Comment Period Extended for Mark Twain National Forest Proposed Recreation Changes
ROLLA, Mo. –– Mark Twain National Forest is seeking comments on proposed changes to its developed recreation sites. The changes are needed to provide a sustainable recreation program for the public to enjoy. After an internal review of all 159 developed recreation sites on the Forest, along with initial public input, the Forest developed…
Read MoreLittle Farm Store Hosts Circus-Themed July 4th Celebration
The Little Farm Store, located just outside of Seymour, Missouri is hosting a free circus-themed Independence Day event with activities for the kids, photo ops, live music, gift card drawings, and farm fresh food. The farm-to-table restaurant will be reopening Saturday, July 4th with a newly renovated parking area and new summer menu. Available food…
Read MoreNow Available: Ava R-1 Digital Sports Scrapbook
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] You might remember the Ava football team won a game or two this season. Boys basketball, girls volleyball and girls basketball also did well. To help commemorate this truncated school year we’ve created a digital sports scrapbook with: 130 articles from specific games and meets. 100’s of additional photos that didn’t…
Read MoreAva R-1 School Board Approves Raises For Teachers & Bus Drivers, Switches to Local Auditor
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] The Ava R-1 School Board held a budgetary meeting on Thursday, June 25th at 5:30 P.M. During the hour-long meeting, the board voted on the following action items: Budget Amendments for 2019-2020 School Year Dr. Dial reported that the school had seen $576,959 in additional revenue for the 19/20 school year.…
Read MoreDouglas County Roads: Where Did the Road Tax Money Go?
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] We’re not done with elections this year. While the June 2nd Municipal Election settled races for the Ava R-1 School Board and Ava City Aldermen, there’s another election coming up. On August 4th, Missouri will hold a Primary Election. Voters will have the opportunity to vote for state-level positions including Governor,…
Read MoreArea 4th of July Schedules
By Michael Boyink / [email protected] The Fourth of July is this Saturday. Many businesses and government agencies will close their doors on Friday so employees can celebrate and spend time with family and friends. The holiday schedule for many local agencies appears to the right. If your destination isn’t on the list, call ahead and see…
Read MoreAva City Council Selects Construction Company for Square Improvements, Approves Zoning Changes
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, June 23rd, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter reminded residents that the end of the fiscal year is only a few days away. Ordinance 1074 Conflict of Interest In a 3-0 vote, the Aldermen approved this…
Read MoreCARES Money Creates Confusion for Counties
by Madison McVan and Claire Colby of the Missouri School of Journalism, with Michael Boyink of the Douglas County Herald More than $2 billion in coronavirus response money is floating around Missouri, but it’s currently unclear how and when officials will spend it all. The federal government sent $2.38 billion to Missouri as part of…
Read MoreSpecial Ava R-1 School Board Meeting
The Ava R-1 School Board met in a special session on Friday, June 19. The meeting was to appoint a Treasurer for the school that had proper bonding per School Board Policy BCC-1. Recently-elected Treasurer Deana Parsick resigned the position, and Monica Ray, District Bookkeeper was appointed to the position until she retires on July…
Read MoreStock Horse Show Winners
The Ava Saddle Club held their 2nd Annual Stock Horse Show on Saturday June 20th with a great turn-out. There were a variety of ranch horse classes including trail, reining and boxing, and speed classes including barrels, poles and flag race. The high point winners in the ranch horse classes received custom nose bands. The…
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