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Voters approve Sparta School District’s 21 cent no tax increase levy transfer
Impact 100 Ozark accepting grant applications through June 16
The Ozark Fire Protection District held a grand opening hose uncoupling ceremony for Station 3 on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Ozark Fire Protection District reopens Fire Station 3
From left: Kristin Jack, Alderman; Steve Vanderhoof, Presenter; Chief Lofton, Patriot Award Recipient; Scott Hackworth, Mayor; Bradley Maples, Alderman. Daniel Walker, Nominator, was not able to attend.
Clever Police Chief honored by Department of Defense
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Jeff Lofton, Clever Police Chief, was honored with a “Patriot” award in recognition of extraordinary support of its employees and family members of those who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.
From left: Police Chief Justin Arnold, Captain Derek Hill, Executive Director of Missouri Police Chiefs Association Robert Shockey, Lieutenant Jared Drye, Lieutenant Matt Jones.
Ozark Police Department receives MPCCF reaccreditation
The Ozark Police Department received certification of its accreditation from the Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation (MPCCF) for the third time last Monday, April 15.
OZARK'S ALEX NIMMO signals to his teammates after hitting a double.
Ozark comeback bid against COC leader Willard falls short in 3-2 eight-inning defeat
WILLARD — Once again, Hudson Roberts’ resiliency will be tested and once again, he’s looking forward to displaying his unending determination.
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Christian County A & M Society awards scholarships

The Christian County Agriculture & Mechanical Society awarded their sixth annual scholarships at a fish fry on April 20, 2024, in the Finley River Park.
Second grade teacher Payton Shelor with some of her students.

Grand opening: Ozark South Second Grade Restaurant

When Payton Shelor was in the second grade at South Elementary, she learned the importance of customer service, social skills, teamwork, time management and budgeting while participating in the Second Grade Restaurant.

Nixa Journalism wins awards sweepstakes

Nixa Journalism won the top Journalism Sweepstakes award at Missouri Southern State University’s Media Showcase event on April 10. The awards are based on student work for the journalism department’s four publications: Wingspan magazine, EagleAir TV broadcast news, the Eagle Yearbook and NixaJournalism.net.
Nixa High School Journalism students at the 2024 Journalism Day event.

Nixa Journalism wins big at Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association

Nixa High School Journalism students took home more than 30 awards and recognitions at the 2024 Journalism Day event hosted by the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association. Among the awards were two Best of Show winners and five All Missouri winners.
Danna Gopa files invoices during the Branson Job Olympics on March 27.

Ozark students learn valuable life skills at Job Olympics

It may not be a traditional Olympic event, but when Team Ozark swept the T-Shirt Folding Competition with first, second and third place at the Branson Job Olympics, Ozark students exploded with excitement and cheers.

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Nixa Journalism students at the National High School Journalism Convention April 4-6, 2024.

Nixa Journalism wins at national convention

Nixa Journalism students recently attended the National High School Journalism Convention April 4-6 in Kansas City. “Wingspan,” the student-produced news magazine, won second place in the convention’s news magazine Best of Show competition. EagleAir ranked 10th place in the Broadcast category.
A helicopter arrives on the scene during the Nixa High School “Docu-Drama” assembly on April 15, 2024.

Crash Course

First responders descended upon Nixa High School on Monday afternoon to participate in a “Docu-Drama” assembly for all junior year students. The scene was played out by student actors and depicted a car accident and student death, which showcased the consequences of impaired driving.
The Ozark Board of Education, from left, Guy Callaway, James Griffin, Amber Bryant, Sarah Adams Orr, Christina Tonsing, Mark Jenkins and Dustin Kirkman.

Ozark Board of Education welcomes new members

Ozark School District welcomed two newly-elected members to the Board of Education following the April 2 election. Newcomers James Griffin and Dustin Kirkman were sworn onto the Board at the April 11 meeting. The Board voted to elect Mark Jenkins to serve as president and Amber Bryant as vice president for the 2024-25 school year.
Nixa Fire Protection District’s new fire station is located at 710 N. McCroskey St.

Nixa Fire Protection District opens new fire station

The Nixa Fire Protection District held a grand opening hose uncoupling ceremony for its new fire station on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
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Joplin hires Nixa’s Drew Douglas as city’s first Director of Communications & Marketing

The City of Joplin is announcing the hiring of Drew Douglas as its first-ever Director of Communications and Marketing. Douglas will begin his new role with Joplin on April 22.

