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Full Pull Fever:50 Years of Experience Nets Don Kapraun a National Championship
By Doug Berger Douglas County resident Don Kapraun has been involved in the sport of tractor pulling for 50 plus years, and recently had a championship finish at a nationals event held in Lincoln, Neb. in the 8500 Division 2 Antique class. Kapraun started his interest in tractor pulling while living in Illinois. His family…
Read MoreAva R-I School Board: Teacher Stipends, New Insurance Consortium
by Michael Boyink The Ava R-1 School Board convened for a special board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on April 1, 2021. During the open portion of the meeting, the board discussed the following: Insurance Consortium The board voted 7-0 to begin purchasing employee health insurance through the “Mask-2” consortium. Dr. Dial said the rates will…
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 MoreAva Rally for Life
by Doug Berger Over 40 persons attended a Rally for Life at the Ava TrueView Family Theater on March 18 and concluded the rally with a candle lit walk to the Douglas County courthouse. Dave Plemmons, a representative of the Missouri Right to Life, was one of the guest speakers at the rally. Plemmons recommended…
Read MoreMelissa Payne Named Ava R-1 Assistant Superintendent
The Ava R-I Schools have named Melissa Payne as Assistant Superintendent, filling the vacancy to be left by current Assistant Superintendent Aaron Dalton. Dalton is moving into the Superintendent role next fall. According to the School’s press release, “Mrs. Payne is completing her 10th year in education, the last three of which she served as…
Read MoreOptions: 15 Years of Service in Ava
by Doug Berger Options Pregnancy Center (OPC) of Ava has been offering resources for crisis pregnancies and educational support for the community for over 15 years. The Center operates a satellite clinic in Gainesville, which was opened in 2018. Options operates with a staff consisting of part-time employees and volunteers. Currently there are three employees…
Read MoreAva Homeschoolers and MSHSAA Sponsored Activities: Survey Results
by Michael Boyink/[email protected] The Ava R-I schools recently published the results of a survey designed to gauge…
Read MoreLibrary Closed for Good Friday
The Douglas County Public Library will be closed Friday, April 2, in observance of Good Friday.
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