Missouri Dairy Farmers’ $6.9 Billion Industry Is Recognized in June 1
June is Dairy Month in Missouri. In honor of Missouri’s $6.9 billion dairy industry, Governor Mike Parson has proclaimed June as Dairy Month in Missouri. Missouri is home to 77,000 dairy cattle on more than 2,200 farms across the state. The production, processing and distribution of dairy products creates more than 24,000 jobs for Missourians. …
Read MoreEarthTalk®- From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine
Dear EarthTalk: I am adding a deck onto my house this summer and wonder which decking materials (wood or otherwise) are the greenest? — Bill A., San Francisco, CA As the weather warms up, we gravitate toward the outdoors, and what better way to enjoy the sunshine than on your very own deck. If you…
Read MoreMercy Springfield Communities Loosens Visitor Restrictions
One visitor allowed with hospitalized patients SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (June 11, 2020) – Beginning tomorrow, June 12, at 6 a.m., Mercy’s hospitalized patients will be allowed to have one visitor per day. This is effective at: Mercy Hospital Springfield Mercy Hospital Aurora Mercy Hospital Cassville Mercy Hospital Lebanon Mercy St. Francis Hospital Visitors will have their…
Read MoreGovernor Parson Announces Missouri Will Fully Reopen, Enter Phase 2 of Recovery Plan on June 16
JEFFERSON CITY – Pending expiration of Phase 1 on June 15, Governor Mike Parson announced today that Missouri will fully reopen and enter Phase 2 of its “Show Me Strong Recovery” Plan on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. “It is truly incredible to think about how far Missouri has come since March. At that time, no…
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HOTO 4th of July Celebration Canceled
On Monday, June 8th, Brandee Cutbirth of Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare (HOTO) announced that the annual 4th of July Celebration would be canceled for 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We feel that we cannot safely conduct the events that have historically been our responsibility to put on for our community.” Cutbirth went on…
Read MoreAva R-1 Prom Canceled
According to Ava R-1 High School Principal Dr. Teresa Nash, the 2020 Prom has been canceled. Dr Nash cited “concerns with social distancing and capacity guidelines” as the reasoning for canceling the event. Graduation for the class of 2020 is still scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Silvey Field in Ava. While the event is open…
Read MoreAva City Council: Aldermen, Clerk, Treasurer, Police Chief Begin New Terms
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, October 8th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter reported that the city’s finances were “doing very well” with $2.7 Million in reserves. Porter did note that this was the last month of the fiscal year so…
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