Douglas County
Associate & Circuit Law Day
During Associate Court Day on April 15, 2021, there was a total of 78 criminal cases on the docket with some still being conducted by video. There were 36 felony cases, 38 misdemeanor cases and 4 infractions. There were 6 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and 8 failure to appear warrants were issued. Seven cases…
Read MoreStorm Siren Testing
On Wednesday, April 14th at 10:00 A.M., the Douglas County Emergency Management staff will be testing the Ava storm sirens. In the event of bad weather the tests will be run the following day at the same time.
Read MoreDouglas County Offices Closed on Good Friday
Douglas County offices will be closed Friday, April 2 for Good Friday. The Douglas County Clerk’s office will be open for voting on Saturday April 3rd from 8-12. The Circuit Court will remain open on Friday.
Read MoreLibrary 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 MoreAssociate 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
Associate Court Day March 11, 2021
During Associate Court Day on March 11, 2021, there was a total of 65 criminal cases on the docket with some still being conducted by video. There were 25 felony cases, 38 misdemeanor cases, 1 infraction, and 1 ordinance. There were 4 misdemeanor and/or infraction guilty pleas and 10 failure to appear warrants were issued.…
Read More911 Services
by Doug Berger A recent grant will allow for the location of 911 callers in Douglas County to be immediately determined. The grant will also allow for text-to-911 in a four county area including Douglas County. The Missouri 911 Service Board recently informed Wri-Comm 911 that a grant award of $770, 200 from its assistance…
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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