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OZARK LEFT-HANDED HITTERS (l-r) include Hudson Roberts, Rylan Sutton, Truman Griessel and Peyton Bullinger.
For Tigers' southpaw-swinging foursome, 'left felt right' first time they picked up bat
The way things have played out for Ozark in its first 25 games, the Tigers have had four left-handed hitters not only earn starting jobs but solidify themselves among the Tigers’ top batsmen.
NIXA'S PARKER MANN is all smiles following his three-run home run Friday.
Watching football highlights leads to Mann creating more Friday Night Lights fireworks
A fulfilling finish for Nixa Friday produced favorable feelings in regard to the Eagles playing under Friday Night Lights.
OZARK'S ETHAN BLANCHARD steals second base at Catholic on Friday.
Blanchard twins team to shine at plate and on mound in Ozark 10-6 victory at Catholic
SPRINGFIELD — As hitter’s background go, Ozark’s Ethan Blanchard prefers the view from the batter’s box at Catholic compared to the Tigers’ home confines.
CLEVER'S JACOB EDGE beats the tag of Greenwood's catcher at home plate Thursday.
New two-hole hitter Edge continues torrid clip, as Clever ups winning streak to nine
SPRINGFIELD — Jacob Edge never found himself on the edge of walking away from baseball, even while still toiling on Clever’s jayvee as a junior a year ago.
OZARK'S GEORGE REYNOLDS tags out a Glendale runner on a pick-off Wednesday.
Tigers manage just one extra-base hit among their 10 hits while doubled up by Glendale
Even on a day in which Ozark totaled 10 hits against one of the better pitchers in SWMO, the timing of the Tigers’ hits had plenty to do with their 6-3 loss to Glendale on Wednesday.
NIXA'S SHAELEE FRANCK controls the ball in the middle of a trio of Ozark players.
Super soph Franck establishing herself among SWMO's premier players
From the very start, Shaelee Franck took to soccer naturally and with unabashed enthusiasm, no matter the result.

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Clear Creek Golf Car and Utility Vehicles is located at 5801 N. 21st St. in Ozark.

Clear Creek Golf Car acquires Ozark Golf Cars

In January, Clear Creek Golf Car and Utility Vehicles, a 45-year distributor for Club Car based out of Ozark, acquired Ozark Golf Cars and Utility Vehicles, marking its fourth acquisition in three years. With the addition of Ozark Golf Car’s Ozark and Clinton locations, Clear Creek Golf Car has expanded from two stores to 11 within the last five years, acquiring the Club Car distributor in Little Rock in early 2021, then the Club Car distributor of Oklahoma and an E-Z-GO dealer in Russellville, Arkansas, in 2023.

Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes new officers and board members

The Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Chamber President/CEO Whitney Guison, are pleased to welcome new officers and board members to the board of directors, effective January 2024.
Nixa Hardware & Seed Company, located at 510 W. Mt. Vernon St., is celebrating 125 years of business in 2024.

Nixa Hardware & Seed Company celebrates 125 years

In 2024, Nixa Hardware & Seed Company (NH&SC) will be celebrating the remarkable milestone of 125 years in business. The store is currently located at 510 W. Mt. Vernon St. in Nixa.

County Collector’s office closed for holidays

The Christian County Collector’s office will be closed on the following dates:
Albers

Lucid TLC to feature the art of Dee Albers

Lucid TLC Studio & Art Gallery will host the art of area photographer Dee Albers as its featured artist for December. The exhibit will showcase many of Albers’ landscapes in prints and on canvas. The studio/gallery is located at 214 North Massey Boulevard. An opening night reception was held on Saturday, Dec. 2 for Albers’ exhibit.

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Education
Hedgecorth
The Ozark Board of Education voted to hire Robert Hedgecorth as the Executive Director of Finance & Business Operations at a special meeting March 4. The finance position became available following the hiring of Dr. Lori Wilson as the District’s superintendent in December. Wilson had been serving in dual roles as interim superintendent and chief financial officer.
Johnson
Spokane R-VII announced Mr. Glen Johnson as the Spokane Middle School principal and Spokane R-VII Athletic Director for the 2024-2025 school year. Current principal, Dr. Joel Carey, is retiring at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Ozark staff, students and community members cut the ribbon for Ozark Middle School's new storm shelter.
Ozark Middle School (OMS) was filled with laughter, joy and singing on March 8, 2024, as the Ozark community, state and local representatives, school and District staff and OMS choir students gathered to cut the official ribbon for the OMS storm shelter, classrooms, offices and new entrance.
Agriculture and Electrical Distribution Systems Building rendering.
The Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) Board of Trustees approved an additional $312,948 to expand the planned Agriculture and Electrical Distribution Systems Building at the Richwood Valley campus in Nixa. The building project will grow by nearly 3,000 square feet, bringing the facility’s total footprint to 19,600 square feet.
Eslinger
The State Board of Education (State Board) announced last week that Senator Karla Eslinger will assume the role as the state’s next commissioner for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) effective June 1, 2024, after concluding her work in the Missouri Senate during the 2024 legislative session.

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Dear Friends and Neighbors of Nixa,

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