City of Ava
George the Peacock Dead at 10 Years Old
For nearly three years, the resolute perseverance and caw-cawing of a neighborhood peacock has wafted through the southeast section of town, near water tower hill. Wandering far from home, the peacock came to town and found a new roosting spot at the residence of Gerald and Pat Nall on SE 5th Street, and every mating…
Read MoreCity Receives Grant for Electric Upgrades; Council Appoints Airport Manager
By Sue Curry Jones Mayor David Norman and the Ava Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, June 28, at 5:00 p.m. Councilmen Stan Lovan, Leon Harris, Burrely Loftin and Keith Jones were present. During the board meeting, Ewell Lawson from the Missouri Public Utility Alliance presented the City of Ava and Mayor David Norman a…
Read MoreAldermen Hold June 14 Meeting
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen met Tuesday, June 14, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, with four aldermen present –– Burrely Loftin, Stan Lovan, Leon Harris and Keith Jones. Mayor David Norman was absent. Burrely Loftin, president of the board, facilitated the meeting. Councilmen held a closed session meeting, and according…
Read MoreCity Council Hires Police Officer; New Venue for Recycling Looks Promising
By Sue Curry Jones Convening for the last business session in May, the Ava Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, May 24 at 5:00 p.m. Councilmen present were Stan Lovan, Leon Harris and Burrely Loftin. East Ward Alderman Keith Jones was absent. Acting on recommendations from the planning and zoning commission, councilmen approved rezoning two…
Read MoreAldermen Hold May 10 Meeting
By Sue Curry Jones On Tuesday, in council session, Administrative Director Peggy Porter advised the City of Ava made several large payments this month, concluding financial obligations on a number of projects. And, in spite of the outlays, balances remained steady at $1.8 million. During closed session, the board of aldermen hired the proposed roster…
Read MoreNational Nursing Home Week Recognized
Ava Mayor David Norman was at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Monday to present a proclamation in recognition of National Nursing Home Week, May 8-14. In the photo above are residents (seated from left): LaVern Ashby, James Jones, James Halcomb, Pinky Zirkle and Lillian Current. In back are Shelly Stout, social services; residents Trenta Jones…
Read MoreAva’s New Roundabout In Place
We were told it was coming, but no one knew when. Then Wednesday morning, without warning or announcement, MoDOT workers began measuring marking and laying out the roundabout that is now in place at the intersection of North Jefferson and NW 12th Avenue near Davis Tire & Wheel. Striping was completed Wednesday afternoon, as shown…
Read MoreCity Council Takes First Step Toward Major Municipal Airport Improvements
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, April 26, at 5:00 p.m., with aldermen Stan Lovan, Leon Harris, Burrely Loftin and Keith Jones present for the session. The meeting agenda offered several matters for discussion, but overall, the airport improvement grant was the most important topic discussed during the meeting.…
Read MoreSears Hometown Store In Ava Will Open In June
It was announced this week that a new Sears Hometown Store Within A Store will be opening in Ava, located inside the Cooper Lumber True Value Hardware. The store will open in mid to late June of 2016. “We are delighted to have local business owners and residents, Scott and Sandy Fleetwood and their team…
Read MoreMeter Funding Exceeds Expectations; Council Approves Annual Appointments
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, April 12, with council members Stan Lovan, Leon Harris, Burrely Loftin and Keith Jones in attendance. Mayor David Norman presided. Updating on city financials, Peggy Porter, administrative director, noted fund balances remain steady with a balance of nearly $1.9 million, but several large…
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