Monett Monthly News
OFO Young Artists perform Feb. 22 in Monett
The Ozark Festival Orchestra will continue its 46th season of concerts in Monett at 3 p.m. on Feb. 22, with the annual Young Artists concert at the Monett High School Performing Arts Center, featuring four area young people appearing as soloists with the OFO, plus more international works showcasing the full ensemble.
News briefs, February
The 100+Women of Barry and Lawrence Counties will meet on Feb. 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, located at 2200 Park St. in Monett.
Cheer spread at annual Christmas parade
Scenes from the annual Monett Christmas Parade
Rezoning requests to allow for multi-family housing
Several items from the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing, at least five motions on re-zoning and plat placements within the city, headlined the Monett City Council meeting in December.
Monett man charged with murder
A 33-year-old Monett man is being held in the Barry County jail on no bond after allegedly shooting a woman to death on Dec. 20 at an apartment complex in Monett.
Monett schoolboard discusses EDGE program
The Monett School Board held its last meeting of 2025 on Dec. 18, focusing on the future of teaching and childhood development.
Museum gives glimpse through time
As a new year begins, it is often the time to reflect on growth and change. As a city based on trade and transportation, Monett has embraced the concepts of growth and change since its establishment in the late 1800s.
Monett Missouri Stake hosts Christmas Concert
The Monett Missouri Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints annual Christmas Concert was held at the Monett Stake Center on Dec. 14, 2025. More than 600 people were in attendance.
News Briefs, January
SWMO Game Feed will host the inaugural Protect the Fawn and Turkey Predator Derby Jan. 23 starting at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post No. 4207 Tom Wolfe Memorial, located at 5400 Hwy. 60 in Monett.
Preparations underway for Thornton Christmas dinner
Preparations are underway for the annual Linn Thornton Memorial Christmas Day community dinner in Monett.
