City of Ava
No Deal: City of Ava Rejects Offer to Lease Former Rawlings Building to Potential Medical Marijuana Business
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] In a closed session during the regularly-scheduled August 13th meeting, the Ava Board of Alderman voted to decline a proposed lease of the former Rawlings building at 504 NW Springfield Road. The lease offer came from Show-Me Natural Gardens, a local effort which, according to its Facebook page, “aims to be…
Read MoreMayor Loftin Updates Council on Generators, Wellhouse Repairs, and Other City Projects
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, August 27th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter mentioned that the city will be audited starting the week of September 16th. Memorial Bricks Mayor Loftin reported that the initial memorial brick project is complete. The City…
Read MoreActivity Report From The Ava Police Dept.
Reggie Johnson, Chief Phone 417-683-2900 – Answered 24 Hours a Day August 11, 2019 – August 17, 2019 Calls By Type Abandoned Vehicle – 1 Animal Call – 3 Assault – 1 Assist Agency – 6 Assist Person -1 Check Person – 3 Check Vehicle – 4 Check Well Being – 4 Code Enforcement – 1 Disturbance, Domestic –…
Read MoreMemorial Bricks Installed at City Park
Michael Boyink/Herald City workers began installing the memorial bricks at the Ava City Park last Thursday. (Top) the semi-circular monument connects to the paved path just East of the footbridge. (Left) Bricks were purchased by locals in memory of loved ones who served in the armed forces. (Right) Wayne Mallow readies another brick to go in.
Read MoreAva City Council Awards Project Bids, Renews Housing Commissioner Term
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, August 13th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. City Finances City Treasurer Peggy Porter was absent, due to illness in her family. Her submitted report showed city funds up approximately $165K from last month. Traffic and Vehicle Noise Ordinance The aldermen unanimously…
Read MoreActivity Report – From The Ava Police Dept.
Reggie Johnson, Chief Phone 417-683-2900–Answered 24 Hours a Day Calls By Type July 28 – August 3 Animal Call – 4 Assist Agency – 11 Check Person – 4 Check Vehicle – 1 Check Well-Being – 2 C&I Driver – 1 Civil – 1 Community Event – 2 Community Policing – 6 Disturbance, General – 1 Disturbance, Noise…
Read MoreC.H.A.R.T. to Host Chamber Lunch
DATE: Tuesday, August 13th at Noon. LOCATION: Ava Lions Club, 309 N Jefferson Street in Ava. HOST: Douglas County CHART (Community Health Assistance Resource Team). MENU: Pizza, salad, drink, and a sweet snack.
Read MoreResale Shop in Brownbranch Opens
Michael Boyink/Herald The Big White Farmhouse at Brownbranch, a new resale shop/thrift store located at 122 Campbell Ranch Road in Brownbranch celebrated its grand opening last week with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. In the photo are (left to right) Judy Shields, Ava Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Grace Hartman, Ken Thomas, Sarah Hartman,…
Read MoreActivity Report From The Ava Police
Reggie Johnson, Chief Phone 417-683-2900– Answered 24 Hours a Day Calls By Type July 21 – July 27 Animal Call – 2 Assault – 1 Assist Agency – 9 Check Building – 1 Check Person – 3 Check Vehicle – 2 Civil – 1 Community Event – 1 Community Policing – 6 Disturbance, General – 2 Follow-up – 1…
Read MoreAva City Council Hears Water Rate Analysis, Approves Medical Marijuana Ordinance
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, July 23rd, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. Water/Sewer Rate Study Rates consultant Carl Brown of GettingGreatRates.com delivered a summary of his recent water/sewer rate study. Looking at the city’s water and sewer offerings as a business, Brown’s work included modeling different…
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