We had two nice showers over the weekend. There was an inch-and-a-half each time. The yard grass stays wet each day. It looks like that is about to end for a while. more

It's that time of year again – back-to-school season! As a parent, maybe this makes you sad, and you're soaking up these last two weeks of summer as much as possible. Or maybe you're ready to send the little tykes on their way and enjoy some peace and quiet! more

CREID (Commercial Real Estate Investment Discussions) invites self-storage owners, operators, investors, developers, and industry service providers to the 2026 CREID Self-Storage Mixer on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 4 By 4 Brewing Company - Fremont Hills, 9003 Sawgrass Ave, right here in Nixa. The event is free to attend and includes complimentary drinks and food. Last year's mixer, also held at 4 By 4 Brewing, drew a record crowd of more than 75 storage professionals from across Southwest Missouri, and this year's gathering is expected to be even larger. more

I was on my way to Stockton Lake to go fishing the other day. She was driving an old Chevrolet pickup. At first glance, I thought there was no one driving until I saw a few gray curls sprouting above the seat and wrinkled hands holding on to the steering wheel. more

Each week gets so busy and many families are taking vacations before school starts again. It seems it was just out. more

Missouri is one of only a few states that still offers free access to all state parks and historic sites. The average Missourian contributes roughly $20 per year through the Parks, Soils and Water sales tax. That is less than the cost of a single park entrance fee in many states. This ballot measure has passed every year it has been on the ballot since 1984. Most times it has passed with a two-thirds majority, or greater. more

Our Friendship Club had a short meeting Monday morning to update a few activities. Then, a few of us made a drive down H Highway to Forsyth to try out a new small cafe. Some of the members had other commitments. Our 2026 Railroad Day was a success and plans are being made to improve for next year. We have been wearing the t-shirts that my granddaughter, Joey, designed. She will even improve for next year. She is around me and the history of Chadwick, so I am sure the next will include more of that. She can dig into all the books around here for ideas. more

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Tomato season is finally here, and I like to say that when it rains tomatoes, it pours tomatoes. Why can't the season be a little more spread out? One day you don't have a single ripe tomato, and the next you have twenty rotting on your kitchen counter. more

Two of the churches in town will begin Bible School on Monday evening. A lot of good things are being planned. more

Governor Mike Kehoe signed the FY2027 state operating and capital budget bills, after several volatile months as it relates to public transit funding. While the final budget preserves $2.5 million from Capitol Commission funds and $1.7 million from the State Transportation Fund for operations, state support remains below prior levels — down 37 percent from FY2025 and 64 percent since the Governor took office. more

Rivers were a big part of my life growing up, and still are. As a kid, I would dig for worms and catch grasshoppers and crickets, and go fishing. Sometimes it was with some buddies, but mostly, it was just me, my dog, and my fishing pole. We were poor back then, so I would bring home what I caught, and grandma would fry them up for supper. more

Lemon Shake-Up Icebox Cake more

It was so nice to see all the friends at the birthday party. I had to look twice to recognize some of them; it had been so long since I had seen a few of them. Several of the friends have had some illnesses. Here is wishing they will be better soon. more

My little girl Charleston isn't so little anymore. This past week, we celebrated her 11th birthday. As I was tucking her in the night before, I could feel the excitement. She had big plans for her special day. Thankfully, she looks like her mother, but I knew she was my daughter when she requested a mechanical bull at her birthday party. more

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We are about to the end of another month. My friends are commenting on how the time is flying by. My list keeps getting bigger. Some new curtains were made for one window. Now, the mood is here to be at the sewing machine more. more

To the Editor, more

So sorry the computer and phone were both a mess last Sunday evening while I was trying to get news sent in. Computers are great when all goes good. They can sure confuse us sometimes. more

As the celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday gets underway, my mind goes back 50 years to the Bicentennial celebrations of 1976. more

June is Dairy Month. It has been since 1937. more

Social media has become an addiction for many people. Too much time is spent every day scrolling through smartphones. It can affect your nervous system and sleep habits. Negative news on television can also be a problem. more

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jerry Lynn Lipe Michael, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who died on June 12, 2026 in Springfield, Mo.. more

He had no servants, yet they called Him Master. He had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives. The greatest man in history is Jesus. more

Marvin, a 99-year-old World War II veteran, stepped out onto his porch. It was Flag Day, a day that held special significance to him. It always brought back memories. Some were good, some were bad. To him, the flag was an important part of his life. more