The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Foundation announced that Nixa High School students Sergio Pulbere, Landon Carson, Jackson Coleman and Alexander Deatherage won the Spring 2023 Stock Market Game competition for the entire state of Missouri. The Stock Market Game in personal finance simulates trading, buying and selling stocks. more

The Better Business Bureau® (BBB) St. Louis has revoked BBB Accreditation of Premiere Exterior Solutions of Nixa for violating BBB’s Accreditation Agreement. more

According to Mike Klinger, Past Exalted Ruler (PER), Trustee and Christian County Elks Public Relations, one highlight of the year at any Elks Lodge is a Mother’s Day celebration. Christian County Elks #2777 of Ozark honored the Elks Mothers last Friday for PER Steak Night. All mothers in attendance received a carnation and were entered into a drawing for a beautiful Hydrangea table centerpiece. Thirteen centerpieces were raffled off to the delight of some lucky moms. more

Last week, the Ozark Fire Protection District assembled a new boat for its Swift Water Rescue Team. The 15.5-foot Inmar inflatable boat has a 40 hp Honda motor and took about a year to manufacture, along with its customized trailer. more

Over 200 art pieces from Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Branson and Willard competed in the Central Ozarks Conference (COC) art show, hosted by Nixa this month. The show was comprised of the best pieces from the surrounding COC schools. Nixa students won four of the five top awards: more

This past weekend, the Nixa Archery Team placed 2nd overall while competing in the National Archery In The Schools Program (NASP) Archery IBO/3D Eastern Nationals (JROTC Division) in Louisville, Kentucky. more

Throughout the country, during the first week in May, all Elks lodges — over 1,900 in the United States — take part in Elks National Youth Week and Community Appreciation. more

The Nixa Utilities electric department has earned a platinum level designation as a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) from the American Public Power Association (APPA). Chris Huett, Assistant Electric Superintendent, represented Nixa Utilities in accepting the award, which honors public utilities for providing reliable and safe electric service. more

On March 25, the membership and board of the Christian County Friends of the Library (FOL) approved a $20,000 donation to the Christian County Library. more

Could a ten-year-old invent the next Uber? Find out at the Ozark Children’s Business Fair, showcasing children’s entrepreneurial genius. more

Earlier this year, Christian County participated in a one and a half day workshop for the development of integrated strategies to effectively identify and respond to the needs of justice-involved adults with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. more

On May 1, 2023, Governor Mike Parson announced 169 school districts and charter schools have received grants from the newly created School Safety Grant Program. Sparta R-III School District is one of the schools receiving a School Safety Grant in the amount of $150,000. more