MSU – 2020 Wall of Fame Honors Six
by University Communications At the end of your career, how will you define success? Missouri State University faculty and staff members who made an impact on students and campus life are honored with induction to the Wall of Fame each year. Six honored for contributions to campus The Board of Governors voted today (May 14)…
Read MoreSnoop: On Interviewing Politicians
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, June 2nd, Ava and Douglas County will have the Municipal Election that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed back in April. While recent heavy rains have damaged many local roads and made the County Commissioner race more interesting, my focus today is the ever-lingering “big story” in Ava. School busing. The…
Read MoreDrury Announces Customizable Master of Integrative Leadership
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Drury University announces the Master of Integrative Leadership degree program, which allows students to create a customizable graduate degree using stackable certificates. Students can earn a certificate quickly – in as little as nine months –then go on to complete their unique master’s degree if they choose. Six certificate programs focused on…
Read MoreActivity Report – From The Ava Police Dept.
Calls By Type 5/10/20 to 5/16/20 Abandoned 911 Call – 1 Alarm – 2 Animal Call – 7 Assault – 1 Assist Agency – 3 Assist Agency (Medical) – 1 Assist Person – 1 Check Person – 4 Check Vehicle – 3 Civil – 1 Disturbance, Domestic – 2 Disturbance, General – 2 Disturbance, Noise…
Read MorePublic Notice
The County Commissioners would like to purchase (2) used graders with low hours or one new grader, comparable to 770 or 670 John Deere Grader, 14 foot moldboard, front scarifier and accessories. Bids must be submitted by Thursday, June 4, 2020. Bids should be sent to: Douglas County Commission PO Box 398 Ava, MO 65608…
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Douglas County Commission is taking bids on Lawn Services for the Douglas County Jail, located 900 Industrial Road. Bid must include proof of liability insurance. For additional information contact the Douglas County Commission at 417-683-6080. Bids must be submitted by Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. bids should be sent to: Douglas Count Commission…
Read MoreAva R-1 Senior Awards
by Michael Boyink [email protected] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the normal year-end Ava R-1 Senior Awards were delivered via a YouTube video, rather than during an all-school assembly. The full video can be found at youtu.be/dhQP360DYD4. Below are the award details. Ava Alumni Thomas Kay Yeoman Memorial Scholarship: Emaly Keyes Karcee McFarlin Haley Hererra Grace…
Read MorePrevious Pandemic: 1918 Lockdown Lasted 80 Days
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] In 1918, they sheltered at home for 80 days – from October 10 to January 6, 1919. That was to help stop the spread of the so-called “Spanish Flu” (suspected then of being intentionally released by the Germans.) Here in 2020, our shelter at home lasted for 31 days – starting…
Read MorePSC Considering Recovery of Past-Due Customers after COVID-19 Emergency
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Public Service Commission has opened a working case to consider best practices for recovery of past-due customer payments after the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. “As part of their response to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency and attendant economic disruptions, most Missouri utilities have taken steps to suspend customer disconnection efforts for…
Read MoreMay 21–27 is Mailbox Improvement Week
Each year, the Postal Service™ designates the third full week of May as Mailbox Improvement Week to encourage customers on city motorized, rural, or contract delivery service routes (formerly highway contract box delivery routes) to examine and, where necessary, improve the appearance of their mailboxes. Neat, attractive mailboxes make a significant contribution to the appearance…
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