May 2025
DNR to hold public meeting for CAFO concerns
According to a press release from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in response to recent requests and concerns raised about the proposed locations or operation of seven Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in Lawrence and Newton Counties, the DNR has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday, May 29, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
An EGG-celent time in Monett!
The Monett Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Hop Into Spring” Easter Egg Hunt went on despite the weather, moved to the old middle school gymnasium. More than 15,000 eggs were scattered…
Monett Stake hosts ’70s dance mixer
The annual dance of the Monett Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, held April 26 in the Monett building’s gym, was themed “70’s Dance Mixer.”
News Briefs, May 7
SWMO Wild Game Feed will host the Kids Fishing Day at Monett City Park, just north of Monett YMCA, on May 31 starting at 8 a.m.
Thinclads compete in Monett, Cassville
Evan Snarey, right, stretches to pass the baton to Dante Ungeni in a relay event at the Monett Invitational on April 8.
Calhoun joins the 300 club
For nearly a quarter of a century, Michael Calhoun, has been a fixture as the head coach of Monett baseball and as the third base coach.
Brandt gearing up for Lions roar
Monett wide receiver Landyn Brandt realized one of his life’s goals in March when he signed a national letter of intent to play football for Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) in Joplin next year.
Jared Lankford: A changing of the season could be near
Every Sunday, my family goes out to eat after church. The easy part of the conversation is knowing that we are going to eat somewhere. The difficult part is finding a place that satisfies the cravings of six diverse pallets.
Laura Schulteis-Jungbluth: Are you really a graduate?
The excitement and anticipation of graduation season is in the air.
Randy Crane: When things fall apart
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. Psalm 46:1-2
