City of Ava
Library Closed for Good Friday
The Douglas County Public Library will be closed Friday, April 2, in observance of Good Friday.
Read MoreAva Head Start Enrolling for Next Year
Ava Head Start is accepting children’s applications for the coming school year. Children must be three or four years old on or before July 31, 2021. We encourage parents to discover what Head Start offers. You are invited to call us at 417-683-5217 or stop by the Ava Head Start Center located 2 miles down…
Read MoreWoman Sues Ava Police, Claims Husband Died as Officer Knelt On His Back
Ava City Council Votes to Join Shield Solutions, Begins Smart Meter Implementation
Associate Court Day
During Associate Court Day on March 18, 2021, there was a total of 94 criminal cases on the docket with some still being conducted by video. There were 20 felony cases, 63 misdemeanor cases and 11 infractions. There were 18 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and 10 failure to appear warrants were issued. Six cases…
Read MoreChild Abuse Prevention Month
Ava Flag Design Contest – Deadline Extended
The Ava Lions Club, in association with the Ava Art Guild, is sponsoring a contest to design a flag for the City of Ava. The contest is open to everyone and the City Council will select the winning design. The updated deadline is March 31st. All entries must be in color, 12” x 16”, or…
Read MoreCity Aldermen Approve Training Reimbursement Plan for Police Officers
by Michael Boyink [email protected] On Tuesday, March 9th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter said city finances were “steady” with $3.65 Million. She said the city was continuing to move funds into cash reserve funds with the goal of building to 3…
Read MoreAbsentee Voting Open
Absentee voting for Ava Mayor and the Ava R-1 School Board is open for residents at the Douglas County Clerks Office. The schedule is: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. [Until April 6th]. Saturday, April 3rd 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday, April 5th 8 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. April…
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