Monett Monthly News
News Briefs, December
The Monett Area YMCA, located at 115 S. Lincoln Ave., will host its Winter Open House on Friday, Dec. 12, from 6-8 p.m.
Former police officer arrested on child porn charges
A former police officer was arrested on Dec. 3 and charged with two felonies related to alleged possession of child pornography.
‘Let them dance’
Mary Beck, of Cassville, passed away on October 6, at age 96, leaving behind her a legacy of light feet and tapping toes in southwest Missouri.
$22 million Amazon facility being built
The city of Monett has confirmed the 2026 addition of an Amazon facility to its limits amidst growing speculation.
Monett schools’ Welcome Center open
The Monett school district has officially opened a new welcome center for students and families at its administration building.
City’s switch to charter approved for April ballot
The city of Monett is asking its residents to help reshape the city government — the last of its kind in the state of Missouri — in April 2026.
Police engage residents at National Night Out
Officer Susan Swen and Astro demonstrate how K9 units are used in conservation at Monett's National Night Out with local law officials.
Drury Leadership Summit slated for Nov. 13
For the 14th year, Drury University in Monett will host its annual Leadership Summit on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Monett City Park Casino at the city’s South Park.
Pop-up food drive held in Monett Sunday
Bradley Bos, left, and Sherry Lingenfelter hosted a pop-up food drive in the Westco parking lot in Monett on Oct. 26. Bos, who is running for Missouri House District 157 on the Democratic ticket, said the food collected will go to Crosslines and others in need. “A lot of people will be facing substantial food insecurity in the coming month with the loss of SNAP benefits in November,” Bos said. “I felt like somebody needed to step up, so some friends and I are organizing food drives like this in an attempt to alleviate some of the hardship.” Lingenfelter knows many people who will be impacted by the loss of food benefits, including her disabled sister.
New Crimestoppers Board officers installed
Officers for the Barry Lawrence Crimestoppers board are, from left: Sarah Pfitzner, vice president;
Donna Beckett, secretary; John McKay, secretary; and Kevin Litchfield, president. The board meets quarterly along with other board members and officers to discuss confidential payouts if required.
