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Open by July 3rd?
Michael Boyink/Herald An empty dump truck heads back east down Route 14 after delivering a load to the site of the damaged road on Dogwood Hill. A MoDot representative reports that “The contractor is working diligently to try and get it open by July 3rd.”
Read MoreAva Art Guild Spring Show Winners
Above, winning the Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice Adult awards during the Ava Art Guild Spring Show is Chalice Sleep for a colored pencil piece entitled Tegan Lance. Below, the People’s Choice Youth winning artist is Esther Jones, for a colored pencil piece entitled, Wood Duck.
Read MoreAva City Council Adopts New Animal Control Ordinance, Purchases Property
by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Tuesday, June 25th, the Ava Board of Aldermen convened for a business session at 5 p.m. Budget Amendment Ava Treasurer Peggy Porter presented a revision to the budget for the current fiscal year, in order to be better positioned for upcoming audits. Porter mentioned approximately $100K in additions to include…
Read MoreOffices To Close for Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is Thursday, and in observance of the holiday, local businesses and government agencies will close their doors so employees can celebrate and spend time with family and friends. As Independence Day is a federal holiday, mail delivery service will be suspended, and most businesses and banks will close for the day…
Read MoreNorthwest Missouri State University Announces Spring 2019 Honor Roll
MARYVILLE, Mo. – The Office of the Registrar at Northwest Missouri State University has announced the names of students named to the Academic or President’s Honor Roll at the end of the 2019 spring semester. To be included on the Academic Honor Roll, a student must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours and attain…
Read MoreAccuWeather Forecasts ‘A Big Drop’ in June and July Tornadoes After a Near-Record May
AccuWeather Photo The El Reno, Oklahoma, tornado in late May was rated as an EF3 tornado by the National Weather Service. EF3 tornadoes are severe tornadoes with wind speeds between 136-165 miles per hour. By John Roach, AccuWeather staff writer The El Reno, Oklahoma, tornado in late May was rated as an EF3 tornado by the…
Read MoreMSU Releases Spring 2019 Graduation List
By University Communications Missouri State University conferred 2,941 degrees to students at its spring 2019 commencement May 17 at JQH Arena. Students earned a total of 2,285 bachelor’s degrees, 551 master’s degrees, 96 doctorate degrees and nine specialist degrees. From Ava, Jayma Sue Potter received a Master of Social Work degree, and Matthew Steven Tucker,…
Read MoreMissouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association Concludes Successful But Rainy Week at 2019 Spring Show and Futurity
40th Annual Spring Show and Three Year Old Futurity Open Champion Grand Slamm, David Ogle of Ash Grove, Mo., for Lloyd Dehner, Mansfield, Mo. AVA, Mo. –– Torrential rain and soggy conditions could not dampen the spirits of exhibitors at The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA) 40th Annual Spring Show and Three Year…
Read MoreAva Gymnasts Compete in National Competition
Photo submitted The four Ava gymnasts shown above recently competed in a national championship event held in Branson on Saturday, June 8. Gymnasts shown above are, not in order, Angel Caudill, Emma Stewart, Katie Brooks, and Laurynn Brooks. AVA, Mo. –– Four local gymnasts qualified for the XCEL Championships Invitational whch was held at the…
Read MoreOld Time Square Dancing
Square Dance Circle Up The Ava Square was a popular spot Saturday evening as local dancers and spectators came together to enjoy an evening of fun, fellowship, and music. The dance music was provided by Rolla Swofford, and the event was organized as part of the 2500 Miles of Arts & Culture. Herald staff photos Take Your…
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