Monett Monthly News
News Briefs, March 5
MHS Thespians presenting “Matilda” March 13-15 The Monett High School Thespians will present three showings of “Matilda” March 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and March 15 at 2 p.m.…
Line out the door to say goodbye to Beckett
Donna Beckett, right, hugs Freedom Bank CEO Stan Kelley after he presented her a retirement gift in the form of cash during Beckett's retirement reception, where more than 350 people came to wish her well. Beckett served local customers for 20 years with Community National Bank and Freedom Bank in Monett. Kyle Troutman/monettmonthly@outlook.com
8 flags, one Tom Wolfe Memorial
Standing atop a hill just on the outskirts of Monett is a monument dedicated to the men and women who protect our country.
Proposed legislation strikes fear in Monett residents
Proposed Missouri Senate Bills 58 and 72 are striking fear in the hearts of many of Monett’s estimated 2,500 Hispanic residents, a number which makes up about 25 percent of the city’s population.
Committee forming City Comprehensive Plan
The Monett city council spent time in January to take a look at the roles officials play in running the city.
Adding a bit of pop
A new 1900s artifact may soon give the Monett Historical Society and Museum some visual pop.
Monett student develops communication tool
A Monett sophomore recently showed the Monett School Board how an education project can assist communication between adults and the youth with whom they interact.
VFW hosts chili and soup cookoff
Monett residents line up to judge the third annual chili and soup cook off at the VFW Post 4207 Tom Wolfe Memorial. cassvilleads@outlook.com
News Briefs, Feb. 5
There will be a Women Veterans Meet-Up on Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Monett Branch Library, located at 2200 Park St., with the theme of "Game Night." For more information, people may call Janyce at 417-489-2884.
Explore Monett through the years
Monett Historical Society and Museum offers multiple exhibits, artifacts BY JESSICA BREGER cassvilleads@outlook.com Established in 1887, Monett has carved its place in American history as railroad town, but who can…
