Kyle Troutman
Melissa Hamilton: The rise of native plant and companion gardening
In 2025, gardens are undergoing a quiet revolution. Across backyards, parks and public spaces, more people are replacing exotic ornamentals with native plants — and pairing them strategically using companion planting techniques.
Laura Schulteis-Jungbluth: Hello muddah, hello fadduh
“We’re gonna do it!” I woke up with the Lavern and Shirley theme song running through my head. Anyone who grew up in the era of 1970s sitcom TV knows how catchy that theme song is. Going down the proverbial rabbit hole, I Googled the lyrics, especially curious as to a line found in the first verse: “shlemiel, schlemazel, hasenpfeffer incorporated.”
Barry County Health Corner
Did you know that immunization programs are considered one of the most important public health achievements in the world?
City equipment explored on Public Works Day
Children of Monett explore the equipment used by the city of Monett's Public Works Department during the third annual Public Works Day in Monett on May 23.
Newsweek names CoxHealth one of ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces’
CoxHealth has been named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” and one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care” for 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
Zahn siblings attain Eagle Scout status
Zurich and Zella Zahn, brother and sister, were honored at a special joint Eagle Scout Court of Honor in their hometown of Monett on June 28.
OFO present The Texas Tenors for pops concert
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will conclude its 45th season with its annual Marty Beckwith Memorial Pops Concert, slated for 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
Monett announces 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees
The Monett school district has announced its 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees.
News Briefs, July 9
Monett Nazarene Church, located at 2141 Hwy. 37, will host a Community Day Resource Fair on Thursday, July 10, from 5-7 p.m.
20 teams play in Monett World Cup Tournament
The Monett Soccer Club hosted the Monett World Cup Tournament in June for ages U8, U9, U10, U13 and adult. Twenty total teams competed in the two-day knockout tournament at Burl Fowler Stadium, with proceeds from the event benefitting the Club's fall season.
