Stop by Spokane School District later this month and you will see a clear message throughout the district — there is always hope for the future. Thanks to a Silver Dollar City Foundation grant, the district is laser-focused on spreading a message of hope to students and parents. more

On Feb. 18, Nixa High School’s a cappella choir, “Nixapella,” participated in the International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA, the same competition featured in the movie “Pitch Perfect”) quarterfinals at Liberty High School. This region is one of the most competitive in the country, drawing competitors from across five states. Nixapella, in only its third year of existence, not only won the entire competition, they beat the winners from the previous two years. more

Are you, or someone you know, an author in the area? The Christian County Library is hosting a Local Authors Expo this spring — but first, authors are needed. more

The annual election for the Christian County Health Department Board of Trustees will be held on April 2, 2024. Christian County voters will decide which candidates will fill three open seats on the five-person Board of Trustees. Those elected will each serve a four-year term in the position. more

The City of Nixa has opened up bidding for graphic design services, photography services and videography services. The city is looking for qualified and talented local creative professionals to establish a contract for hourly work. more

The Ozark Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 Ozark Community Awards Banquet this past Saturday, Feb. 17 at The Ozark Community Center. more

At a special board meeting Feb. 5, the Ozark Board of Education approved the hire of Sgt. John Wilkerson as the director of school police starting for the 2024-25 school year. more

Lucid TLC Arts is moving to a new location in downtown Nixa. The art gallery, owned by artist Tiffany Collins, is moving from 214 N. Massey Blvd. to 111 South Main St. more

Nixa’s Aetos Center for the Performing Arts is celebrating its one year anniversary this month. more

The Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Nixies Award Gala this past Saturday, Feb. 10 at Ozarks Event Center in Nixa. more

The University of Missouri Extension Council of Christian County held its annual election in January, resulting in the addition of two new council members and the re-election of one incumbent member. more

The Ozark Parks & Recreation Department plans to plant new trees at Finley River and Neil Grubaugh parks after a tree company removed 24 trees in the Fall of 2023. more