Monett Monthly News
School bus protocol changing
The Monett School Board is putting a focus on bus safety for elementary students. At its regular February meeting, the board approved a transportation software contract to install a check-in and tracking system for elementary buses. The system will utilize swipeable badges, which children will present as they get on and off their bus.
Monett determining budget priorities
Council, city department heads hold budget work session By Jessica Breger Special to Monett Monthly Mickey Ayre, Monett’s newly hired city administrator, made his debut at the first city budget…
New city administrator hired
Mayor Randy Burke and the Monett City Council have announced the selection of Mickey Ary as the newly hired city administrator.
CBCO hosts first blood drive of year in Monett
Monett local Lisa Kosinski donates blood with the assistance of Abby Slocum from Springfield with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks.
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/[email protected]
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.
