City of Ava
City Council Holds Meeting Nov. 25
By Sue Curry Jones Ava Board of Aldermen and city officials convened on Tuesday, Nov. 25, for the exclusive purpose of choosing an architectural firm for the remodel of the vacant Town & Country Bank building on South Jefferson, in Ava. The meeting started at 5:00 p.m. Firms presenting to council were Gaskin Hill Norcross,…
Read MoreChristmas Parade Is Just 2 Weeks Away
The Ava Christmas Parade is just over two weeks away, on Saturday, Dec. 13, and the Ava Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging everyone to get involved. Generous cash prizes will be offered to float winners, and other entries will also be judged. This year’s parade theme is “Christmas Around the World” and floats should…
Read MoreAviation Representatives Visit Bill Martin Memorial Airport
Representatives from the Aviation Division of MoDOT were in Ava on Nov. 19 to visit about the improvements being made at the Ava Bill Martin Memorial Airport. They were very complimentary of the work being done by Mr. Davison and his construction trades class.
Read MoreCity Council Holds Meeting Nov. 25
As the Douglas County Herald goes to press on Tuesday evening, Ava Board of Aldermen and city officials are convening for a 5:00 p.m. meeting, with only one topic noted for open session –– unfinished business, architect presentations. Three architectural firms are slated to present qualifications and project references, as they vie for the task…
Read MoreCity Council and Animal Care Volunteers Resolve Battle; Truck Purchase Approved
By Sue Curry Jones With approximately 18 spectators in attendance last Thursday, the Ava Board of Aldermen held a regular bi-monthly council session at City Hall, the meeting started at 6 p.m. As usual the evening agenda noted several business items for discussion and decision-making; however, the primary topic of concern for council and citizens…
Read MoreVeterans Day Is Observed With Special Ceremonies, Programs and Dinners
Veterans Day was observed here during the past week with numerous programs, ceremonies, assemblies and dinners honoring our country’s active servicemen and veterans. Emerson Climate Technologies (Copeland) got the ball rolling last Thursday afternoon when Ed Purvis, CEO of Emerson Climate Technologies, Sidney, Ohio, came to Ava to present a special award to an Ava…
Read MoreCase Dismissed Against Ava Elementary Teacher
Teacher Makes Restitution In a statement released by the Douglas County Prosecuting Attorney, the indictment filed by the State of Missouri against Lisa Johnson in January 2014 was dismissed by the State on October 28, 2014. In an interview with Prosecutor Roger Wall, he stated that there was a distinct possibility of the case being…
Read MoreCouncil Holds Oct. 28 Meeting
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen convened Tuesday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. to facilitate a routine monthly business session at Ava City Hall. Alderman Burrely Loftin chaired the meeting as council president; Mayor Eddie Maggard was absent. Council members attending were David Norman and Bill Long of the city’s west ward, and…
Read MoreCity Council Holds Last Minute Session Sept. 19
By Sue Curry Jones On Wednesday last week, city officials posted a cancellation notice nullifying the Board of Aldermen’s meeting set for Tuesday, Sept 23. The notice ran in the Sept. 18 issue of the Herald. The following day, however, on Thursday, city administrators gave notice a meeting was scheduled for Friday, Sept. 19, 6…
Read MoreCity Okays Bids for Paving, Culvert Repair; Discusses Options for New City Hall
By Sue Curry Jones The Ava Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, August 26, with council president Burrely Loftin residing over the city’s bi-monthly meeting. Mayor Eddie Maggard was absent. Councilmen stated the City of Ava must start saving money in an effort to plan for the construction of a new well. The alderman fully…
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