Monett Monthly News
Impact made in Monett
It’s difficult to understate the impact Glenn Garret had in Monett and Barry County.
City creates EcoDevo Committee
The Monett City Council has approved the creation of a new Economic Development Committee for the city.

Waldensian history on display at Museum
The Monett Historical Society and Museum is inviting locals to visit a special exhibit during June.

Lives remembered on Memorial Day
Despite the rain and wind, Monett locals gathered on Memorial Day at the VFW Post 4207 Tom Wolfe Memorial to commemorate the lives lost in service to the country.
CBCO honors Hill
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) recently honored Brad Hill, owner of State Farm Agency in Monett, with an Aspire Award for his outstanding support in strengthening the local blood supply.

‘Color Your World’ at the library this summer
Get ready to unleash the inner artist and dive into a summer of reading and creativity!

Monett students compete in Big 8 Art
Monett students recently competed in the Big 8 Art Show, hosted at the Cassville Performing Arts Center. This piece by Monett Senior Anjolina Luper took sixth place in large sculpture. Monett took third in the Conference as a school with 37 awards, including four firsts — group work sculptures, Aiden Taylor in large sculpture ceramics, Angelica L. in mixed media representational and K. Burdet in small hand-formed ceramics.
Grab a bite, catch a tune
Some favorite summer activities are making their seasonal comeback in Monett, including the weekly farmers' market and monthly concerts.

Burks appointed executive director of Monett Area Chamber of Commerce
The Monett Area Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Jasmine Burks as Executive Director, effective May 14.
News Briefs, June 4
The second First on Front concert for the year will be held on Friday, June 6, from 6-9 p.m. at the pavilion on Front Street. The event is free to attend, presented by First State Bank, and will feature live, local music and food trucks.