Monett Monthly News
44 donate at blood drive
A community blood drive hosted by the American Red Cross on Feb. 9 drew strong local support, with 44 donors giving blood to help meet ongoing medical needs.
Monett dairy conference looks at risks
Dairy producers heard concerns about herd maintenance and market trends during the annual Monett Dairy Conference, held Feb. 24 at the Monett National Guard Armory, a joint effort by the University of Missouri Extension Service and the Monett Area Chamber of Commerce.
‘Orphan Train’ exhibit at local library
One local library is bringing the past to life in Lawrence County with a traveling exhibit called “All Aboard the Orphan Train.”
News Briefs, March
The Monett Senior Center, located at 405 Dairy St., will host the Red Bandana Dulcimers on March 6 at 11:15 a.m.
Amazon facility taking shape
Here’s a recent view of the Amazon warehouse under construction in Monett. At right is Chapell Drive. At bottom is the Tyson Foods hatchery. At top is the Monett Speedway.
One last overpass
The city of Monett aims to start work this year on an overpass project approved six years ago, adding one final bridge over railroad tracks in city.
Mixed bag of sales tax revenue in 2025
In 2025, more than $48.7 million in sales and use tax revenues came to the 13 bi-county cities, two county governments, the two county emergency services boards, and the two ambulance districts operating in Barry County.
GO CAPS group presents plan for new scoreboard
Students took center stage at the Monett School Board meeting on Jan. 16.
4 speak opposing re-zoning proposal
The Monett City Council kicked off the new year in a new space, as it held its first council meeting at the newly renovated City Annex Building on Jan 8.
Griggs leaving animal control for Dept. of Ag.
Monett Animal Control Officer Karen Griggs, a member of the Monett police Department for nearly 10 years, is leaving the organization for a new position.
