City of Ava
Vaccine Clinic Completely Booked
According to the Douglas County Health Department, “the COVID vaccine clinic for this Saturday at the MOCH Wellness Center is full. We cannot accept anymore appointments. We hope to receive more vaccine in the near future to hold additional clinics.” Follow the Health Department Facebook Page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyHealthDepartment
Read MoreAva City Council: Sidewalk Repair, Boom Truck Repair, Committee Appointments
On Tuesday, January 26th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter reported that the city funds were in good shape. She reminded the board that the balances were not a cash balance, but rather the value of city liabilities subtracted from the value…
Read MoreAva School Board and Mayor Are Only Local Races
According to the Ava R1 Public Schools, there are now five candidates for the two seats opening up. Jason Churchill and Carole Floyd join Chance Dry, Rory Boeddeker, and incumbent Deana Parsick on the ballot. Skyline and Plainview will have no elections as their expiring incumbents have refiled with no competition. The Ava city ballot…
Read MoreAva R-1 School Board Votes to Allow Homeschoolers to Participate in MSHSAA Activities
The Ava R-1 School Board held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 21st at 6:30 p.m. Principal/Director Reports Ava Elementary School Principal Dr. Clint Hall mentioned the coverage Mrs. Lawlers class recently got in the Herald for the facemask experiment they were doing. Middle School Principal Patty Nelson highlighted recent donations from Walmart. Ava…
Read MoreCircuit Law Day January 21, 2021
During Circuit law day on January 21, 2021, the following defendants were sentenced to the Department of Corrections: Daniel Wier, 21, Ava, was ordered to serve 120 days in prison after admitting to violating his probation. Wier was ordered to complete the Institutional Treatment Program while in the Department of Corrections. The original offense occurred…
Read MoreAva City Council: Police Chief Johnson to Retire, Sgt. Overcast to Fill Role
On Tuesday, January 12th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. Closed Session During closed session the council the aldermen voted 3-0 to promote Ava Police Sergeant David Overcast to Police Chief following current Police Chief Reggie Johnson’s retirement on May 31, 2021. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter…
Read MoreMartin Luther King Day Closures
The Martin Luther King holiday is being observed Monday, Jan. 18, with most financial institutions and government agencies closing their doors for the holiday. Locally, offices in the Douglas County Courthouse and City of Ava will close for day, along with the Douglas County Library. Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday, consequently post…
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School Board Now a Race
According to the Ava R1 Public Schools, there are now three candidates for the two seats opening up. Chance Dry joins incumbent Deana Parsick and Rory Boeddeker on the April ballot. Other candidates can register in the school district administration office located at 303 Martin Avenue, in Ava, during regular business hours between 8:00…
Read MoreStorm Sirens
The Ava storm sirens will be tested on Wednesday, January 13th at 10:00 a.m. In case of inclement weather, the testing will take place on Thursday, January 14th at 10:00 a.m.
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