City of Ava | The Board of Aldermen | Agenda for Tuesday, 4-28
CITY OF AVA, MISSOURI THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN AGENDA 404 S JEFFERSON ST AVA, MO 65608 April 28, 2026 5:00 PM Call to Order: Mayor Roll Call of aldermen: III. Approve or Amend Agenda: Approval of Minutes: April 14, 2026 Public address to the board: Diana Middleton; Matthew Rowe Order of Business:…
Read MoreCity Leaders, Advocates Mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Ava
Ava Mayor Kirk Pueppke (left) signs a proclamation designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month while Brenda Lewis of Christos House (right) looks on. April has been officially proclaimed Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Ava, as city officials and local advocates work to raise awareness and support prevention efforts in the community. Mayor Kirk…
Read MoreWear Blue this Sunday: Go Blue Child Abuse Awareness Sunday
April 26 is Go Blue Child Abuse Awareness Sunday The Go Blue Child Abuse Awareness Committee asks people to wear blue on Sunday April 26 in recognition of those who are affected by child abuse. The idea is to promote awareness of how serious this problem is. The hope is that individuals and…
Read MoreAva Airport to Gain Weather System as Police Unit Targets Warrants
After Mayor Pueppke performed the swearing-in ceremony of City Clerk Welsh, Welsh performed the swearing-in ceremonies for all newly elected officials, as well as the approved nominations recommended by Mayor Pueppke. The Ava Board of Aldermen met April 14 at City Hall, certifying election results, approving agreements related to airport improvements and infrastructure, and…
Read MoreAva Man Booked on Meth, Paraphernalia Charges After K-9 Alert
An Ava man was arrested April 14, 2026, following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Lloyd Yost, 56, of Ava, was taken into custody by Deputy Sam Evans and Sgt. Aaron Box after a stop for an equipment violation at the intersection of…
Read MoreTexarkana Arrest Leads to Return on Douglas County Warrant
A man wanted on a Douglas County probation violation warrant was arrested April 7, 2026, in Texarkana, Arkansas, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Ross Rains was taken into custody on an active warrant for violating probation related to a prior conviction for possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine. According to authorities, Rains pleaded…
Read MoreU.S. Marshals Arrest Man on Douglas County Capias Warrant
A man wanted on a Douglas County warrant was taken into custody April 15, 2026, in Greene County by members of Operation Relentless Pursuit and the U.S. Marshals Service, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Ronnie Collins was arrested on a capias no-bond warrant for stealing a motor vehicle. The charge stems from an…
Read MoreDouglas County Warrant Leads to Arrest of Texas Man
A Texas man was arrested on a Douglas County warrant stemming from a 2025 investigation, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Demeng Childress, 57, of Terrell, Texas, was taken into custody on charges of stealing a motor vehicle and first-degree property damage. Authorities said the charges are connected to an incident investigated by Deputy…
Read MoreFrom Banquet Plans to Patriots Parade, Chamber Maps Out Busy Spring
The Ava Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, April 14, at the Ava Lions Club, with Executive Director Judy Shields leading discussion on upcoming events, business updates and community initiatives. Shields highlighted the Chamber’s Spring Membership Banquet set for Saturday, April 25, themed around the 250th birthday of America. Members were encouraged to sponsor and decorate…
Read More“Who Can They Tell?”: Community Urged to Protect Vulnerable Children
The “Go Blue” Child Abuse Awareness activities continue through the month of April. If you drive through the square in Ava you should see the posters featuring the words, “Safe Kids Bloom” with the brightly colored flower blossoms painted on them, there should be a banner, some blue lights, and several pinwheels spinning away. All…
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