New era begins for Lady Cubs

A new coach and a nearly complete overhaul of the starting lineup will greet the Monett Lady Cubs when the 2026-2027 basketball season tips off.
3 Cubs earn Big 8 All-Conference football honors
Three members of the Monett Cubs football team have earned postseason recognition after being selected to the 2026 Big 8 All-Conference Football Team.
Airport roundabout nearing completion

News Briefs, November
Leadership Summit on Nov. 5 The Drury Monett 15th Annual Leadership Summit will be held on Thursday, Nov. 5 at the Monett City Park Casino, located at 101 S. Lincoln Ave. in Monett, from 6:30-8 p.m. The event is free…
Double 60th celebrated

On Oct. 18, family and friends joined Kathy and Bob Schuman and Linda and Harold Schelin at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church to celebrate 60 years of marriage. The Schelins were married in Coffeyville, Kan., on Aug. 13, 1966, and the Schumans were married in San Diego, Calif., on Oct. 21, 1966. Harold served in the U.S. Army and Bob in the U.S. Navy. The Schelins have two married children and three grandchildren. The Schumans have four married children, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. In a current congregation of eight regular worshippers, God has provided a church home for four members, since 1997. Front row, from left: Robert Schuman, Kathy Schuman, David Schuman and Jennifer Schuman. Back row: Jeff Saewert, Austin Calico, Vickie Schuman Saewert, Mila Heinrichs and Kristy Heinrichs. Contributed photo
Standing for freedom

A new monument has been placed at the northeast corner of Front and Sixth Street in Monett at Freedom Park, prepared by the Tom Wolfe VFW Post No. 4207 in honor of veterans.
Monett Matters Award presented

Monett Mayor Randy Burke presented the Monett Matters Award to representatives of Monett Main Street during the October City Council meeting.
City admin offers update to Monett Historical Society
Mickey Ary, Monett’s city administrator, offered a comprehensive update on city projects and initiatives at the Monett Historical Society’s October monthly meeting.
Hunting for a Cause again supports fight against breast cancer

The Architectural Systems Inc. team won the trophy for the second annual Fighting for a Cure fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks on Sept. 26.
Go the extra yard for local patients
Give blood, score a free Chiefs T-shirt Football season is in full swing, and community members can go the extra yard for local patients by donating at the upcoming Monett Community blood drive on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Community Blood Center…




