. That is because, during the month of September, students learned about the state of Missouri, including the history, the Constitution, how the government is run and how it functions with checks and balances. 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 National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) recently renewed the membership of Volunteers in Medicine Christian County (VIMCC), which provides free medical care to eligible residents of Christian and adjacent counties. more

The Christian County Library is partnering with Alps Pharmacy to offer walk-in vaccine clinics at all four branch locations. Flu and COVID boosters are available for anyone aged 7 and older, with parent or guardian consent. These vaccines will be administered by licensed pharmacists. Most insurances are accepted and both vaccines are free for individuals over the age of 60. more

The Ozark Fire Protection District beat out the Ozark Police Department 19-12 at the inaugural Ozark Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. 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

Ozark Junior High School (OJH) hosted its second annual Team Day on Sept. 20, an event designed to foster teamwork, school spirit and a sense of belonging among students. The day focused on bringing students together to learn the importance of collaboration in a fun and engaging way, while also helping them bond with their teams. 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

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announced Missouri Route 14, Christian County Route T and Greene County Route ZZ will be closed Oct. 21-24 for pipe work. MoDOT crews will be replacing collapsed pipes underneath the roads. more

Ozark High School's choir students hit a high note at the 2024 South Central All-District Honor Choir auditions on Sept. 21. A remarkable 28 students were selected, with nine earning spots in the top 25 of their voice parts — qualifying them for a shot at the prestigious All-State Choir. more

During the annual conference of the Missouri Library Association (MLA) last month, the Christian County Library was presented with The Excellence in Genealogy and Local History Award for the “Uncovering History: Gravestone Cleaning” program. 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

Ozark School District announced that Ozark High School (OHS) senior Gabriel Wheeler has been named a National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist. Gabriel was selected as a semi-finalist based on his performance on the PSAT last school year. more

Thousands of people braved the heat this past weekend to attend the 50th annual Ozark Craft Fair at the Finley River Park. About 350 vendors were set up for the festival, providing an array of arts, crafts, food and more for people to enjoy. more

On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the county elected officials hosted an appreciation fish fry lunch for all Christian County Employees on the South Lawn of the Historic Courthouse on the Ozark Square. more

Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, a non-profit organization based out of St. Louis that plants and grows trees, delivered a truckload of trees on Thursday, Oct. 3 that will soon be planted in Ozark parks and other neighboring communities. Spire employees unloaded the new trees at the Ozark Community Center and various parks and recreation employees picked up the plants to bring them to their final destinations. 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

The inaugural Ozark Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game is set to take place Oct. 12, 2024. This event will feature a thrilling matchup between the firefighters of the Ozark Fire Protection District and the officers of the Ozark Police Department. Held at the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex (4400 N. 19th St., Ozark), this event promises to bring together friends and families from across the Ozarks community for a day of entertainment and supporting our local heroes. 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