Monett Monthly News

The Monett Area Workshop, now in its fourth year as part of SWI (Springfield Workshop Inc.) Industrial Solutions, recently celebrated its annual Employee Appreciation Day. Employees now number 63, almost three times the number from when SWI took over. Director Rob Walker stressed many whose families thought they could not work now have jobs. “Let us decide,” he said, encouraging persons with disabilities to visit at 204 S. Central in Monett. Employees had burgers as their meal of choice and received certificates for their years of service. Walker, standing, presented a certificate to Kimmie Davis of Monett, who has been employed at the Workshop for 46 years. “Companies understand you are valuable,” Walker told the workers. “Companies count on you. You are the best workshop in the state.”

Among silent auction prizes scrutinized by visitors at the Southwest Missouri Wild Game Feed was this veteran deer hunting item display, with wind directional supplies, a stuffed turkey, and a shotgun. Pictured are Jeremy Do of Stark City, rear center, with sons Tatum, Kash, at front, and Trace at right.

As the free nights of summer break in 2025 draw to a close, the Monett Historical Society and Museum is looking at how time was spent on the hot summer nights of the past in Monett.

Classic cars took the spotlight at the car show held at the YMCA in Monett on July 4.

Monett residents gathered in June for the third annual Fly-in event at the Monett Regional Airport.