City of Ava

In last week’s Herald we wrote that Mayor Loftin testified in favor of Senate Bill 508.  That’s incorrect. Ava Mayor Loftin testified  against Senate Bill 508, which means he testified in favor of the Grain Belt Express.  The language of bill 508 is such that you have to be against the bill in order to…

In last week’s Herald we wrote that Mayor Loftin testified in favor of Senate Bill 508.  That’s incorrect. Ava Mayor Loftin testified  against Senate Bill 508, which means he testified in favor of the Grain Belt Express.  The language of bill 508 is such that you have to be against the bill in order to…

On Tuesday, April 27th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter said she was working on the rough draft of next year’s budget, mainly waiting on departmental supervisors to submit capital projects for the year. Fire Department Grant The city is moving forward…

By Doug Berger After 26 plus years being involved in the healing arts, the Touch of Healing Wellness Center, is the first brick and mortar location Christina Chiffo has ever had to put all her services together and share her knowledge. She has worked with a chiropractic neurologist, worked with massage and body treatments at…

On Tuesday, April  11th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. Ordinance 1090 The Aldermen voted to approve the results of the municipal election last week as certified by Douglas County Clerk Karry Davis. Oath of Office Burrely Loftin was sworn in as Mayor.   Suzanne Welsh was sworn…

The American Legion Post 112 in Ava recently honored local first-responders and a student with awards. The Post awarded Law Enforcement Officer of the Year to Reggie Johnson, Chief of the Ava Police Department. Firefighter of the year went to Curley Rawlins of the City of Ava fire crew. EMT of the year went to…