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Monett Main Street group sees forward progress on plans

Published by graphics on Thu, 11/06/2025 - 8:58am

Freedom Silo preservation — including a new roof, dog park, activities advancing appropriately in town

Putting a roof over the Freedom Silo and progress on the new Monett Dog Park offered main topics of discussion at the latest meeting of Monett Main Street.

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Construction advancing on Amazon warehouse in Monett

Published by graphics on Thu, 11/06/2025 - 8:54am

Earthwork flattening the site has been the main early focus

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Mt. Vernon R-5 school board sizes up progress

Published by graphics on Thu, 11/06/2025 - 8:51am

Enrollment slip in district offers room for concern

The Mt. Vernon school board reviewed progress in the ongoing school year at its Oct. 16, including enrollment figures.

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Interactive Route 66 sign installed in Lawrence Co.

Published by graphics on Thu, 11/06/2025 - 8:49am

New sign, one of many along the historic roadway for centennial anniversary

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Pierce City School District to pursue levy hike to cover salary hike

Published by graphics on Thu, 10/30/2025 - 10:46am

Major tax bump would replace tenuous state supplements, first request since 2017 ask that failed by a dozen votes

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Monett Council considers urban redevelopment tool for projects

Published by graphics on Thu, 10/30/2025 - 10:41am

Monett officials and legal counsel have held five presentations around the city about adopting Chapter 353, otherwise known as the Urban Redevelopment Corporations Law, as a tool to assist property owners in undertaking projects to improve their land through tax abatement.

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In wake of SNAP halt, OACAC mobilizes in effort toward food security for area recipients

Published by graphics on Thu, 10/30/2025 - 10:39am

The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced on Oct. 20, 2025 that due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS) has informed state agencies that November 2025 SNAP cannot be issued at this time.

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Monett City Council plan to link Hwy. 37, Hwy. H advances ahead

Published by graphics on Thu, 10/30/2025 - 10:32am

Proposal places third fire station, adds North Park entrances

The Monett City Council has begun serious discussion about building a connector road for Highway 37 with Highway H, crossing north of North Park.