Monett Monthly

New Monett fire truck christened with push-in ceremony
To make the push-in ceremony realistic, firemen hosed down the new fire truck to set up the wiping down ritual before the push-in.
Flock cameras controversial
Kyle Kuhn, of Cassville, a military veteran and a past employee of local law enforcement agencies, is not bashful about vocalizing his distrust of the interconnected Flock digital camera systems being used by law enforcement agencies across the nation.

Monett Police Chief retires
After nearly 30 years of fighting crime and keeping the residents of Monett safe, Chief George Daoud has hung up his handcuffs.

Stepping back in time to a place called home
Stepping into the Wilson House Airbnb, one almost feels as if the Apollo Lunar Landing is just a future dream, that the world revolved around the new music, featuring the British Invasion, rock and roll, Motown, and folk-rock, making its way around the world, and at any moment it would be time to switch on the television to watch Bonanza, Bewitched or The Andy Griffith Show.

Monett Athletic Booster Club mission shared for Historical Society
The mission and upcoming plans of the Monett Athletic Booster Club were shared with the Monett Historical Society for its meeting on Aug. 18.

Second K-9 joins MPD
Monett Mayor Randy Burke administered the oath to a new police officer at the Aug. 13 City Council meeting.

Cubs reload after 14 seniors depart
The Monett Cubs soccer team will have a much different look on the field this fall, but longtime head coach Cristobal Villa believes the foundation of the program remains strong.

Lady Cubs volleyball ready for challenge
Monett volleyball enjoyed one of its best seasons in recent history in 2025, and the Lady Cubs hope a talented group of returning upperclassmen can help carry that momentum into the new season.

Burl Fowler to get massive upgrade
Monett students, fans and local businesses will soon benefit from a new video board planned for Burl Fowler Stadium.
BARRY COUNTY HEALTH CORNER: Show Me Healthy Women offers free screenings
Show Me Healthy Women (SMHW) offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for Missouri women who meet age, income and insurance guidelines. SMHW began in 1992, and is Missouri’s implementation…




