Ash Grove resident Jim “Mouth” Purol can't recall a time when he bit off more than he could chew. He holds more than 40 world records, some of which are recognized by Guinness World Records, a large portion of them for fitting an unusual amount of objects in his mouth.
74 FFA and 4-H kids showed up at the DARR Ag facility, Springfield, on Saturday, May 30, for the annual Republic FFA Expo to show their hogs, at left. Also shown that day were sheep, goats and dairy cows. Friday's event showing featured beef cattle. (Photo by Kim Duwe)
An update was delivered on the construction of Republic School District’s indoor athletics facility at the board of education meeting on May 21, where Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jason Perkins presented photos of the soon-to-be complete complex.
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The newly constructed Republic Library held its grand opening on Monday, June 1, officially opening up the library as well as its services to the public. The branch had previously held a soft opening in February but after finally completing all construction they held an opening ceremony.
Ash Grove High School student Ella Holmes will soon travel to Washington D.C. for the National FCCLA Convention. Holmes will show off a self-stitched and self-designed dress that won her second place honors at state.
The city of Ash Grove finalized its partnership with ICE under the 287(g) agreement on Tuesday, May 19. Newly seated alderman Courtney Leader provided a “yes” vote on the previously tabled matter.
Travis Mitchell, a former Willard firefighter who faced charges of sex crimes in Greene County, has had his case dropped as he has been charged in federal court for the receipt and distribution of child pornography.
Ash Grove Masonic Lodge #100 awarded a total of $4,500 to area schools on Friday, May 15, dishing out big checks to both Everton and Walnut Grove school districts.
