City of Ava
City Cancels Regular Session – Calls Special Session Today
The Ava Board of Aldermen had previously canceled their regular session scheduled for this week on May 12th. On Tuesday, however, City Clerk Suzanne Welsh announced a special council meeting has been called for today (May 14), 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to hire lifeguards and staff for…
Read MoreAva Police Activity Report
Calls By Type 05/03/20 – 05/09/20 Alarm – 1 Animal Call – 2 Assist Agency – 3 Assist Agency (DCSO) – 1 Assist Agency (MSHP) – 1 Check Person – 4 Check Vehicle – 1 Check Well-Being – 2 C&I Driver – 1 Community Policing – 3 Disturbance, General -3 Harassment – 1 Juvenile Situation…
Read MoreNational Police Week May 10-16
Nation Pays Tribute to Service and Sacrifice of Law Enforcement ––Springfield Police Officer Chris Walsh to be honored. KANSAS CITY – In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Tim Garrison is recognizing the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and tribal law enforcement. The tribute is observed this year through May 16. “Although we…
Read MoreKindergarten Enrollment
Enrollment for kindergarten at Ava R-I for the fall of 2020 will be by appointment on Tuesday May 19, Wednesday May 20, & Friday May 22. To make an appointment, please call the elementary office at 417-683-5450. Our current office hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Packets may be picked up…
Read MoreMoving In
Michael Boyink/Herald A sign crew removes the Ava Victory Academy sign last week from the parking lot on Springfield Road. The new Dollar Tree sign is located at the northeast corner of the property, next to the driveway into McDonalds.
Read MoreGuidelines for Yard Sales
The City of Ava and Douglas County asked that all yard sales and garage sales hold off while the “Stay Home Missouri” orders were in place. Now that the state orders have been lifted, yard sales can be scheduled. Listed below are guidelines for those having yard sales in Douglas County during COVID-19. Consider having…
Read MoreActivity Report – From The Ava Police Dept.
Calls By Type 4/26/20 – 5/2/20 Alarm – 1 Animal Call – 2 Assist Agency – 3 Assist Person – 2 Check Person – 1 Check Person, Weapon – 1 Check Vehicle – 6 Community Event – 2 Community Policing – 4 Disturbance, Domestic – 3 Disturbance, General – 1 Disturbance, Noise – 2 Found…
Read MoreAva City Council: Reopening Businesses Closed Due to COVID-19, Planning to Open Pool On Schedule
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, April 28th the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter and Mayor Loftin reported that income generated by a city sales tax was down approximately $15,000 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Resolution #2020.04.01 The aldermen approved a resolution…
Read More– Activity Report – From The Ava Police Dept.
Calls By Type 4/19/20 – 4/25/20 Alarm – 1 Animal Call – 6 Assault – 1 Assault, Domestic – 1 Assist Agency – 2 Assist Agency (Medical) – 2 Assist Agency (MSHP) – 1 Check Building – 1 Check Person – 4 Check Vehicle – 5 Check Well-Being – 1 C&I Driver – 4 Community…
Read MorePrayer Convoy: Local Church Combines Transportation and Technology to Pray for Ava Businesses and Residents
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] ‘Cause we got a mighty convoy Rockin’ through the night Yeah, we got a mighty convoy Ain’t she a beautiful sight? Chip Davis / William Fries © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Maybe you are old enough to remember the 1975 C.W. McCall song Convoy. In the mid-70’s life was different. C.B.…
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