Monett Monthly News
Chamber announces awards
The Monett Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its biggest night with the annual membership banquet on March 5 at the Monett City Park Casino. Awards for the year were presented, outgoing board members recognized, and new board members elected.
South Building to come down
The March 17 Monett School Board meeting focused much of its time discussing the “next big project” in the district, the demolition of the South Building located on the former high school/middle school campus.
City meets on budget, infrastructure, rezonings
The Monett city council began its March monthly meeting with discussions on the city budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Monett Fire Department turns 120
The Monett Fire Department marked its 120th anniversary on March 27, commemorating the occasion with a department dinner, and looking back at the history of the department's humble beginnings and consistent growth.
Ozark Festival Orchestra Pops Concert April 12
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will conclude its 46th season of concerts in Monett at 3 p.m. on April 12 with the annual Marty Beckwith Memorial Pops Concert, held this year at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center.
Spring into the Museum
The Monett Historical Society and Museum jumped into spring this March with a focus on plants in Monett.
News Briefs, April
Food Truck Friday will be this Friday, April 3, starting at 11 a.m. at the Glen and Sharon Garrett Pavilion.
Historical Society reviews connections, displays
The Monett Historical Society held its February membership meeting with a focus on connecting locals to their past through new and ongoing displays and events at the Monett Museum.
City weighing options on Charter
Monett City leaders made a decision in February to cancel a planned reorganization of city government.
Beef producers see upbeat outlook
Beef producers shared insights on production and strategies for success at the annual Beef Cattlemen’s Conference, hosted by the Monett Area Chamber of Commerce and the University of Missouri Extension Service on Feb. 24 at the Monett National Guard Armory.
