Monett Monthly News
Monett Balloon Glow lights up dusk
The Monett Regional Airport hosted its first Balloon Glow on July 10 at sunset, attracting a large crowd and three balloons.
Pollution, industrial ag decried at Monett meeting
More than 50 people attended a public meeting on July 19 at the Scott Regional Technology Center in Monett to hear a variety of state leaders and experts discuss environmental threats they perceive stemming from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), data centers and sludge tanks proposed in southwest Missouri.
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.
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.
Biking across America
A dream to sustain a family legacy has inspired former Monettan Andrew Rausch to take his bicycle this summer and ride across the country.
Lions roar into 80th year
One prominent organization in Monett is celebrating this year, as the Monett Lion’s Club celebrated its 80th anniversary in late May.
Jack Henry marks 50 years in business
On June 2 and 3, the financial technology company Jack Henry in Monett marked its 50th anniversary with special activities and commemorations.
