Kyle Troutman
K-9 hired, Chief Daoud retires
Monett City Council began its meeting on July 9 with the swearing in of a new addition to the Police force.
100 attend program on Monett caves
The Monett Historical Society heard its first presentation on Monett’s caves at its July membership meeting.
Cubs ready to roar on the gridiron
The foundation has been laid — now, the Monett Cubs are looking to take the next step.
Youthful Lady Cubs eager to grow
Entering her second season at the helm of the Monett Lady Cubs softball program, head coach Kaesha George knows this year’s team will rely heavily on youth. Rather than viewing that as a challenge, she sees it as an opportunity.
News Briefs, August
The American Red Cross will host the Monett Area Blood Drive on Monday, Aug. 17, from 1-6 p.m., at First Freewill Baptist Church’s Fellowship Hall, located at 107 West Sycamore in Monett.
Walk down memory lane back to school
Welcome the new school year with a walk down memory lane at the Monett Historical Society and Museum.
Sooter Scoops proving to be teacher fave at Monett School District
Isaac Sooter, assistant superintendent of curriculum at Monett School District, introduced board members to a teacher favorite — Sooter Scoops — ice cream treats dispensed monthly among educators as he and instructors have a casual visit concerning educational methodologies that seem to be successful among students, and discuss ways to improve student success.
Vanderpool returns from serving
Allyson Vanderpool, granddaughter of Teresa and Kevin Lucas, Monett, recently returned from serving 18 months in the California Arcadia Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Reed to give service
Porter Reed, Monett, son of Jim and Mary Reed, will be serving for two years in the Philippines Tacloban Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, beginning in August.
Cole landslides way to prosecutor
For the first time since 2014, Barry County has elected a new prosecutor.
